Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Translational applications of advanced brain, cognitive, and mental health analytics and monitoring in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Agreement Number:
RD-004
Agreement Value:
$449,464.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 4, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Description:
Funding will support research and development to identify solutions to National Defence’s Challenge: Understanding and addressing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Department of National Defence is seeking novel tools and methods to assess, address and treat PTSD resulting from defence and security operations. This includes the integrated dimensions of diagnosis, prevention, training, education, resilience, and moral injury treatment.
Organization:
National Defence
Expected Results:
The expected result is the development of new tools and methods for the diagnosis of PTSD and novel and efficient methods and programs to treat CAF members and public safety personnel who develop stress injuries or suffer from other brain injuries or trauma.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5G 1E8
Reference Number:
018-2023-2024-Q1-RD-004
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Hospital for Sick Children
Program:
Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security Program - Innovation Networks
Program Purpose:
Collaborate with academic and private sector partners to build a network of expertise to support Canada’s current and future defence and security needs.