Meet Kim Ritchie: a registered nurse, geriatric mental health expert, and HRI Trainee whose sights are set on helping those who serve and protect us every day.
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New funding will support projects to help civilians with trauma, youth struggling with mental health
Generous funding from the FDC Foundation the Ontario Trillium Foundation will support two projects that will benefit civilians and youth living with mental health problems.
Read More$1M awarded to HRI scientists studying new treatment for PTSD in first responders
Over the next three years, HRI scientists will receive nearly $1 million to support a study aimed at helping Canada’s public safety personnel (PSP).
Read MoreContributing to national discussions about COVID-19 and mental health
Protecting the psychological well-being of our nation during the COVID-19 pandemic has been a priority for anyone working in the field of mental health and addiction.
Read MoreMoral dilemmas and traumatic stress during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic places many people at risk for exposure to potentially traumatic events. Some of us have already faced the loss of a loved one, long-term isolation from family and friends, or perhaps a near-death experience ourselves. But this pandemic brings another type of trauma-related risk: the risk of sustaining a moral injury.
Read MoreMobilizing experts to address sexual misconduct in the military
In October 2019, 50 stakeholders from across Canada attended a workshop at the annual Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research Forum. The workshop focused on the psychological consequences of sexual misconduct during military service.
Read MoreInvestigating the experience of female military members and veterans exposed to inappropriate sexual behaviour
With support from the Government of Canada’s Defence Engagement Program, HRI has launched a collaborative effort to better understand the unique experience of servicewomen. Specifically, the project aims to explore the relationship between exposure to inappropriate sexual behaviour during military service and the onset of moral injury among female military members and veterans.
Read MoreHRI scientist awarded funding to advance promising trauma research
Cognitive tool aims to help veterans and military members On February 1, Homewood Research Institute (HRI) announced the expansion of vital research that provides hope for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Read MorePress Release: New Study Provides Hope for Those Suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Guelph, February 1, 2019 – Trauma is more complex than originally thought. People diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often experience changes in cognitive functioning, such as difficulty with memory, attention, concentration, planning and organization. Despite the fact that these challenges can severely impact one’s ability to function at work, school, home or in social settings, […]
Read MoreAdvancing research for military and veteran mental health
Military members and veterans are among those most vulnerable to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). There is an urgent need to identify new and innovative treatments that will help military members suffering from trauma-related illnesses.
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