The CAN-BIND Depression Network

Wondering what it’s like to participate in a CAN-BIND study? Hear directly from one of our study participants about their experience receiving treatment for depression as part of the OPTIMUM-D study. To learn more, visit canbind.ca/research/join-…

Our research has shown that a history of trauma is perhaps the most robust indicator a person with depression has increased inflammatory markers. New York Times has put our research findings in context nytimes.com/2026/06/18/wel…

Coordinated investment, national impact. @BrainCanada is putting $10.57M into four Ontario research platforms, two built on our @PONDNetwork and @CANBIND programs. ENABLE’s mood disorder data is now open to researchers on Brain-CODE. #BrainHealth #TeamScience

Massive congrats to Dr. Benicio Frey and the @CANBIND team on this large grant to support important work to better understanding mood disorders. Grateful to be @KBI_UHN site lead for this massive national effort braincanada.ca/funded-grants/…

The aim: get more people better faster, so they can resume what they need to do. Dr. @RudolfUher from @CANBIND explains how biomarker research for depression allows us to “map the person’s own depression landscape”, allowing for a better-informed pairing of patient and treatment. ▶️Watch the full @OntarioBrain talk: lnkd.in/eUmzwTqB #BrainHealth #Depression #MentalHealth

This #MentalHealthWeek, it’s important to remember that depression can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, identity, or circumstance. If you or a loved one is experiencing depression, check out our free CHOICE-D guide to depression treatment at canbind.ca/education-outr…

Congratulations to CAN-BIND Program Director, Dr. Benicio Frey, on receiving the 2025 Anne & Neil McArthur Research Award from the Research Institute of St. Joseph’s Hamilton and the St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation! This prestigious honour recognizes a world-renowned researcher whose work drives innovation, advances discovery, and creates meaningful impact in healthcare. Congratulations, Dr. Frey! . . . . #SJHHHamilton #neuroscience #moodresearch #brainresearch #psychiatryresearch #neurobiology #depressionresearch @ResearchStJoes @StJoesHamilton @McMasterU

Join our next Centre for Analytics (CfA) webinar with Dr. Frank Rudzicz on AI-driven mental health diagnosis through speech analysis. 📅 March 5, 12-1pm EST Through the OBI's CfA, Dr. Rudzicz's team is developing the Voice for Mental Health tool — analyzing sentiment, tone, word choice, and speech patterns to enable earlier detection, diagnosis, and ongoing monitoring of mental health conditions. Dr. Rudzicz's work could enable earlier detection and monitoring of depression, bipolar disorder & anxiety. Register: tinyurl.com/cfa-frank-rudz…

We’re excited to share that our newest dataset, featuring data from over 400 participants across Canada, is now available on Brain-CODE! The dataset was developed in partnership with people with lived experience and supported by our friends at the @OntarioBrain and @BrainCanada. It includes structural MRI data, clinical and psychiatric history, demographics, health questionnaires, work and social adjustment scales, quality-of-life indicators, and more! 🧠 To learn more, check out the post below or explore the dataset here: braincode.ca

Now on Brain-CODE: @CANBIND's ENABLE (Enabling Neuroscience research Approaches for Brain, feeLings and Emotions) clinical platform. Developed in partnership with people with lived experience and supported by the OBI and @BrainCanada, this baseline dataset includes data from 400+ participants with depressive disorder and bipolar disorder across 9 Canadian sites. 🧠Explore the dataset at: braincode.ca

Abstract submissions are open for Mathison-Littmann Research Day—a chance to showcase your work and celebrate the breadth of mental health research. 🗓️Deadline: February 13, 2026 📍Event date: Friday, March 13, 2026 (lunch provided!) 🎟️ bit.ly/4sFxF3x

Missed our #YearinReview? We pulled together the highlights, milestones, and moments that defined the past year. 🔗 Visit canbind.ca/yearinreview20… to see the full recap or head to the link in our bio for more. . . #CANBIND #DepressionResearch #MentalHealth #MentalHealthResearch #BrainHealth #DepressionTreatments #DepressionCare #BiomarkerDiscovery #BiomarkerValidation #Biomarkers #MoodDisorders #MentalHealthSupport #BrainResearch #Neuroscience #MentalHealthMatters

We've got a new paper out in #PsychologicalMedicine🎉 Can low or high anhedonia predict how someone responds to antidepressant treatments? And does the type of anhedonia matter? Find out in our latest open-access study: doi.org/10.1017/S00332… . . #Depression #DepressionResearch #MentalHealth #MentalHealthResearch #BrainHealth #Psychiatry #PsychiatryResearch #OpenAccess @PsychMedJrnl @OntarioBrain

Does low or high anhedonia predict response to antidepressants? What kind of anhedonia? Answers in an open-access paper, just out in Psychological Medicine. doi.org/10.1017/s00332… @CANBIND @OntarioBrain @PsychMedJrnl

As the new year begins, CAN-BIND is taking a moment to reflect on what mattered most. Explore the highlights that shaped our past year and the achievements that continue to guide our work into the future. Check out our 2025 Year in Review: canbind.ca/yearinreview20… . . . #depressionresearch #depression #depressioncare #biomarkerdiscovery #communityengagement #mooddisorderresearch #mentalhealtheducation #brainhealth #mentalhealthmatters #neuroscience

🧠 NEW: A New Blueprint for Brain Health — our latest open access book with @SpringerNature reveals how community-led evaluation is revolutionizing #brainhealth care. With 1 in 3 people worldwide affected by neurological & mental health conditions, this work shows how elevating community approaches alongside clinical care creates sustainable, equitable solutions. Edited by Sanjeev Sridharan (@uhmanoa), Jordan Antflick & Kaela Scott (OBI), and April Nakaima (Evaluation Centre for Complex Health Interventions). Freely available worldwide 📖 link.springer.com/book/978303203… #CommunityHealth #Evaluation #OpenAccess