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  1. Alzheimer's Disease

    Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain, which causes thinking and memory to become seriously impaired. It is the most common form of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other intellectual abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Signs and...

  2. Fellows

    Fellowship at Ontario Shores Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences offers one or two year Clinical Fellowships in collaboration with the University of Toronto - the host academic institution for each Fellowship. Clinical Fellowships are available in: General Psychiatry Forensic Psychiatry...

  3. Adolescent Psychiatry Selective

    Elective: Adolescent Psychiatry Elective for Residents Place: Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, 700 Gordon Street, Whitby, ON L1N 5S9 Available to: Residents in Psychiatry in PGY3-6 Supervisor: Dr. Marc Fadel Contact: @email This six-month Senior Elective rotation...

  4. Risk Assessment and Management

    Elective: Risk Assessment and Management Elective for Residents Place: Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, 700 Gordon Street, Whitby, ON L1N 5S9 Inquiries: Dr. Elizabeth Colemen 905.430.4055 ext. 6818 @email Supervisor: Dr. Elizabeth Coleman Psychiatry is a highly...

  5. General Psychiatry

    Elective: General Psychiatry Elective for Residents Place: Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, 700 Gordon Street, Whitby, ON L1N 5S9 Inquiries: Dr. Daniela Hlousek 905.430.4055 ext. 6290 Supervisors: Dr. Daniela Hlousek, Dr. Shammi Chekkara and Dr. Christopher Tam The Assessment and...

  6. Geriatric Psychiatry

    Elective: Geriatric Psychiatry Elective for Residents Place: Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, 700 Gordon Street, Whitby, ON L1N 5S9 Inquiries: Dr. Arany Shanmugalingam 905.668.5881 ext. 6218 Supervisors: Dr. Robyn Waxman, Dr. Arany Shanmugalingam, Dr. Sarah Elmi The Geriatric...

  7. Residents

    Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is committed to providing an exceptional rotation experience to residents in their junior and senior years, and is currently accepting applications for Psychiatry Residency Electives and Selectives for the upcoming academic year. We...

  8. Quality Standards for Dementia Care

    Health Quality Ontario is the province’s advisor on health care quality. Their mandate is to monitor, assess and provide guidance on important health quality issues and to work together with patients to bring about meaningful improvements. They have provided the following 14 Quality Statements for...

  9. Mental Illnesses

    There are many types of mental illnesses. Below you will find a short list of common mental illnesses, followed by information on symptoms, causes, treatment, and related resources. This is not a complete list. For a more thorough list, and diagnostic criteria please refer to the American...

  10. Animal Assisted Therapy

    Animal-Assisted therapy utilizes animals (e.g. dogs) to increase social engagement and communication, decrease psychological feelings of loneliness, boredom, and improve quality of life. Weekly pet visitation sessions that are 30 – 45 minutes in length are offered to patients. Additionally we...

  11. Montessori Activities

    Montessori activities provide practical opportunities for individuals with dementia to experience and engage in meaningful activities. Individual and group activities are tailored to one’s personal needs and interests. They are also tailored to individual ability levels and progress from simple to...

  12. Doll Therapy

    Doll therapy is an alternative therapy to help patients with dementia to alleviate agitation and psychological distress. It helps to decrease feelings of boredom and isolation and may help individuals’ attachment needs. It allows individuals to experience role purpose, social interaction and promote...

  13. Multisensory Interventions

    Sensory Stimulation Sensory stimulation activities provide opportunities for engagement and to reduce responsive behaviours of individuals with dementia. By utilizing familiar objects and exploring the five senses (e.g. sight, taste, smell, hearing and touch) clinicians can promote positive mood and...

  14. Family Member Use of Recreation Facilities

    Recreation facilities are located in Building 2, Level 1, and are open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and weekends from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The gymnasium is equipped for basketball, floor hockey, volleyball, badminton and...

  15. Glossary of Mental Health Terms

    Acquired Brain Injury Addictions Advocacy Alzheimer's Disease Anxiety Autonomy Bipolar Disorder Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Concurrent Disorders Delusions Dementia Depression Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Diversion Programs Dual Diagnosis Eating Disorders Ethics Hallucinations...

  17. Accessing Care for Seniors

    Ontario Shores provides specialized services to meet the mental health needs of individuals 65 years of age and older who suffer from dementia and/or complex mental illness with challenging behaviours. Healthcare professionals use a blended approach of behaviour therapy and medication to address the...

  18. Family Council

    Working in partnership with Ontario Shores, Family Council supports and empowers family caregivers affected by mental health and addiction issues in alignment with Ontario Shores’ Mission, Vision and Values. The Family Council consists of up to 15 volunteers that are representative of families from...

  20. Care Pathway in Geriatric Inpatient Program

    All patients receiving care in our geriatrics program follow a consistent care pathway during their 59-day stay. Each patient's care pathway is unique and individualized to meet their personal needs. Pre-Admission Referrals and collection of necessary information and documentation. The referring...

  21. Medical Students and Physician Assistant Clerks

    Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences is pleased to be able to support medical students in their training and has Affiliation Agreements with the following universities: University of Toronto (Peters-Boyd Academy, Physician Assistant Program) Medical University of the Americas; University...

  22. Treatments Offered for Geriatric Inpatients

    While your loved one is on one of our geriatric units they can expect to receive any number of different therapy techniques to meet their own individual needs and goals. Jump down to: Animal-Assisted Therapy Exercise Hand / Foot Interventions Aromatherapy Music Interventions Montessori Activities...

  23. About Patient and Family Advisors

    WHY SHOULD YOU BECOME A PATIENT AND FAMILY ADVISOR? When you or your family member were using our services at Ontario Shores, did you think things could be done better? If you answered yes, the Patient and Family Advisor role could be the perfect opportunity for you! In this role, you will have the...

  24. How to Become a Patient and Family Advisor

    We have several steps that are required before you can become a Patient and Family Advisor. The first step is to apply! You can see the 5-step process below. Step 1: Application & References Apply here While completing the application form, you must provide two references. References must have known...

  25. From Suicidal Thoughts to Hope for the Future

    Trigger Warning: The content below contains information on mental illness and suicide which some readers may find triggering. If you need support, please contact the Ontario Shores crisis line: 1-800-263-2679. At age 28 Andrea was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Without having...