About mhapy

This project explores a novel treatment that has potential to be impactful on mental health related issues.  The chatbot has may provide accessible treatment services fo rthose who would otherwise be subjected to lengthy wait times or absence of service due to lack of resources in their community.

Chijindu Ukagwu, RN, is a staff nurse at Brockville Mental Health Centre and principal investigator in this project.  His commitment to research is long-standing, as demonstrated through his position of Associate Editor of the University of Ottawa Science Undergraduate Research Journal.

Co-investigators are Dr. Alfonaso Corona, MD and Nicole Rodrigues, MEd. The project operates under The Royal Ottawa Healthcare Group which brings together Brockville Mental Health Centre, the Royal’s Institute of Mental Health Research, the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health, and the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre.

About the Team

Nurse Innovator Award Amount: $35,000

Chijindu Ukagwu is a registered Nurse with a focus on mental health. Over the last two years, he has worked with people who have come in conflict with the law. Chijindu is passionate about adopting technology and artificial intelligence to expand access to mental health care especially for people who have been historically excluded. He is the founder of mhapy.com and matronsolutions.com.