Mental health information from Sunnybrook experts

Talking to children and teens about covid-19.

Unsure of how to talk to your child about COVID-19? Here are some helpful tips

COVID-19 is a complex and challenging topic. Child and youth psychiatrist Dr. Rachel Mitchell shares some advice to help parents talk to children and...

Signs your child may be dealing with a cyber bully — and what to do about it

Cyber-bullying can impact children as young as eight years old and into the teen years.

Strips of the word "obsessive-compulsive disorder" are laid behind the acronym OCD.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder and focused ultrasound

In a North American first, focused ultrasound (FUS) is being studied in a trial for treatment-resistant OCD. Although researchers are still in the...

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How former Toronto Raptors player DeMar DeRozan helped change the conversation about mental health

The beloved basketball player's willingness to open up about his struggles has inspired conversation to help address stigma around mental health.

The role of exercise in managing obsessive compulsive disorder

Canadian physical activity guidelines recommend adults aged 18-64 get 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity every week, yet only 15...

Sunnybrook is leading ground-breaking research for PTSD and alcoholism treatment

Sunnybrook is the first in Canada to trial use of deep-brain stimulation for hard-to-treat alcoholism and PTSD.

How virtual reality is helping patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

For decades, ECT has been viewed in a harsh light. But VR is helping patients become more comfortable with ECT, a safe and effective treatment.

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Sunnybrook program marks 20 years of mental health support in the community

The SunPACT team looks back on one of many instances where they have gone the extra mile for a client.

Back-to-school tips for students with bipolar disorder

There isn’t one easy way, but rather a number of strategies that can boost the chance of school success for youth with bipolar disorder.

Student-to-student: Tips for managing school stress for teens with bipolar disorder

Teens with bipolar disorder share their suggestions on how they manage back to school season and prepare for the return to the classroom.