Clinician Webinar: How to Improve Depression Treatment Using the New CANMAT Patient Guide
February 2026 —
Research Summary: Understanding Canadian User and Provider Experience with Remote Mental Health Care During COVID-19
During COVID-19, we have seen a sweeping shift from in-person to remote mental health services (e.g., phone, video). While these remote care methods have existed for a while, their widespread use is unprecedented. It was unclear how mental health care…
Hippocampal Tail Volume as a Predictive Biomarker of Antidepressant Treatment
Author: Dr. Nikita NogovitsynEditors: Dr. Sagar Parikh and Dr. Wegdan Rashad Background Imagine you wanted to predict which athlete might perform well in a weightlifting competition. One way you could try is to measure the size of key muscles in…
Episode 02: Ketamine Vs ECT for Resistant Depression
This podcast episode explores the CAN-BIND study on ketamine vs ECT for treatment-resistant depression. Featuring our study participant, Sophie.
Brain Scans: More than Black and White
Six CAN-BIND Community Advisory Committee (CAC) teleconference meetings are held each year. During these sessions, a CAN-BIND research scientist is invited to give a brief talk about their field of research. In a meeting held earlier this year, Dr.…
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…
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…
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…