Encouraging Wellness and Resiliency in Communities
Wellness and resiliency are core features in a thriving community, which is why it’s essential to promote healthy living and tools to support resilience. In 2016, Canadian Biomarker Integration Network in Depression (CAN-BIND), Ontario Brain Institute…
First Nations Youth Retreat for Life Promotion: ‘Purpose’
The CAN-BIND Indigenous Program held the fourth of a 4-part event series in collaboration with Whitefish River First Nation (WFRN), the Ontario Brain Institute (OBI), and the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario (MDAO) on March 16th and 17th. The event…
CAC Member Spotlight: Meet Lucie
Lucie Langford is the youngest member of the CAN-BIND Community Advisory Committee (CAC). Read below to learn a bit about Lucie’s story and why depression research is important to her. Please tell us a little about yourself. I’m Lucie and I’m…
Smartphones are Redefining How Depression is Managed
We live in a world where smartphones are seamlessly woven into our lives while continually constructing a digital version of ourselves. Unlike their cell phone predecessors, smartphones (e.g., iPhones and Androids) are embedded with sophisticated tools,…
CAC Member Spotlight: Meet Evardina
Evardina Mcateer is a member of the CAN-BIND Community Advisory Committee (CAC). Read below to learn a bit about Evardina’s story and why depression research is important to her. Tell us a little about yourself. I’m a 63 year old mother of two…
CAN-BIND at Science Rendezvous- bringing brain science to the streets
This year, the Canadian Biomarker Integration Network in Depression (CAN-BIND) program participated in the 10th Science Rendezvous. This is Canada’s largest science festival, spanning 30 cities with thousands of fun and creative science activities…
Me, My Depression and the CAN-BIND-1 Study
Imagine for a moment, that during the rainy days of spring, you feel unusually tired, have disrupted sleep and feel low in mood. Your motivation declines and you find little joy in your favourite activities for weeks, months or even years. These can be…
What Can Music Do For Your Depression?
It has never been easier to listen to music. The distribution of music via Internet through smartphone apps or streaming services has dramatically changed the way people interact with music on a daily basis. Whether in the car, at work, at the gym, or…
Does the Winter make you SAD?
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a sub-type of depression associated with the shorter days during the fall and winter seasons. SAD may affect up to 1 in 10 Canadians. Although several symptoms of SAD (such as low mood, fatigue, oversleeping,…