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We invite you to show your support to Marjolaine by attending the Final Competition, taking place on March 10, 2020 at 3:00 PM at the Faculty Club Ballroom. The registration link can be found here: /skillsets/3mt

Published on: 27 Feb 2020

Numerous The early months of the year are traditionally a time for abstinence, introspection, and renewal. This is witnessed in old-time traditions such as New Year’s Resolutions and fasting for Lent. It is also seen in emerging traditions, such as Dry January or Veganuary. Another emerging tradition has become known as a digital detox. This refers to self-initiated periods of abstinence from using digital devices, especially abstention from social media. This practice is a response to growing concerns about the over-usage of social media and digital devices.
Psychology Today

Published on: 19 Feb 2020

Chawki Benkelfat, a creative clinician-scientist and James 鶹ýվ Professor in 鶹ýվ’s Department of Psychiatry, died on January 7th at age 66 following a long struggle that somehow did not stop him from writing and supporting his many patients and associates. His research interests were broad, sufficiently so that he described himself as studying “human models of psychiatric disorders.” Our thoughts and sympathies are with his wife Naima, daughters Lamia and Rislaine, grandson Othman, father Othman, and brother Fethi.

Published on: 6 Feb 2020

We are very proud to announce that Dr. Leon Tourian is this year's recipient of the 鶹ýվ PGME Program Director Leadership Award.

Published on: 19 Dec 2019

Daniel Almeida, a PhD student under the supervision of Dr. Gustavo Turecki in 鶹ýվ’s Integrated Program in Neuroscience and at the Douglas Research Centre, was included in Forbes Magazine’s Top 30 under 30 list, unveiled December 3. Overall, the ninth annual list includes 600 young entrepreneurs, risk-takers and game changers who are redefining what it means to innovate and lead by example.

Published on: 5 Dec 2019

LE 26E PRIX FEMMES DE MÉRITE: 256 735 $ RÉCOLTÉS AU PROFIT DU Y DES FEMMES DE MONTRÉAL

Published on: 10 Oct 2019

September 19, 2019, Ottawa, ON—The Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) is pleased to announce the inauguration of its new president, Dr. Georgina Zahirney, at its annual conference, last week in Quebec City.

Published on: 30 Sep 2019

Dr. Kieran O’Donnell, Assistant Professor and researcher at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute, was recently awarded a NARSAD Young Investigator Grant by Brain & Behavior Research Foundation for his project, “Molecular Screening for Perinatal Mental Health”. This foundation is committed to alleviating the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding scientific grants that will enable people to live full, happy, and productive lives.

Published on: 16 Sep 2019

La dépression chez les jeunes

De nombreux questionnaires tentent de cibler les enfants en détresse en adaptant les questions des adultes avec des termes plus simples. «La pêche aux symptômes s’avère souvent hasardeuse et on court le risque de ramasser trop de jeunes dans ses filets, par peur d’en laisser échapper», annonce Cécile Rousseau, chercheuse en psychiatrie sociale et culturelle à l’université 鶹ýվ.
Journal Metro

Published on: 27 Aug 2019

People skipping doctors and using CBD oil for bipolar disorder 'not treated at all,' warns expert
"A lot of patients have contacted me from all over Canada, and [are] using cannabidiol to treat depression, bipolar disorder," said Dr. Gabriella Gobbi, a psychiatrist at 鶹ýվ's faculty of medicine and the 鶹ýվ Health Centre.

CBC

Published on: 27 Aug 2019

Au moment où les jeux vidéo commencent à être implantés dans certaines écoles secondaires québécoises par le biais de programmes inspirés des sports-études, Véronique Bohbot, professeure au Département de psychiatrie de l'Université 鶹ýվ, tire la sonnette d'alarme. La chercheuse à l'Institut universitaire en santé mentale Douglas ne s'explique pas cette décision, qui ne suit pas les recommandations des associations de pédiatres du Canada et des États-Unis. Véronique Bohbot explique que certains types de jeux vidéo peuvent atrophier l'hippocampe, et ainsi, endommager la matière grise.

Published on: 27 Aug 2019

Pas de doute: les jeux vidéo, c’est du sérieux. Faut-il pour autant les intégrer au programme scolaire? C’est beaucoup moins certain. Québec devrait d’abord s’intéresser à l’impact des écrans sur les jeunes, comme l’a proposé récemment le député André Fortin.

Les écrans ne sont pas seulement interactifs, ils sont aussi adhésifs. Comment en décoller les enfants est une préoccupation constante pour de nombreux parents, y compris l’été. Tout ce temps passé à jouer et à regarder des vidéos est-il dommageable?

Published on: 19 Aug 2019

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