Did you know that data science is playing an increasing role in the mental health industry? DiscoverDataScience.org explores all of the ways that Data Science can be used for social good. Their “Data Science and the Mental Health Industry” guide explores the potential for big data to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of Mental Illness. The guide includes several case studies including how Columbia University is already using big data to try to tackle these issues.

You can find the article here:

MacAnxiety Research Centre has been selected as one of three finalists to receive a research grant to learn more about OCD. Check out our video submission and vote through @lifebeyondocd‘s Instagram story. Voting is live for 24 hours only!

As long as you can remember, have you had difficulty with:

• Paying attention
• Being easily distracted
• Acting Impulsively
• Procrastination
• Daydreaming
• Remembering appointments
• Planning & Organizing
• Irritability
• Constant fidgeting
• Relaxation

If you are between the ages of 18-65 you many be eligible to participate in a research study on adult ADHD treatment.

If you are interested in participating or would like more information:

• Call us at 905-921-7644
• Email us at macanxietyresearch@gmail.com
• Leave us your contact information in the comment section below

Cannabidiol (CBD), a nonintoxicating component of cannabis, has been garnering much interest as a potential treatment for a variety of physical and psychiatric conditions. Dr. Michael Van Ameringen provides his input on how much is really known regarding CBD and anxiety in this article by the New York Times.

Do breathing sounds annoy you?
Does repeated tapping make you angry?
Does the sound of others chewing fill you with rage?

Then take our Misophonia survey by clicking HERE.

An opinion piece on CBC outlining concern over increased self-medication once marijuana is legalized in Canada. Click here to read the article

What do you think?

Listen to CBC radio host Trevor Dineen talk about his personal struggle with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder here.

GUT MICROBIOME RESEARCH STUDY

We are currently recruiting adults (ages 18-65) for a study examining bacteria found in the human gut.  Click HERE for more information or contact Jasmine at turnaj@mcmaster.ca