Mental health

How innovative first-in-Canada treatment options for OCD gave Matthew hope for the future

After undergoing a non-invasive procedure called The Gamma Knife Icon at Canada’s first and only OCD intensive residential program at Sunnybrook...

Grounding exercise: 5 steps to help calm anxiety and stress

In challenging times, it is normal to experience some levels of stress and anxiety. These emotions can become overwhelming but there are ways of...

Mental health resilience strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic

Sunnybrook expert Dr. Joanna Mansfield offers strategies that may help guide you to find more mental health resilience in 2021.

How opening up about OCD helped change Nikki’s life for the better

Obsessive compulsive disorder, also known as OCD, is a psychiatric illness that affects one in 40 people over the course of their lifetime.

Finding a fresh outlook for 2021

New Year's resolutions are different for everyone, and this year’s resolutions may be very different from past years given the challenges of the...

How paying attention to our feelings can help us get through the COVID-19 pandemic

Sunnybrook expert Dr. Janet Ellis explains why it’s important to be aware of our feelings, how to express negative emotions in positive ways, and why...

Preparing for the holidays in the age of COVID-19

For many, this holiday season will have a different look and feel compared to years past. The COVID-19 pandemic has meant we have had to be more...

The impact of thoughts on your mood

Thoughts are powerful influencers, and our internal dialogue can have a strong effect on our mood.

Breaking new ground with the Garry Hurvitz Brain Sciences Centre

The new centre will bring disciplines across Sunnybrook together under one roof to tackle the most challenging neurological and mental illnesses of...

Why am I so tired after virtual meetings?

Sunnybrook experts offer tips and helpful information for individuals experiencing fatigue caused by virtual meetings.