Vancouver, Oct. 25, 2025—Tonight the Canadian Psychiatric Association, the national voice of Canada’s psychiatrists and psychiatrists-in-training, installed Dr. Vijay Seethapathy as its new president. “As I step into this role, far too many Canadians are still waiting, months, even years, for access to mental health care. Access isn’t just about appointments ... Read More

Ottawa, June 14, 2024 – Today, Dr. Nick Kates received the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) Special Recognition Award for his life-long contributions to advancing collaborative mental health care in Canada. Fittingly, the award was presented at the Canadian Collaborative Mental Health Care Conference, a conference he helped found 25 years ... Read More

A position paper released today by the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) outlines core skills, best clinical practices, and important ethical considerations when evaluating autonomy and consent in requests for medical assistance in dying (MAID) when mental illness is present. This new guidance, Capacity Assessments and the Assessment of Voluntariness in the ... Read More

Dr. Hygiea Casiano brings a blend of clinical, educational and research experience to her role as president of the CPA. She is both a forensic and a child and youth psychiatrist at the University of Manitoba where she is an assistant professor of psychiatry, the medical director of adult forensic ... Read More

2024 - Dr. Nicole Kozloff For Dr. Nicole Kozloff, the benefits of mentorship have extended beyond simple guidance on career decisions. Since medical school, her mentors have provided her with a blueprint on how to be the best version of herself. “I’ve been lucky to work with professionals who helped me establish a ... Read More