Archive: October, 2015

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Oct2015

Dr. Pamela Forsythe becomes first woman to chair the Canadian Psychiatric Association Board

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—Vancouver, BC, October 2, 2015— Today the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) elected Dr. Pamela Forsythe as its first-ever female Board Chair. She replaces Dr. Don Addington who has been Chair of the CPA Board since 2009. Throughout her career Dr. Forsythe has striven to reduce the discrimination and stigma around ... Read More
October 3, 2015Rob Cornforth

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Oct2015

Canadian psychiatrists welcome new Association President Dr. Sonu Gaind

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—Vancouver, BC, October 3, 2015— Last night the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) welcomed Dr. Sonu Gaind as its new CPA President. Dr. Sonu Gaind is an Associate Professor with the University of Toronto’s Department of Psychiatry and a past-president of the Ontario Psychiatric. He has been actively involved in health policy development ... Read More
October 3, 2015Rob Cornforth

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Oct2015

Psychiatrists recognize outstanding contributions to mental health at their Annual Conference

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—October 3, 2015, Vancouver— Last night the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) recognized exceptional psychiatrists, psychiatric residents and individuals for their contributions to the mental health of Canadians. Dr. Ronald Fraser from Truro, Nova Scotia, was awarded the CPA C.A. Roberts Award for Clinical Leadership for the significant improvements he has brought to ... Read More
October 3, 2015Rob Cornforth

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Oct2015

Psychiatric associations release statement on cross-border sharing of mental health information

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—Vancouver, BC, October 2, 2015— Today the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) and the American Psychiatric Association (APA) made public a joint position statement on the indiscriminate sharing of information regarding police assistance with the U.S. border authorities. “The APA is pleased to partner with the Canadian Psychiatric Association in working to ... Read More
October 2, 2015Rob Cornforth