Caroline Palmer Honoured with SMPC Lifetime Achievement Award

 

 

In Memoriam: Dr. Gert Morgenstern (1933–2026)

It is with sadness that we mark the passing of Dr. Gert Morgenstern, who died peacefully in Montreal on July 9, 2026, at the age of 92.

Dr. Anthony Gifuni, Montreal Gazette

Opinion: The identity trap of incel rage. Read more

New Research from Prof. Rose Bagot's Lab uncovers how GABAergic neurons encode experienced rewards

New work from Dr. Rosemary Bagot's lab: inhibitory "GABAergic" neurons — long treated as supporting players in the brain — turn out to help track the recent history of rewards in two key decision-making regions (shown in mice). The work reshapes which neurons we think are keeping score of our past outcomes.  

Read the paper in Cell Reports

 

Dr. Vincent Paquin, La Presse

Lorsque passion et bien-être mental se mélangent. Lire ici

Dr. Cécile Rousseau in the Media

Deadly Montreal shooting renews warnings of manosphere and extremist ideologies. CTV News

Pourquoi certains critiquent le succès d’Angine de poitrine? Radio-Canada Odhio

Dr. Anthony Gifuni, Le Devoir

Le piège identitaire de la rage «incel». Lire ici

Dr. Anthony Gifuni, Montreal Gazette

Opinion: The identity trap of incel rage.

Dr. Cécile Rousseau, 98.5

Mouvement incel: «C'est un retour à des visions qu'on pensait derrière nous». Écouter ici

Dr. Naguib Mechawar, Le journal de Montréal

Pour étudier l'alzheimer, le suicide et la dépression : 3800 cerveaux conservés dans une banque à Montréal.

Dr. Vincent Paquin, Montreal Gazette

Federal social media ban gets mixed reviews from Montreal teens, experts.

The Neuro's Virtual Integrated Patient Platform receives major funding

Brain Canada support will help accelerate the discovery of new treatments for brain and nervous system disorders

An innovative project led by Dr. Guy Rouleau at The Neuro has received major funding from Brain Canada, one of four platforms that are advancing treatment discovery across a wide range of neurological disorders. In total the four platforms are being supported with a $8,926,500 investment.

Graduate Student Awards

Congratulations to the following students in our Department on receiving the 2026 Graduate Studentship for Research in Schizophrenia & Psychosis:

Summer 2026 Mental Health Events

The Division of Social & Transcultural Psychiatry is pleased to highlight a series of interdisciplinary workshops and events taking place throughout June.

Bringing together researchers, clinicians, and practitioners from a range of fields—including psychiatry, anthropology, philosophy, neuroscience, and the humanities—this initiative showcases innovative and emerging approaches to mental health research and practice.

Dr. Naguib Mechawar, Radio-Canada Odhio: Tout un matin

Claude Lemieux donne son cerveau à la recherche : Entrevue avec Naguib Mechawar.