Dr. Mary V. Seeman is Professor Emerita of the Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto. Her research interests are in the biopsychosocial differences between men and women, as these apply to psychotic disorders. She 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. She also continues her lifelong dedication to improving the lives of Canadians living with mental disorders.