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In the latest episode, Amanda and Rach sit down with Dr. Daisy Singla, a Senior Scientist at CAMH and an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. Dr. Singla shares insights into the Summit Trial, a groundbreaking study on the effectiveness of talk therapy for perinatal mental health. They discuss the impact of talk therapy on reducing depressive and anxiety symptoms and improving women’s mental health during and post-pregnancy. Tune in for valuable tips on recognizing the signs and the power of open communication in fostering mental well-being.

In this episode, we're privileged to chat with Dr. Liisa Galea, a Senior Scientist and WomenMind Treliving Family Chair at CAMH. Dr. Galea's expertise focuses on women's brain health, particularly in depression and Alzheimer's disease, revealing the impact of hormones and stress on mental health. We discuss the complexities of women's mental health research and how hormones and stress impact mental health.

We chat with Anne-Marie Newton, Chief Philanthropy Officer at the Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Foundation. Anne-Marie discusses the transformation from an asylum to a modern mental health facility, its global impact, and the pivotal role of philanthropy in advancing women's mental health research.