The Clinical Research Department is involved in research, treatment and education. This department contributes to these areas through scientific publications, presentations, and the sharing of knowledge with clinicians and the community at large. Clinical Research is divided into eight sections:

• Addictions
• Centralized Assessment, Triage and Support Program (CATS)
• Child, Youth and Family
• Dual Diagnosis
• Geriatric Mental Health
• Law and Mental Health
• Mood and Anxiety Disorders
• Schizophrenia
  
  

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The Neuroscience Research Department focuses on the mechanisms in the brain that underlie mental illness and addiction, and the mechanisms that are involved in their respective treatments. The department studies all levels of the brain from molecules, through brain cells, to the whole brain in three areas of research: Molecular Medicine, Psychiatric Genetics, and Clinical and Behavioural Neuroscience.
Neuroscience research is divided into the following sections:

• Biopsychology
• Clinical Neuroscience
• Human Neurochemical Pathology Laboratory
• The Krembil Family Epigenetics Laboratory
• Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Pathophysiology
• Molecular Neuroscience
• Molecular Pharmacology
• Neurobiology of Alcohol
• Neuroimaging
• Pharmacogenetics
• Psychiatric Neurogenetics
• Translational Addiction Research Laboratory
  
  

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The Social, Prevention and Health Policy Research Department  addresses health and social policy concerns not only in the community it serves but also across Canada. In some instances, the research addresses global concerns related to addictions and mental health issues. Research areas range from surveys of the general population and sub-populations, to policy interventions, community studies, and the delivery of health care services. The results of the various studies provides the research community, general public, policy makers, and program developers with the information they need to improve the lives of people facing addiction and mental health challenges.

This Department is made up of four integrated sections, collaborating with each of which collaborates with each other, and with many CAMH programs and departments, as well as with numerous community and international partners.

In addition to the Ontario Tobacco Research Unit, which is housed in the Department, the other four sections that make up the Department are:

• Health Systems Research and Consulting Unit
• Public Health and Regulatory Policies
• Social and Community Prevention Research
• Social Equity and Health
  
  

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The PET Centre is dedicated to brain research using Positron Emission Tomography (PET), a three-dimensional scan that maps how the mind works by measuring, in detail, the functioning of distinct areas of the brain. Its main focus is on studying chemical brain messengers through PET methods, to better understand the neurochemical root of mental illness and addiction.

Visit Vivian M. Rakoff PET Centre at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health for more information.

 

 

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Content updated: October 28, 2008 3:46 PM

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