Research is an important aspect of our work.
It helps us gain a better understanding of mental illness and addictions so that we, in turn, can provide better to care and treatment to those suffering from mental illness or addictions. Cognitive therapy has emerged as one of the most effective short-term psychological treatments for depression. While there are a number of studies that show changes in brain activity when people get well on antidepressant medication, we do not know whether similar changes occur when people get well through psychological treatments. The current study is the first to examine the types of changes in brain activity that may occur following cognitive therapy for depression. This study is being conducted at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, a world leader in mental health research.