News & Events

What's happening in the mental health community

News relevant to the Department of Psychiatry will be posted here in between issues of Headlines.

Psychopathology, Culture, & Society

Join us for a lecture of the Dalhousie Global Mental Health Guest Lecture Series presented by Dr. Femi Oyebode, Psychiatrist; Radio Host; Author, Institute of Clinical Sciences, University of Birmingham.

This lecture is offered as part of the Department of Psychiatry’s rounds. For more information about Psychiatry rounds, visit the Psychiatry Rounds Webpage.

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Time: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. AST
Location: Presented on Zoom. Attend Online Passcode: 510555

Annual Student Writing Competition

Canadian medical students and residents are invited to submit reflective essays, poetry or short fiction that explore the intersection of mental health and the humanities to the Dalhousie Department of Psychiatry Annual Student Writing Contest.

Winners will be announced in fall 2025.

Learn more.

Research Day

We’re excited to invite you to the 35th Annual Psychiatry Research Day at Dalhousie University! This event highlights student research and showcases the wide range of expertise within the Department of Psychiatry to the university and local community.

Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Atlantica Hotel Halifax

Learn more and register.