The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre

This study looks at whether adding structured exercise to a type of brain stimulation called iTBS can improve depression symptoms in people whose depression hasn't responded well to standard treatments. Twenty physically inactive adults with difficult-to-treat depression will eit…

This study tests a virtual reality program designed to help people with psychosis improve their thinking and social skills. About 52 adults aged 18-60 with stable psychosis will use the program and do homework. The goal is to see if it's practical and helpful for daily life.

This study tests whether giving brain stimulation three times a day works better than once a day for teens aged 16-19 with depression that hasn't improved with medication. The treatment uses MRI scans to target the right spot in the brain. The goal is to see if the faster schedul…

This study uses brain scans (fMRI) to understand why people with schizophrenia or depression have trouble with memory and managing emotions. Researchers will compare brain activity in 90 adults aged 18-60 who have stable symptoms. The goal is to learn more about the brain mechani…

This study tests whether cognitive remediation—a type of brain training with coaching—can improve thinking skills and reduce aggressive behavior in 30 adults staying in a forensic mental health unit. Participants have conditions like psychosis, ADHD, or substance use disorders. T…