This week we will be highlighting research and impact in mental health at the Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education. The Mathison Centre is the mental health arm of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute, established to advance research in early identification, treatment and prevention of mental health disorders through discovery and innovation toward better outcomes.
Take a moment this week to explore some of the highlights below, or check out Mathison Centre on social media to stay up to speed with all things mental health! The Mathison Centre can be found on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
In this week's edition of BrainWorks:
HBI in the News: Mental Health Awareness Week, UCRC, FREA
Upcoming Events: Picnic for Parkinson's; Neurorehabilitation Day
1st on-campus recovery-friendly dedicated space in Alberta opens at UCalgary for students, faculty and staff. Mathison member Dr. Victoria Burns comments. Read more here.
"My supervisors made connections to other students and invited me to cross-disciplinary lab/team meetings; these acted as crucial lifelines. Drs. Dimitropoulos and Patten, through the pandemic, built communities that weren’t just about proximity; but about shared values, intentions, and commitments to support each other,” says Mathison trainee, Sandy Rao. Rao remains committed to building connections and engaging in redefining knowledge and research within mental-health-care systems Read the full article here.
Designed for 16-24 year olds facing mental health challenges, the FREA registry monitors well-being and encourages participation in groundbreaking research. Young adult involvement is key in shaping the future of mental healthcare for emerging adults. Learn more here.
This week we highlight the impactful work of Mathison Centre member, Dr. Zahinoor Ismail. The article details the 2023 study showing the connection between Vitamin D and dementia. Read more here.
Calgary Parkinson’s Research Initiative (CaPRI) will be hosting Picnic for Parkinson’s, raising awareness for Parkinson’s Disease. This is a family-friendly gathering, with face-painting, outdoor games, Big T’s food truck, and more. Free registration can be found here.
Neurorehabilitation Discovery Day
June 13: 12:00 - 4:30 pm
The Neurosciences Rehabilitation and Vision Strategic Clinical NetworkTM and Innovation and Business Intelligence are planning a virtual day of learning and discovery in the area of Neurorehabilitation. Registration will open on May 13, 2024. Email [email protected] to add your name to the registration list or [email protected] for more information.
AWARDS
Dr. Andrew Demchuk: Dr. William Cochrane Health System Innovation Award
ACT GLOBAL platform (Dr. Bijoy Menon and team): Success in the CIHR clinical trials competition for the ACT- 42 trial
Funding is available for trainees working in Parkinson's Disease research, brain cancer research, ALS, cannabis and more. Check out the full listing of awards
here.
