Department of Psychiatry

Faculty of Medicine

Strategic Plan 2026‑2031

The Department of Psychiatry’s 2026–2031 Strategic Plan reflects our shared priorities, values, and guiding principles as a clinical and academic community. Building on the bold and transformational agenda of our previous strategic plan, this framework reaffirms our enduring commitment to excellence in education, high-impact research, and outstanding clinical care, while placing renewed and deliberate emphasis on our people, our partners, and the communities we serve.

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	Vision Excellence and innovation in psychiatric care, education, research, and advocacy, shaping the future of mental health care locally and globally.
	Mission To advance the understanding and treatment of psychiatric illness through excellence in clinical care, education, research, equitable leadership, advocacy, and community engagement.
	Values The values from the Faculty of Medicine’s 2023-2028 Strategic Plan guide the department’s work: RESPECT – Work and learning environments grounded in high regard for the aspirations, rights, and traditions of all. Collegial, professional relationships that build feelings of trust, safety, and wellbeing. INCLUSION – A diverse mix of outstanding students, scholars, researchers, and staff who share an enriched sense of belonging and commitment to action. The power of diversity demonstrated through inclusive engagement with our communities. COLLABORATION – Genuine appreciation for what is important to one another, our partners and those whom we serve. Strong, productive relationships. ACCOUNTABILITY – Providing people with the tools, time, and other resources they need to do their work. Setting the bar for integrity in transparent communication. Setting new standards for high-quality and equitable approaches to medical education, research, and clinical practice. EXCELLENCE – Striving for enduring improvement in individual, community, population, and planetary health. An ongoing commitment to sustainable quality improvement.
	Guiding Principles The department’s stated Guiding Principles were co-developed by our department with community partners. These five Guiding Principles inform departmental equity work across all streams to promote alignment between our stated Values and our actions. Nothing about us without us: To promote reciprocal co-creation and co-ownership of programs and all academic deliverables Do no harm: To include awareness of past/present colonial harms, potential future harms, and environmental stewardship Pluralism/Two-eyed seeing: To include a stance of curiosity and reciprocity in learning and to promote diversity Strengths-based: To align with positive psychiatry/psychology and to support advocacy People-first with kindness: To promote a sense of belonging and community