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The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is made up of:

The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre:
A 284-bed state-of-the-art mental health facility located in Ottawa, Ontario. The Brockville Mental Health Centre:
A specialized 183-bed mental health facility located in Brockville, Ontario. The Royal’s Institute of Mental Health Research:
Proudly affiliated with the University of Ottawa, the IMHR is the ho

me of leading-edge multidisciplinary research programs that investigate the biological and psychological factors contributing to mental illness and innovative ways to treat mental illness. The Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health:
The fundraising organization that supports mental health research, capital projects and equipment purchases on behalf of The Royal.

Set your reminders - CAPSA's WOW Fest is coming to The Royal’s Ottawa Campus on September 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.This ...
28/07/2025

Set your reminders - CAPSA's WOW Fest is coming to The Royal’s Ottawa Campus on September 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This special event creates space for connection, celebration, and community—supporting people on their journey to reclaim life from mental illness. 💙

Join us in honouring stories of strength, recovery, and hope!

👉 Learn more: https://capsa.ca/wow-festival/

For people living with schizophrenia-related symptoms like paranoia or hearing voices, fear can take over daily life.The...
28/07/2025

For people living with schizophrenia-related symptoms like paranoia or hearing voices, fear can take over daily life.

The Royal is proud to be the first in Canada to offer Feeling Safe — a new kind of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) developed at Oxford University.
Feeling Safe helps people rebuild confidence and regain their sense of safety through small, practical steps.

This program is changing lives, and it’s just one of the ways The Royal is leading innovation in mental health care.

Learn more: https://www.theroyal.ca/news/feeling-safe-life-changing-cbt-program-royal?utm_source=organicsoc&utm_medium=fb&utm_campaign=July25feelingsafe1

We’re excited to announce a new education series for the summer and fall. These free virtual workshops build on the prin...
25/07/2025

We’re excited to announce a new education series for the summer and fall. These free virtual workshops build on the principles of Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) and offer practical tools to help you support your loved one’s mental health.

This workshop draws upon EFFT and Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques. Participants will gain skills and practical knowledge on the change process: how to build motivation, deal with resistance, and develop strategies to support loved ones through each stage of change.

Facilitators:
- Rob Nettleton, MSW RSW, social worker and psychotherapist at The Royal
- Amanda Rocca, MSW RSW, social worker and psychotherapist at The Royal

Date and time
Thursday, July 31, 2025 from 12–1:30 p.m.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3H4l4Uu

Esketamine Research is Evolving—Right Here at The RoyalDid you know that the Canadian-first ketamine research at The Roy...
25/07/2025

Esketamine Research is Evolving—Right Here at The Royal

Did you know that the Canadian-first ketamine research at The Royal is continuing in exciting ways?

Researcher Favour Olaoluwa is studying how physical health—things like inflammation or conditions like high blood pressure—might affect how well esketamine works for people with difficult-to-treat depression.

It's all about making this promising treatment even more effective and personalized for those who need it most.

Learn more about esketamine at The Royal: https://bit.ly/3IqnIoa

24/07/2025

Au Royal, des traitements novateurs comme l’eskétamine transforment les possibilités en matière de soins de santé mentale.

L’eskétamine est administrée par vaporisateur nasal sous supervision clinique, et il est démontré qu’elle réduit rapidement les symptômes de la dépression.

Cela représente une avancée particulièrement prometteuse pour les 50 % de personnes atteintes de dépression qui ne réagissent pas aux traitements conventionnels.

Nous sommes fiers de mener des recherches qui ouvrent de nouvelles voies vers le rétablissement.

Pour en savoir plus : https://bit.ly/46TxsBd

At The Royal, innovative treatments like esketamine are changing what’s possible in mental health care.Esketamine is adm...
24/07/2025

At The Royal, innovative treatments like esketamine are changing what’s possible in mental health care.

Esketamine is administered as a nasal spray under clinical supervision and has been shown to rapidly reduce symptoms of depression.

This is especially promising for the 50% of people with depression who don’t respond to conventional treatments.

We’re proud to lead research that’s opening new doors for recovery.

Learn more: https://www.theroyal.ca/news/clinic-represents-new-hope-people-living-difficult-treat-depression?utm_source=orgsocial&utm_medium=fb&utm_campaign=July25esketamineWRWWBlierENG

https://youtu.be/c-3tIhiYDTA

Marion got her life back—with help from Canadian-first research at The RoyalMarion always knew something felt different,...
23/07/2025

Marion got her life back—with help from Canadian-first research at The Royal

Marion always knew something felt different, even as a child. She was officially diagnosed with depression in her 30s, and after a series of personal tragedies, she was hospitalized.

Following her discharge, Marion was referred to The Royal—where she began a new treatment plan that included esketamine, an innovative therapy for depression pioneered right here in Canada through research at The Royal.

For Marion, esketamine was the missing piece. Today, she says she finally feels like herself again.

Meet Marion: https://bit.ly/4eLnZht

Did you know that The Royal was the first in Canada to conduct clinical trials using ketamine as a treatment for depress...
22/07/2025

Did you know that The Royal was the first in Canada to conduct clinical trials using ketamine as a treatment for depression—marking a major step forward in mental health care; one of the biggest breakthroughs in 50 years.

That’s especially important when you consider that 50% of people with depression don’t respond to conventional treatments.

We’re proud to lead research that brings new and improved options to the people who need them most.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4kzdZZU

Navigating the complex and sometimes confusing healthcare system can be challenging. Through AccessMHA, we can help.🗨️ C...
19/07/2025

Navigating the complex and sometimes confusing healthcare system can be challenging.

Through AccessMHA, we can help.

🗨️ Connect today: https://www.accessmha.ca

đź“Ł Research opportunity - looking for healthy volunteers. đź“Ł The Mood Disorder Research Unit at the Royal Ottawa Mental He...
18/07/2025

đź“Ł Research opportunity - looking for healthy volunteers. đź“Ł

The Mood Disorder Research Unit at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre is recruiting healthy participants for clinical research trials for treatment of depression.

If you are interested, please contact Dikshpreet Kaur:
đź“ž 613-722-6521 x 6856
✉️ dikshpreet.kaur@theroyal.ca

New location, same expert care - The Ozerdinc Grimes Family Regional Psychosis Clinic has moved.As of July 22, the clini...
17/07/2025

New location, same expert care - The Ozerdinc Grimes Family Regional Psychosis Clinic has moved.

As of July 22, the clinic will be located on the third floor of The Royal’s Ottawa campus at 1145 Carling Ave. It will no longer operate from City Centre.

While the location is new, everything else stays the same: the expert care, the dedicated team, and a welcoming, recovery-oriented space. Onsite peer support staff are available to support patients and families as needed.

Learn more and get directions: https://www.theroyal.ca/regional-psychosis-clinic

Supporting mental health as we age is vital. At The Royal, our Geriatric Psychiatry team works closely with older adults...
17/07/2025

Supporting mental health as we age is vital. At The Royal, our Geriatric Psychiatry team works closely with older adults and their families to provide compassionate, specialized care tailored to each individual’s needs. Together, we work towards improving the quality of life and promoting recovery.

The Royal is home to the highest concentration of geriatric psychiatrists in Canada. Discover how we’re leading the way: https://bit.ly/4nNcUk6

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