Here you'll find an up-to-date collection of our products in the area of mental health. These range from short reports to in-depth systematic reviews and various tools and resources geared to translating mental health research evidence into action.
We’ve selected the following materials to get you started:
Evidence Highlights
Evidence Highlights
Short on time? Read the In Brief.
Short on time? Read the In Brief.
Article #3: A New Point-of-Care Device for Clozapine Monitoring
This summary tool summarizes findings from a literature review that evaluated the published evidence on artificial intelligence (AI) for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health illnesses. It also summarizes findings on the clinical effectiveness of AI applications, purpose of use, patient populations, primary users, and related evidence-based guidelines.
This summary tool summarizes findings from an Environmental Scan that explored the types of artificial intelligence (AI) emerging or currently in use in mental health. The summary also includes information on AI research and development initiatives (across Canada and internationally), and policy considerations for AI as they relate to mental health.
A summary of key findings of CADTH reports assessing the available evidence on pharmacological, psychological and alternative options for the treatment of PTSD.
On November 27, 2019, CADTH hosted a national Evidence to Action event to introduce evidence reviews led by CADTH and Health Quality Ontario and to discuss the use and implementation of internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) for major depression and anxiety disorders in Canada. In the event, Karilyn Xu (student at York University and iCBT user) , Dr. David Gratzer (Psychiatrist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and Associate Chief of the General Adult Psychiatry and Health Systems Division), Patrick Mitchell (Director of the Mental Health and Addictions Policy, Accountability and Provincial Partnership at the Ontario Ministry of Health), and Dr. Heather Hadjistavropoulos (Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Regina and Founder and Director of the Online Therapy Unit in Saskatchewan) shared their perspectives on using and implementing iCBT for these conditions in Canada.
This webinar is aimed to improve understanding of the evidence on iCBT and its role in the treatment of major depression and anxiety disorders. Lee Bourgeault a Certified Clinical Counsellor with the Online Therapy Unit in Regina described how the Online Therapy Unit program works in Saskatchewan.
A resource for mental health professionals interested in implementing e-mental health innovations, such as telehealth, apps, messaging services, and any Internet-based mental health technology in clinical practice. Developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada in partnership with the Centre for Research in Family Health, IWK Health Centre, and in consultation with stakeholders
This webinar is aimed to improve understanding of the evidence on iCBT and its role in the treatment of major depression and anxiety disorders. Lee Bourgeault a Certified Clinical Counsellor with the Online Therapy Unit in Regina described how the Online Therapy Unit program works in Saskatchewan.
Hospital News Article
This webinar is part of a series of CADTH events related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognizing that the pandemic is the source of psychological trauma for many individuals, the purpose of this webinar is aimed at discussing the role of technology in addressing psychological trauma during a time of limited access to face-to-face treatment. Findings of a CADTH evidence review on internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were presented. Dr. Rima Styra, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, offered a clinician’s perspective on the impact of this pandemic on people’s mental health (particularly health care staff) and the role that iCBT can have in the treatment of PTSD. Louise Bradley, President and CEO of the Mental Health Commission of Canada provided perspectives on the adaptation of the mental health system during the COVID-19 pandemic and information on resources for individuals in distress.
Resource April 30, 2020