The Centre for the Study of Gender, Social Inequities and Mental Health at Simon Fraser University is at the forefront of developing research and sharing knowledge on intersections between gender, social inequities and mental health.
The Centre for the Study of Gender, Social Inequities and Mental Health
Dialogue Research Action
Mental Health Reform and Policy
Mental health reform and policy research examines current mental health and substance use policies and structures in provincial, federal, and other jurisdictions.
MORE ↪Recovery and Housing
Our researchers work to fill knowledge gaps about gender differences in recovery experiences, and provide new tools for practitioners working to meet the recovery and housing needs of marginalized populations.
MORE ↪Violence, Mental Health, & Substance Use
There is an established association between poverty and mental illness.
MORE ↪Reproductive and Sexual Mental Health
We are working to bridge the gap between research that examines the biological aspects of reproduction, and research that considers social and cultural factors on women’s reproductive health.
MORE ↪Criminal Justice System, Mental Health, & Substance Use
A feminist lens is used by our researchers to study the relationships between race, ethnicity and social class with mental illness and addictions.
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Recent Publications
The Centre is committed to sharing research in the areas of gender, social inequities and mental health. Our research publications and related publications are available here.
Training Opportunities
Knowledge sharing and training are central to the Centre’s mandate. See current trainee led-projects for a glimpse of the training experience.
Recent News
- Press Release: The Inmates are Running the Asylum
The Carnegie Community Centre Marks Mental Health Week with the Premiere of THE INMATES ARE RUNNING THE ASYLUM: The Story of MPA, Vancouver’s Ground-Breaking Mental Health Group. May 2, 2013 ... Read more »