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...
Mental health
This section of our Your Health Matters website features timely tips & information from mental health experts at Sunnybrook.
Find more mental health resources on our Department of Psychiatry’s patient and family education website.
One mom’s story about having a baby after experiencing a pregnancy loss
On Lisa Ellis’ arm is a tattoo saying: “I held you your whole life and will love you for the rest of my life.” The tattoo is just one way she...
Anxious and Pregnant? You’re not alone
May 4 is World Maternal Mental Health Day. Anxiety and depression with anxiety affect about three in every five pregnancies. These mental health...
How Caring Contacts at Sunnybrook can help patients after a crisis
“You might feel alone out there, however there are opportunities to find encouraging words in recovery.” “You are a truly valuable person.” Messages...
The psychological cost of covering war
Dr. Anthony Feinstein is a neuropsychiatrist at Sunnybrook and an expert on mental trauma experienced by journalists who have reported from conflict...
The far-reaching effects of climate change on health and anxiety
COVID-19 has been top of mind since it first emerged in 2019, but with climate change, it’s not the only virus that should be of concern. Climate...
The intersection between COVID-19 and mental health
As we mark the second year of the pandemic, COVID-19 remains an intense area of study. Some ongoing research is now shedding light on the...
Supporting children and youth through the pandemic
Dr. Rachel Mitchell, child and adolescent psychiatrist, shares insight on how young people and families are coping during the pandemic.
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...
Supporting families after a suicide attempt
Experts in Sunnybrook’s Department of Psychiatry have created a resource booklet, which includes warning signs and risk factors for suicide as well...