Ontario Psychiatric Association

Without our members, there is no OPA. Without the OPA, the province lacks a credible organisation to stand up for the #mentalhealth system needs of Ontarians. Join us in standing up for psychiatry — become a member today! eopa.ca/membership/bec…

Hoping to recognize someone for their contributions to the field of mental health this year? Nominate them for an OPA award! Nominations are open until May 1, 2026. lnkd.in/eyjUTVUa Awards will be presented on June 6 during the OPA Psychotherapy Conference.

Introducing our first session and presenter of our OPA Psychotherapy Day, taking place on June 6th in Toronto! Register here by our early bird deadline, April 30th! eopa.ca/events/opa-psy…

Registration for the 2026 OPA Psychotherapy Day is officially open! Join us to learn from 4 expert speakers on psychotherapeutic strategies for people with complex trauma. Link to register: eopa.ca/events/opa-psy… Early bird ends April 30!

Congratulations to two of our Board Directors, Dr. Renata Villela and Dr. Dilkhush Panjwani! Dr. Villela received the OMA Distinguished Service Award and Dr. Panjwani received the OMA Presidential Award.

OPA is pleased to highlight our partnership with Caversham Booksellers, the official bookstore for the OPA-CAAP 2025 Innovation in Concurrent Disorders conference! Caversham Booksellers will be on site at the conference today so be sure to stop by!

Today's the day! See you soon at Vantage Venues in Toronto for a dynamic and enriching day of learning! Looking forward to our featured sessions, including the CAAP President Plenary on the role of families in concurrent mental disorders.

Last chance to register for the Joint OPA x CAAP Addictions Conference happening this Saturday, Nov 22nd in Toronto! It'll be a fantastic learning opportunity for all clinicians who work with individuals affected by substance use disorders. eopa.ca/e-registration…

Joint OPA & CAAP Addictions Conference is happening soon on November 22nd at Vantage Venues in Toronto, with a featured session on the use of involuntary treatment interventions in severe substance use disorders! Register for the conference here: lnkd.in/g8yta_af

Come learn about managing concurrent alcohol use disorder and depressive symptoms with the experts! Register for the Joint OPA & CAAP Addictions conference here: lnkd.in/g8yta_af

We’re proud to recognize Viatris as a Silver Sponsor of the upcoming Joint OPA x CAAP Addictions Conference on November 22nd in Toronto! Thank you, Viatris, for championing education and innovation in the field! 🔗 Conference registration: eopa.ca/e-registration…

🌟 A huge thank you to our gold sponsors, Eisai Co., Ltd. and Indivior, for supporting our upcoming Joint OPA x CAAP Addictions Conference! We're so grateful for your support in making this dynamic day of learning in addictions care possible!

Our Joint OPA & CAAP Addictions Conference on Nov 22, 2025 in Toronto offers a featured session on innovative treatment approaches for cannabis use disorder & cannabis-induced psychosis! Early bird deadline ends in 2 days on Oct 17th! Register here: eopa.ca/e-registration…

🚨 Early bird deadline extended to October 17, 2025! 🚨 Register now for our Innovation in Concurrent Disorders conference, jointly hosted by the OPA & CAAP: eopa.ca/events/opa-caa… OPA members have a discounted rate!

OPA opposes Ontario’s proposal to expand prescribing to psychologists - if you agree with the OPA's position, please let the government know your thoughts! Comments are open until November 3, 2025. regulatoryregistry.gov.on.ca/proposal/51713

Attention resident trainees! Let the OPA support you during your exam studying. OPA Members-In-Training pay only $25 for 1 year of OPA membership, which grants access to reduced rates for psychiatry review courses. Register for your membership today: eopa.ca/membership_app…

✨ REGISTER NOW! ✨ Innovation in Concurrent Disorders November 22, 2025 | Toronto Join CAAP and @OntPsychAssoc for a transformative day of learning with leading experts in addiction psychiatry. Register at caapaddictionpsychiatry.org [See thread for info]

"While the OPA fully supports new ideas in Ontario to improve care, we also want to ensure changes address the underlying barriers to access and meet the demands of patient complexities safely...." Full statement here: eopa.ca/about-us/opa-s…

OPA & CAAP are hosting a joint addictions conference, ideal for healthcare professionals working in substance use and concurrent disorders! Register now - early bird ends Sept 30th! OPA & CAAP members also have reduced registration fees. eopa.ca/events/opa-caa…

2/2: View our updated proposal at eopa.ca/sites/default/… & check out our task force’s work over the past year at eopa.ca/opa-groups/opa… (including an article reviewing Canadian #mentalhealth laws: cambridge.org/core/journals/…)

1/2: Ontario has a new Provincial Parliament & needs to hear your views on #MentalHealth Law Reform! Join our letter writing campaign: bit.ly/opamentalhealt… (adaptable templates available for individuals/family members & clinicians)