By Shaalee Sone, Outreach Intern, Ontario Brain Institute
The Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) held “Meet Ontario’s Brain Power” on September 11 at Queen’s Park. The day served to showcase OBI’s work that has positioned Ontario as a world leader in brain research, commercialization and care. Continue reading “The Ontario Brain Institute assembles province’s Brain Power at Queen’s Park”
By Shaalee Sone, Outreach Intern, Ontario Brain Institute
As our population ages, Canadians are looking for ways to prevent dementia. As of 2010, there are 136 000 Ontarians living with a confirmed diagnosis of dementia. In addition to the impact on individuals and their families, the direct cost to the Ontario health care system is eight times higher for an individual living with dementia than it is for the average Ontarian. Continue reading “Physical activity protects us from losing brain function”
The Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) held “Meet Ontario’s Brain Power” at Queen’s Park on Monday, September 11, 2017. The event highlighted OBI’s work across the province that has positioned Ontario as a world leader in brain research, commercialization and care. More than 60 researchers, companies and patient representatives demonstrated community and economic impacts. Below are a few photos from the day. Continue reading “Meet Ontario’s Brain Power Day at Queen’s Park”
By Shaalee Sone, Outreach Intern, Ontario Brain Institute
Individuals who have attempted suicide often say that if one person had taken a minute to ask them how they were feeling it could have prevented them from engaging in suicidal behaviour. While it’s healthy to regularly discuss feelings with loved ones, and we want to support those in need, how can we tell when someone is contemplating suicide and if we should talk about it with them? Beyond individual help, it can also be challenging to find systemic help. A recent ICES report found that mental health and addictions care for youth is poor in five provinces, including Ontario.
Continue reading “Searching for signs of depression and suicide”
