TORONTO – Aug. 13, 2026 – Children and youth face rising mental health challenges in an increasingly digital world, especially those from marginalized populations. A new landmark systematic review and meta-analysis on the effectiveness of universal digital mental health interventions led by 91ÑÇÉ« researchers, finds that digital tools can positively impact young people’s emotional, […]
Blue Monday, typically falling on the third Monday in January, has been dubbed ‘the most depressing day of the year.’ While this is more rooted in marketing than science, with the concept being popularized by a travel company a few decades ago to boost winter getaway sales, it does come at a time where it’s common for people to be experiencing issues with their mood, says 91ÑÇÉ« Faculty of Health Professor Rebecca Pillai Riddell.Â
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) recently granted 91ÑÇÉ« professors more than $3.5 million dollars combined, money that will go towards research that aims to help parents and neonatal infants, addresses equity and political barriers to global public health concerns and helps further our understanding the role of an important hormone in heart health.Â
Improving the quality of life of Alzheimer’s patients, how artificial intelligence can battle wildfires and dual defense systems to tackle auto theft are some of the STEM projects young scientists will show off at the 91ÑÇÉ« Region Science and Technology Fair (YRSTF) this Saturday, April 6. Top projects will receive gold, silver and bronze medals and secure the honour of representing 91ÑÇÉ« Region at the Canada Wide Science Fair in Ottawa this year.