Dr. Myrna Lashley quoted in CTV News
Expanded lockdown means even more challenges to Quebecers' mental health …Not everyone is struggling. Psychologist Mryna Lashley said there is no need to feel guilty if you're among those who are thriving. “We're not emphasizing the fact that not everybody has to feel depressed, not everybody has to have mental health difficulties because of this,” she said.
Dr. Samuel Veissière quoted in Washington Post
Spending the pandemic talking to yourself? If you live alone, you’re not alone. …Samuel Veissière, an assistant professor of psychiatry at McGill University who has studied tulpamancy, suspects that during the pandemic, “a tulpamancer might be doing better than average because they’re used to being alone,” he says. “They’ve developed these coping mechanisms. They’re able to entertain themselves.”
Professor Tina Montreuil quoted in CTV News
Canadians leave their Christmas lights on to get through dark times …Dr. Tina C. Montreuil, an associate member of the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University, said the lights can really bring a boost to morale during trying times. “Hope is an essential ingredient of resilience,” she said. “One of the only really true ways that we can sustain the ongoing restrictions is to holding onto some level of hope.”
Dr. Ashok Malla featured in Toronto Star
She was suicidal, struggling with PTSD and addicted to alcohol. The help she needed was all under one roof
Dr. Eric Latimer featured in Toronto Star
Defund the police — and then what? What Toronto can learn from the places out in front of a global movement
Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy (Associate Member) featured in Le Devoir
Une détresse psychologique sous-estimée dans nos écoles secondaires
In Memoriam - Dr. Giamal Luheshi (1959 - 2020)
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our esteemed colleague and friend Dr. Giamal Luheshi. Giamal passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Resident Awards Night 2020
Dear Residents and Faculty,
The Resident Awards Night took place via zoom on November 23, 2020. We would like to thank the MPRA and the Department of Psychiatry for making this a special evening where we were able to honor Faculty, Resident and Administrative Staff achievements.
Faculty Awards
Best Clinical Supervisor for Senior residents
Winner: Dr. Tewfik Said
Dr. Cécile Rousseau quoted in Vancouver Sun
Experts question deletion of racism allegations from Vancouver police report
Dr. Martin Gignac mentionné dans le Journal de Montréal
Garder ses enfants sains à la maison. Lire l'article
Drs. Gustavo Turecki, Michael Meaney and Nathan Spreng named to Highly Cited Researchers 2020 List
Congratulations to Dr. Gustavo Turecki, Dr. Michael Meaney and Dr. Nathan Spreng (Associate Member) for being among the most highly cited researchers of 2020! Each year, Clarivate™ identifies the world’s most influential researchers ─ the select few who have been most frequently cited by their peers over the last decade. This is demonstrated by the production of multiple highly-cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for field and year in the Web of Science™.
Dr. Romina Mizrahi awarded the Joel Elkes Research Award from ACNP
Congratulations to Dr. Romina Mizrahi on her American College of Neuropsychopharmacology’s Joel Elkes Award! The ACNP presents the Joel Elkes Research Award to a young scientist in recognition of an outstanding clinical contribution to neuropsychopharmacology. Read more
Dr. Mark Brandon receives leadership grant
Congratulations to Dr. Mark Brandon, recipient of Brain Canada’s Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research Program grants. Dr. Brandon is among 20 successful applicants from across the country to receive $100,000 in research funding distributed over a period of two years.
Dr. Rob Whitley featured in Hill Times
Worrying statistics on men’s mental health signal it’s time for an inquiry
(By Rob Whitley) All too often, the word 'gender' is typically equated with 'women,' meaning that issues disproportionately affecting men are overlooked or ignored. Hill Times
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Professor Tina Montreuil quoted in Journal Métro
L'autogestion de la santé mentale : un outil pour mieux aller
...Alors que l’accès aux services de santé mentale reste parfois coûteux et difficile d’accès, la psychologue souligne de plus l’importance de sensibiliser le gouvernement à cet effet.
Journal Métro
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