Boosting Antidepressant Response for Treatment-resistant Depression
Living with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is no easy feat. Take a moment to imagine the sadness you might feel after losing a loved one. This can be the intensity of grief and despair one might experience continuously for weeks, months, and even years…
Message from Dr. Sidney Kennedy (Newsletter Issue 5)
Recent news of suicides by admired celebrities, Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, has affected us all. Early last month, in an interview with the National Post, I was asked to comment on the link between mental illnesses, including depression, and…
Recent Publications (Newsletter Issue 5)
Recent Publications involving CAN-BIND Researchers Effectiveness of theta burst versus high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in patients with depression (THREE-D): a randomised non-inferiority trial Blumberger DM,…
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,…
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…
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,…
Let’s Talk About Suicide
As we join forces to express our ongoing support on World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, we asked three ambassadors of mental health and suicide awareness how they try to help and improve the lives of those touched by suicidality and…