Institute for Mental Health Policy Research

Dr. Samantha Wells

Senior Director, Institute for Mental Health Policy Research

We provide evidence to drive system and policy change, and reduce the burden of mental illness, including addictions, across populations.

The Institute for Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR) is a key driver in building the knowledge base for policy decisions, intervention development and health system improvement. Our experts track mental health at the population level, and identify social and economic factors affecting mental illness. We are dedicated to providing evidence to inform policy and improve the healthcare system for people with mental illness. We develop and evaluate community and population level interventions to reduce mental illness. Core to our work is building collaborations and partnerships within and outside CAMH to promote research synergies and enhance the reach and impact of our work.