Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2006-04-06
Invested on: 2007-05-04
Mary Seeman is a pioneer in the area of women's mental health. Her research into gender differences in schizophrenia has garnered international recognition. At the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, she established the first outpatient clinic dedicated to women affected by psychosis. In addition, she has helped raise public awareness of the illness through her involvement with the Schizophrenia Society of Canada. Professor emerita at the University of Toronto, she also continues her lifelong dedication to improving the lives of Canadians living with mental disorders.