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  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.

Strength and Resiliency: Tools for Individuals Living with OCD and Their Families DESCRIPTION Join the Thompson Centre Clinic for  a free afternoon educational event open to people experiencing OCD, their family members and friends, and the broader public interested in learning more. Learn … Continue reading →

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

Microbiologist Brett Finlay talks about the microbes in our gut and how they can affect our health by helping develop our immune system. Listen to the interesting interview on The Current about his book “Let them Eat Dirt” and the … Continue reading →

Are you depressed? Has your low mood persisted for two weeks or more? Have you noticed a decrease in your ability to enjoy your usual hobbies or interests? Have you also noticed: • Significant changes in your appetite? • Feelings … Continue reading →

Internet, social media addiction linked to mental health risks: study Click the links below to check out some of the fantastic research coming out of our centre. Read to learn about what Dr. Michael Van Ameringen and our team has … Continue reading →

The MacAnxiety Research Centre’s preliminary findings evaluating the gut microbiome in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder were featured in an article highlighting findings from the recent American Psychiatric Association meeting in Atlanta, Georgia earlier this month.  Click the link below to learn more! http://news.doximity.com/entries/3710758?user_id=2606543