The Royal

09/24/2025

Five years is not a long time. Yet by 2030, depression is expected to become the world’s leading cause of disease burden, according to the World Health Organization.
The reality is clear: the need for better treatments and stronger systems of care is growing faster than the solutions.
At The Royal, we are working to close that gap through treatment, research, education, advocacy, and partnerships.
Read how The Royal is driving change in su***de prevention: https://bit.ly/4gAQ3F0

09/20/2025

Youth participants wanted!
The Neuromodulation Research Clinic at The Royal is looking for youth aged 16–19 to take part in a study on rTMS treatment for depression that hasn’t improved after at least one antidepressant trial.
Interested? Contact Emma Cummings at rtms@theroyal.ca or call 613-722-6521 Ext: 6586 to see if you qualify.
Be part of research that’s helping advance treatment for adolescent depression and support future recovery.

09/19/2025

📣 Research opportunity - looking for healthy volunteers. 📣

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:
📞 613-722-6521 x 6856
✉️ dikshpreet.kaur@theroyal.ca

09/18/2025

⭐ Men's Group at The Royal! ⭐

The Men's Group at The Hub is a safe and welcoming space where men can share their feelings, challenges, and aspirations. It’s a place where men support each other to become the best version of themselves.

Open to all clients, family members, and community members.

📅 Thursdays from 1-2 p.m.
📍 The Hub (room #1113 at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre).

👋🏾 Drop in OR let us know you’re coming by emailing Kevin Patrick at kevin.patrick@theroyal.ca.

09/17/2025

Every day, unseen pressures shape people’s lives, including financial strain, biological vulnerabilities, and the weight of daily challenges. For some, these factors increase the risk of su***de.

At The Royal, our researchers are turning these insights into action. By understanding what makes someone vulnerable, we can personalize care, target treatments, and save lives.

Your support helps us expand access to effective care, improve outcomes, and push the boundaries of mental illness research.

Discover the impact of su***de prevention research at The Royal:

Learn more about the power of research at The Royal: https://www.theroyal.ca/get-involved/your-impact/making-a-difference-in-mental-health

09/12/2025

For every life lost to su***de, 7–10 loved ones are left grieving.

Lee Rose had finally found the love of his life and was living the future he had always imagined. In an instant, everything changed.

This is his story: https://youtu.be/wnJw46IbkWY

It is possible to build a world where su***de is preventable, and everyone can get the help they need–we just can't do it alone.

***dePreventionMonth

09/11/2025

Calling All Clinicians

Menopause isn’t just a life stage—it affects mental health, yet research and care often fall short. The Royal is tackling this head-on at our Women in Mind Conference: Perimenopause and Menopause. Join us on November 14, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. to be part of the conversation.

Connect with experts, learn from research, and help shape better care for individuals experiencing perimenopause and menopause.

Secure your spot now 🔗 https://bit.ly/46sP6ew

09/10/2025

***dePreventionDay is a reminder of what is often ignored: lives cut short, families devastated, and suffering carried quietly and alone. Su***de remains a devastating and preventable loss.

If you are in crisis, help is available. Call or text 9-8-8 for immediate support, 24/7.

We can't undo what has been lost, but we can prevent future pain. No one should face this battle alone.

09/09/2025

Losing one son is tragic. Losing both? Unfathomable.

Instead of letting grief consume them, Ken and Ellen chose to fight back. Through fundraising, advocacy, and supporting groundbreaking research at The Royal, they are ensuring no family has to suffer alone and in silence. ***dePreventionMonth

🔗 Read their story here: https://bit.ly/3VFXJMB

09/08/2025

Are you currently feeling depressed? Enroll in our study. 🔬 ✨

The Mood Disorder Research Unit at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre is recruiting people living with major depressive disorder for clinical research trials for treatment of depression.

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

09/05/2025

At The Royal, we recognize that people are more than their diagnosis. Many factors, including sleep, nutrition, physical health, and social connection all play a role in their journey.

That’s why our care takes a whole-person approach—treating not just symptoms, but the full picture. By doing this, we’re not only improving treatment, we’re saving more lives.

We're building a future where fewer lives are lost to su***de—and more people get the care they need.

***dePrevention

09/04/2025

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