psychiatry News Archive
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
CBC News: Opposition parties call for indefinite pause to MAID expansion for mental illness
January 29, 2024 —
Opposition parties call for indefinite pause to MAID expansion for mental illness
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
CTV Winnipeg: Critics caution against plan to expand medical assistance in dying to those with mental illness
December 18, 2023 —
Critics caution against plan to expand medical assistance in dying to those with mental illness
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
National Post: ‘We’re not ready’: Psychiatrists clash as deadline for opening MAID for mental illness looms
November 6, 2023 —
'We're not ready': Psychiatrists clash as deadline for opening MAID for mental illness looms
Research and International
Six-part Canada Research Chair Symposium concludes, showcasing groundbreaking researchers
June 26, 2023 —
Last week concluded the six-part Canada Research Chair (CRC) Symposium at UM.
Research and International
Café Scientifique Spring 2023 Season concludes
June 7, 2023 —
Presentations featuring 24 UM researchers available for online viewing.
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Innovative UM research focuses on brain stimulation to improve benefits of cognitive behavioural therapy
July 11, 2022 —
The Winnipeg Foundation Innovation Fund has awarded a $100,000 grant to a University of Manitoba research team aiming to improve the benefits of cognitive behavioural therapy by combining it with non-invasive brain stimulation.
Research and International
Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women: Dr. Tracie Afifi
October 25, 2021 —
Expert on the effects of child maltreatment one of seven UM faculty members named among Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women
Polypharmacy: Are we overmedicating older Canadians?
October 1, 2018 —
Join us on Oct. 29 to learn about the latest research on the use of medication and potential harm, while we discuss how research can drive advancement of clinical knowledge and improve patient care of older adults
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Mental health project to test ‘virtual care’ for rural Manitobans
February 13, 2018 —
Study will test “virtual care” tools, such as videoconferencing, with the goal of increasing access to mental health care for rural Manitobans, thanks to support from AstraZeneca Canada.
Wpg Free Press: Manitoba Opera uses classic story of romance to talk about suicide
April 13, 2017 —
Manitoba Opera decided to team up with Mood Disorders of Manitoba to promote discussion about the issue at a panel on Wednesday