The Azrieli Brain Medicine Fellowship Program (ABMF) at the University of Toronto is the academic and clinical hub for an interdisciplinary ECHO model on Brain Medicine, which addresses the interface of affect, behaviour, and cognition. As a Project ECHO hub, ABMF links an expert, interprofessional faculty (neurology, psychiatry, psychology, rehabilitation, social work) with community-based providers across Ontario (spokes) via multi-point videoconferencing. Sessions combine brief didactic teaching with interactive case-based learning to translate evidence into practice and extend Brain Medicine model of care to underserved settings.
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Fundamentals of Mental Health Online Course (2026)
One in five Canadians experiences a mental health problem in a given year. This five-module, self-directed online course explores basic concepts of mental health and mental illness. The prevalence of mental health problems in Canada, the risk and protective factors that influence mental health, and the links between mental health and the social determinants of health are explored.
The importance of creating a safe space for clients and developing a positive therapeutic relationship are discussed. Various treatments for common mental health challenges-including psychoeducation, lifestyle changes, medications and psychotherapy are described, and additional strategies to support clients and their families are explored.
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Recovery Oriented Approach online course
This course is part of the Concurrent Disorders (CD) and the Opioid Dependence Treatment (ODT) Certificate Programs. It is intended for mental health, addiction and allied health professionals who have completed the Concurrent Disorders Core Course and who have experience working with clients with concurrent disorders. The course aims to help these learners further their understanding of the recovery-oriented approach. Most of the content is applicable not just to recovery from both mental illness and substance use issues, but also to recovery from either one or the other. This seven-week course consists of seven modules, allowing learners to focus on one module per week