GUELPH, ON, August 26, 2020 – A charitable, non-profit research institute working to save lives by improving mental health treatment in Canada will welcome a new Executive Director on September 1, 2020.
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Recent News
Dr. Roy Cameron announces retirement from HRI
After a remarkable career as a nationally recognized leader in population health and impact-oriented science, Dr. Roy Cameron, Executive Director of HRI, has announced that he will retire on August 28, 2020.
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Grant from the McConnell Foundation will advance digital mental health project
Thanks to the generous support of the McConnell Foundation, HRI will move forward with a project aimed at helping Canadians make the best use of digital mental health tools.
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HRI trainees receive significant awards
HRI is committed to training the next generation of clinical researchers and scientists. Through our Trainee Program, we provide learning opportunities for graduate and post-doctoral students in the field of mental health and addiction research. Trainees work under the supervision of HRI Scientists in all areas of research.
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2020 Darlene Walton Scholarship Award Announcement
We are pleased to announce that is Isabella Romano the recipient of this year’s Darlene Walton Scholarship Award, an award that supports students pursuing careers in the field of mental health and addiction research.
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New funding will support research exploring impact of COVID-19 on mental health
HRI Senior Scientist, Dr. James MacKillop, has received $491,000 from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for a study that will examine the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and substance use.
Read MoreA framework for rigorously evaluating digital mental health tools
Technology will play a vital role in addressing the worldwide need for better access to mental health services. And while new digital mental health tools are developed every day, decision makers struggle to determine which tools should be used and scaled with confidence in healthcare systems.
Read MoreBuilding the foundation for recovery monitoring in Ontario
Ontario recently launched Roadmap to Wellness: A Plan to Build Ontario’s Mental Health and Addictions System. The plan provides a clear path forward to improve mental health and addiction services and calls for a standardized approach to measuring performance of the current system – a call echoed by both the Auditor General and Addictions and Mental Health Ontario. HRI […]
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.
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