CANADIAN ACADEMY OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY / L'ACADEMIE CANADIENNE DE PSYCHIATRIE GERIATRIQUE

The Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry advances the mental health and psychiatric care of older adults across Canada through professional education, clinical guidance, and research. Based in Markham, the organization brings together psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals who specialize in treating older people facing conditions like depression, dementia, anxiety, and cognitive decline. The Academy develops clinical practice standards, offers continuing education for its members, and works to raise awareness about mental health issues affecting seniors in the GTA and beyond. By strengthening the knowledge and skills of practitioners who care for aging populations, the organization helps ensure that older adults receive appropriate, evidence-based psychiatric treatment. The Academy also advocates for policies that support mental health services tailored to the needs of seniors in Canada's healthcare system.