Public Panel Discussion

Each year, to coincide with the Department of Psychiatry Research Day, the department hosts a public discussion on an important topic for researchers and the local community.

How Early is Early Intervention for Potential Mental Illness? What are the risks, what do we do?

This interactive panel discussion for the public will focus on how we can improve access to interventions and services for young people who are experiencing mental health difficulties. Are we making a difference? What does the future hold?

Join our guest speaker and a panel of local experts for an informative discussion and bring your questions!

Event Details 

When: 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2026

Where: The Peggy Corkum Music Room
               6181 Lady Hammond Rd.
               Halifax, NS

FREE PUBLIC EVENT
All are welcome. No registration required.

This event is in person only and will not be recorded.

Space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Guest Speaker:

Dr. Jai Shah
Psychiatrist and Researcher
Douglas Research Centre and McGill University

Panelists

Panel Members:

• Dr. Jai Shah, Psychiatrist and Researcher, Douglas Research Centre and McGill University (Guest Speaker)
• Dr. Sabina Abidi, Interim Head of Psychiatry and Psychiatrist, IWK Health; and, Interim Head, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University
• Dr. Rudolf Uher, Canada Research Chair in Early Intervention in Psychiatry; and, Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University
• Dr. Lori Wozney, Sun Life Chair in Youth Mental Health; and, Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University

Moderator:

• Krista Ellsworth, RN, Clinical Practice Educator, Early Psychosis Intervention Nova Scotia

Venue Information

The Music Room is conveniently located at 6181 Lady Hammond Road in Halifax's North End, close to the MacKay Bridge and Bedford Highway. It is also accessible by Halifax Transit (Routes 7, 29 and 93).

Parking:
The Music Room does not have a parking lot, but there is free street parking on Lady Hammond Road, Basinview Drive, Leeds Street and other surrounding side streets.

Questions?

Email Psych.Grad@dal.ca