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Our team is dedicated to advancing research that enhances treatment and support for those affected by mental illness, addiction and geriatric concerns, and looks to improve mental health and substance use services and policies.
Understanding coercive control in 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities
Research Overview
Understanding coercive control in 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities
Childhood adversity, antisociality, and suicidal behaviour among men in a high-secure forensic hospital
Research Overview
Childhood adversity, antisociality, and suicidal behaviour among men in a high-secure forensic hospital
The Behaviour Agent Success Program
A multi-component, interdisciplinary, and integrated care intervention rooted in dementia-friendly care, including the prevention and management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).
April 2026 Research Nook
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.
The use of artificial intelligence to identify patients’ mental health and substance use needs
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.
Outcomes and implementation of Geriatric Emergency Management
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: The experience issue
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.
Smoking Cessation Study
Non-invasive brain stimulation study for smokers: Help research and get support to reduce or quit smoking.
January 2026 Research Nook
Research Nook Edition #11
In this edition of the Research Nook: Research In Reach, What's New at the WRI, Conferences & Events and Publications.
Guidelines for conducting forensic patient-oriented research
These guidelines examine five key dimensions of forensic patient-oriented research (POR) along with core principles that are key to success. They are designed to provide a practical foundation for forensic POR based on evidence and acknowledged best practices.
How to do patient-oriented research in forensic mental health settings: A practical handbook
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.
Transformative climate action in mental health organizations
Slides for Waypoint Talks Nov 2025
Dr. Carolyn Houldin and Dr. Barna Konkoly-Thege shared a presentation on transformative action in mental health organizations