News
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McMaster-led autism study receives funding for expansion across Canada
December 19, 2022
The Pediatric Autism Research Cohort (PARC) study led by Stelios Georgiades will be one of the world’s largest studies aimed at finding out the care needs of children with autism.
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Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences welcomes new chair
December 16, 2022
Karin Neufeld begins as chair of McMaster University’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences on Jan. 1, 2023.
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Why McMaster donors give: Emil Zamora’s story
December 1, 2022 by Daily News
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Research vision outlined for new Centre for Clinical Neurosciences
November 9, 2022
McMaster researcher Benicio Frey, professor of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, is director of the new Centre for Clinical Neurosciences
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Lack of diversity data on MD/PhD programs hinders inclusivity
November 1, 2022
A McMaster study found that existing studies approach MD/PhD student diversity separately in terms of gender and racial and ethnic origins, without examining how students’ individual identities may intersect.
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McMaster team to investigate pandemic impact on child health
October 6, 2022
A McMaster University-led interdisciplinary team of researchers, policy and community partners is launching a major investigation into the pandemic’s impact on Canadian children and youth.
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Two health sciences researchers receive Canada Foundation for Innovation funding
September 23, 2022 by Brighter World
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Satyam Choudhuri remembered by his McMaster community
September 20, 2022
Satyam Choudhuri, 25, who became a physician during his eight years as a McMaster University learner, is well remembered by fellow students, faculty and colleagues. He died June 29, 2022.
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Four McMaster researchers named to Royal Society of Canada
September 8, 2022 by Daniella Fiorentino
Four McMaster researchers, including two from the Faculty of Health Sciences, have been recognized this year by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their contributions to research and scholarship.
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Analysis: Addressing childhood anxiety as early as kindergarten could reduce its harmful impacts
July 22, 2022
A new study from the Offord Centre for Child Studies at McMaster finds that signs of anxiety in early childhood should not be ignored.
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Paul Links becomes acting chair of psychiatry and behavioural neurosciences
July 22, 2022
McMaster University professor Paul Links is taking over as acting chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences on Sept. 1
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McMaster research and support to address pandemic trauma boosted with $4.5M
June 27, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw
McMaster University researchers are receiving more than $4.5 million in federal funding to support projects related to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among health-care workers related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sheila Harms recognized with President’s Award
June 3, 2022 by Daily News
“Dr. Sheila Harms truly embodies the model of an exceptional educator who is innovative, hard-working, supportive and encouraging, and visionary in her ideas."
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First Masters in Psychotherapy graduates reflect on their pandemic-era learning
May 25, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw
A close-knit group of 16 students are the first-ever graduating cohort from the Master of Science (MSc) in Psychotherapy program at McMaster University.
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Zena Samaan and Olufemi Ayeni named 2022 University Scholars
May 24, 2022 by Daily News
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Analysis: Kindergarten educators with children at home struggled during the pandemic — mental health supports are needed
May 3, 2022 by Brighter World
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Study sets benchmark for mental health of off-reserve First Nations youth
March 31, 2022
A landmark survey of the mental health of First Nations youth, conducted by McMaster University researchers, has revealed high levels of distress in adolescents living off-reserve, but sets a benchmark for future investigations.
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Canadians following public health guidelines, but losing faith in government’s effectiveness in managing COVID-19 pandemic
February 17, 2022
Canadians are still strongly adhering to public health guidelines through the COVID-19 pandemic, but report decreases in how important the guidelines are and a collapse in perceived government effectiveness, reveals a McMaster University-led study over the first year of the pandemic.
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Trauma from Ukraine War likely to have long-lasting impact, especially on children, says PTSD researcher
February 14, 2022 by Brighter World
Providing social supports to those affected by the Ukraine War will be critical in the prevention of PTSD, says Margaret McKinnon, a professor of psychiatry and behavioural neurosciences.
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Faculty of Health Sciences celebrates Black History Month
February 3, 2022
The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is celebrating Black History Month as part of the commitment to celebrate Black excellence, address injustices faced and amplify the voices and narratives across the Black community.
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