CAMH Science: Centred on Discovery

Science Synopsis from the Research Program
Volume One, Issue One

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From the Desk of Shitij Kapur, Chief of Research

The main role of a scientist is to discover – but that is not where the journey ends, that is where it begins. For science to benefit society, its findings and their meaning need to be shared broadly. And that is what we want to do with this new, quarterly newsletter.

“CAMH Science: Centred on Discovery”, for discovery is at the heart of our work here. But research is not just about discovering; it is also about sharing our discoveries with all those who have an interest in science, not just the academic population. Research must also go that next step and apply new knowledge to practical situations and settings. It’s no longer enough to just make the discovery, scientist must now also make a commitment to relate this information to mental illness and addictions issues that people are facing right now.

To this end, we have enhanced our communications capacity to better provide information on how our work impacts the lives of individuals affected by mental illness and addictions. We are also in our second year of the Community Research Capacity Enhancement Program, which fosters research partnerships with community agencies across the province.

By taking these steps, we are better connecting the laboratory to the living room and making CAMH science relatable and relevant to the public interests.

This is a first step. And like all first steps may have a wobble in it. We are interested in your feedback: about your Science, about this Newsletter, and what other information you would like about the work we do.

Happy reading.

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In This Issue

News and Events
Profile: C.O.R.E Award Recipient Roger Raymond
Does a common genetic difference underlie alcohol and nicotine addiction?
Depression 50-90% likely to recur in older patients
Nature and Prevalence of Extended Work Schedules for Nurses
Changing our Understanding of How Quickly Antipsychotic Medications Work

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