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Murad’s story: Breaking down stigma in mental health
My struggles with mental health began after I had just graduated from university. I was about to go to law school but had a year off in-between...
Jenny’s story: rebuilding strength after stroke
The stroke came out of nowhere. It was November 2021, and Jenny Shin was on the way to a work assignment when it happened. Her sister was driving...
How former NHL player Mark Kirton is using his ALS diagnosis to make a difference
Mark has raised more than $100,000 for Sunnybrook and the ALS Society of Canada.
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation: A different treatment for managing depression
Stephanie Bergman’s first experiences with depression came from others in her family who were affected by the condition. She says it wasn’t a...
Unique approach to aneurysm treatment saved this mom’s life
When an extra-large aneurysm threatened the life of Georgia Marianthe Mesbouris, the team at Sunnybrook’s Centre for Neurovascular Intervention found...
Finding the confidence to be me: how talk therapy helped Cassie King manage bipolar disorder
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COVID-19: Youth mental health and virtual care
Youth psychiatrist Dr. Amy Cheung shares some information, tips and strategies for receiving mental health care virtually during the pandemic.