The Cohort Network for Adolescents and Youth with Multiple Mental Health Conditions (CALM), one of the Ontario Brain Institute’s newest Integrated Discovery Programs, is transforming research on multiple mental health challenges that affect young people.

Funded for the first time in 2023, the CALM team is already reshaping how clinical care is provided to youth. Grounded in the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), CALM ensures that its research reflects the diverse needs of this age group across Canada, ensuring their lived experiences shape every aspect of the program. "We want to ensure that the voices of youth with diverse experiences are included—not just in terms of culture and race, but also in terms of accessibility, language, and other needs," explained Shanique Edwards, Chair of the EDI Committee.