New research estimates that globally, only 6.9 per cent of people with mental health or substance-use disorders receive effective treatment for their disorders.

“Understanding where the bottlenecks are for each of these disorders provides a unique and previously unavailable blueprint for decision makers to understand problems objectively and try to adjust the system,” said [cohort 1 mentor] Dr. Vigo.

University of British Columbia News - February 5, 2025

In a recently published trial of cancer survivors, led by [cohort 1 mentor] Sheila Garland, PhD, an associate professor at Memorial University, results from a secondary analysis showed that use of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) was effective in treating cancer-related fatigue (CRF) while controlling for the common comorbidities of insomnia, perceived cognitive impairment (PCI), depression, and anxiety.

NeurologyLive - January 31, 2025

The HOPE program is a team of professionals dedicated to helping change eating disorder symptoms, challenge harmful thoughts and behaviours, and develop new means of coping with everyday stress.

It’s interdisciplinary team includes cohort 1 and 2 mentor and psychologist Samantha Scurrey, as well as a cook, dietitian, nurse, occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant, physiotherapist, psychiatrist, receptionist, and social worker.

NL Health Services News - January 30, 2025

Just 30 years ago, perceptions of pain weren’t central to patient care. Many clinicians informally asked their patients about pain but there was no formal process for collecting this information.

[Cohort 1 and 2 mentor] Joy MacDermid, a Distinguished University Professor in the School of Physical Therapy in Western’s Faculty of Health Sciences [explains] “I saw many people [with] the same injury, but they had very different experiences. We needed to incorporate their perception of how much pain they’re having into clinical treatment programs.”

Western University News - January 29, 2025

“These workshops are designed to address the needs of Brock’s research community,” says [cohort 1 community mentor and] Research Impact Manager Jayne Morrish. “We listen to what researchers are asking for and aim to deliver practical, actionable insights to support their work at every stage.”

Presenters in the upcoming workshops will share their expertise in knowledge mobilization, research data management, evidence synthesis and challenges in the peer review process.

The Brock News - January 23, 2025

Almost half of Canadian households that have children with celiac disease are struggling to afford gluten-free foods, according to a new study led by the University of Alberta.

"Our findings are alarming, because even households in the $100,000 range experience some food insecurity, so imagine how hard it is for families with lower incomes,” says [cohort 1 mentor] Diana Mager, a registered dietitian and professor in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry.

University of Alberta Folio - January 14, 2025

The Small Steps for Big Changes (SSBC) is a free program founded by [cohort 1 and 2 mentor] Dr. Mary Jung that aims to prevent those with prediabetes from progressing to Type 2 diabetes, while also removing barriers to access.

“One thing that makes this program unique is that access to physical activity and healthy living has barriers […] So the SSBC aims to address these barriers.”

The Telegram - January 10, 2025