Mental Health and Brain Health

From Haida Gwaii to Ottawa, UVic prof advocates brain injury research

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“I never in my whole life would have imagined being part of a process of informing brain injury policy development in Canada,” says Mauricio Garcia-Barrera, professor of psychology and director of the CORTEX Lab at the University of Victoria (UVic).

Mental Health and Brain Health

DVIDS – News – WRAIR-West begins recruitment for study of repetitive mild traumatic brain injury

3 min read


WRAIR-West has launched two behavioral health studies focused on repetitive mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) and occupation-related repetitive exposure to tier-1 weapons, marking a significant step toward strengthening resilience and performance in operational settings.

These efforts are part of

Mental Health and Brain Health

B.C. opens new units in promised expansion of involuntary care for mental health, addictions, brain injury

4 min read

British Columbia’s premier says the ongoing toxic drug crisis in the province has led to a cohort of people with serious brain injuries who are too deep in their addiction and mental-health crisis to ask for help.

“And so, what