By Dr. Marie Gojmerac, B. Sc., M.D., M.A. candidate. Chair of the CPA Section on the History and Philosophy of Psychiatry.
As the chair for the Canadian Psychiatric Association Section on the History and Philosophy of Psychiatry, I grapple with the relevance of my own section. The necessity and usefulness of ... Read More
An interview with early career psychiatrist Dr. Kathleen Sheehan, conducted by Cory Kowal, PGY5 University of Manitoba.
The MIT committee collaborates to create content for the Psych-E quarterly newsletter, and we think it is important to connect with early career psychiatrists, to give you, the reader, insight into what to expect ... Read More
February 7, 2020Rob Cornforth
By Dr. Reece Ramkissoon PGY5, University of Manitoba
When I began my psychiatry residency, the thought of specializing in geriatric populations was not something that came to mind. As an inexperienced junior resident, geriatric cases in the emergency department intimidated and frustrated me. I believed that age-related issues and diagnostically unambiguous ... Read More
February 7, 2020Rob Cornforth
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Attention: News, Health, Medical and Lifestyle Editors
Sept. 26, 2019, Ottawa— As the federal election campaign approaches its mid-point, the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) welcomes Monday’s commitment by the Liberal Party of Canada to increase federal investments in health care, particularly its promise to set national standards for access to mental ... Read More
October 8, 2019Rob Cornforth
On September 14, 2019, the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) recognized exceptional psychiatrists, psychiatric residents and individuals for their contributions to the mental health of Canadians.
CPA conferred its highest award, the President’s Commendation, to two worthy recipients in appreciation of their outstanding contributions and mental health leadership in Canada:
Andrea Paquette, an award-winning ... Read More
September 26, 2019Rob Cornforth
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Canadian psychiatrists welcome new president, Dr. Georgina Zahirney
Attention: News, Health, Medical and Lifestyle Editors
September 19, 2019, Ottawa, ON—The Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) is pleased to announce the inauguration of its new president, Dr. Georgina Zahirney, at its annual conference, last week in Quebec City.
Dr. Georgina Zahirney is currently an assistant ... Read More
September 26, 2019Rob Cornforth
In September 2018, I attended the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) Annual Congress in Mexico City for the first time in my role as global Zone 1 Representative to the WPA Board. Below is a summary of the report on WPA activities I provided to the CPA Board for its April ... Read More
July 19, 2019Rob Cornforth
Toronto Star Op-ed by Dr. Wei-Yi Song, CPA President
The Ontario government has proposed to limit funding for psychotherapy to 24 hours per patient per year as a means of improving access to mental health services.
While some research suggests that certain physicians may be treating patients who are sometimes characterized as ... Read More
July 8, 2019Rob Cornforth
Psychiatrists remind Canadians to consider mental health implications of recreational cannabis use on youth
/ 2018
—Ottawa, ON, October 17, 2018—
In light of today’s legalization of marijuana on October 17, 2018, the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) wants to remind Canadian consumers to consider the mental health implications of recreational cannabis use on youth and young adults.
The Cannabis Act will allow Canadians, who are 18 or ... Read More
October 17, 2018Rob Cornforth