The year in brief.

This year in review impact report tells the story of our work throughout 2025/2026. Highlights include securing $2.9 million in competitive funding, growing to a team of 65, and expanding into clinical trials, including launching our first trial in February 2026. The work and contributions of our team, including research interns and scientists, is explored, along with project and event highlights from the WRI. Future directions and areas of focus from 2026 conclude the report.

A guide for engaging survivors of intimate partner violence in research.

The RESPECT Framework aims to enhance the involvement of survivors in research on intimate partner violence. It seeks to move beyond the traditional role of survivors of intimate partner violence as mere participants and instead collaborate with them throughout the research process.

Research Nook Edition #12

In this edition of the Research Nook: Research In Reach, What's New at the WRI, Conferences & Events, PCFC Corner and Publications.

There is growing interest in exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can support mental health and substance use (MHSU) assessment.

The Supporting Transformation through Research, Evidence, and Action in Mental health (STREAM) Lab at the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care used rapid review methods to conduct a timely, structured search of academic literature on AI-supported MHSU assessment across the care continuum (e.g., intake, screening, diagnosis, triage within stepped care models). Based on 13 reviews, we highlight key findings and considerations that may be relevant to decision-makers supporting MHSU systems planning in Ontario.

Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) is a promising approach to address the needs of older adult populations presenting to the emergency department (ED).

The Supporting Transformation through Research, Evidence, and Action in Mental health (STREAM) Lab at the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care used rapid review methods to conduct a timely, structured search of academic literature on outcomes and implementation of GEM models. Based on 13 studies, we highlight key findings and considerations that may be relevant to decision-makers supporting mental health and substance use systems planning in Ontario.

Mhaven is a co-creative project to build Canada’s first-ever mental health-led IPV/GBV hub, grounded in experience and the principles of equity and safety with the goal of building relationship health through mental health. This update outlines our progress to date, featuring voices and perspectives from those involved.

Intimate partner violence (IPV) and gender-based violence (GBV) exclude no one, touching the lives of people from all backgrounds and circumstances — with deep, often lasting impacts on mental health.

Non-invasive brain stimulation study for smokers: Help research and get support to reduce or quit smoking.

Research Nook Edition #11

In this edition of the Research Nook: Research In Reach, What's New at the WRI, Conferences & Events and Publications.

This handbook looks at five important dimensions of forensic patient-oriented research (POR) as well as core principles that are key to success. It’s meant for anyone interested in forensic POR, including researchers, patients, hospital staff and more.