UofT’s Psychiatry faculty are always busy, whether they’re consulting on other’s projects or creating their own — here’s a roundup of their media appearances in August and September 2022
CBC. August 29, 2022. Feat. Dr. Yuliya Knyahnytska and Dr. Roger McIntyre.
Dr. Knyahnytska examines the reason why IV ketamine treatments are not covered by provincial and territorial healthcare plans, and Dr. McIntyre discusses the importance of removing financial hurdles for Canadians seeking medical mental health treatments.
Toronto Star. August 15, 2022. Feat. Dr. Gail Robinson
Dr. Robinson recommends those who are pregnant discuss their concerns about the epidural tube shortage in advance with their doctor and investigate options like a doula to help them prepare for labour and mitigate any fears.
Dr. Gratzer expands on new evidence against the chemical imbalance theory for depression, and explains why antidepressants are still a viable treatment for patients struggling with depression.
Toronto Star. July 31, 2022. Feat. Dr. Leslie Buckley and Dr. Aristotle Voineskos.
Dr. Leslie Buckley discusses how getting high-quality care is difficult for people who struggle with both substance use and behavioural disorders. Dr. Aristotle Voineskos speaks about the difficulties involved in providing continuity of care.
Psychiatric Times. October 4, 2022. By Dr. Nicole Ledwos, Dr. Ishrat Husain, Dr. David J. Castle, and Dr. Tony P. George.
This group of researchers explore the use of psychedelic drugs in the treatment of mental health disorders in this new study, kickstarting a growing interest in the drugs’ medical potential.
Psychiatric Times. September 26, 2022. By Dr. Tony P. George et al.
In this study, Dr. George and his co-researchers magnify the pronounced stigma around mental health within the mental health profession, and lay out suggestions for systemic solutions.
Healio. September 26, 2022. Feat. Dr. Daniel Blumberger.
Dr. Blumberger investigates the effectiveness of theta burst stimulation on adult patients suffering from nonresponse to first-line antidepressant treatments.
CTV News. September 22, 2022. Feat. Dr. David Gratzer.
Along with two other experts, Dr. Gratzer addresses the concerns of a routine anxiety screening program, and pushes for federal and provincial recognition of already-existing gaps in Canada’s mental health care system.
Hazlitt. September 15, 2022. Feat. Dr. Daniel Rosenbaum.
Dr. Rosenbaum consults on the role of mental health providers in the treatment of emotional distress due to ecological crisis, and emphasizes the importance of accepting “eco-grief” as an appropriate reaction to climate change.
CMAJ Podcast. September 2, 2022. Feat. Dr. Matthew Burke.
Dr. Burke discusses the nebulous world of functional neurological disorders, and answers questions on how to define the concept as well as the importance of education on the topic, both for medical professionals and the general public.
