Reprendre le contrôle sur l’anorexie
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Published on: 23 Nov 2022
Dear Residents and Faculty,
The Resident Awards Night took place on November 21, 2022. 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, Residents and Administrative Staff achievements. It was truly a pleasure to be able to celebrate again in-person. Congratulations to all this year’s winners!
Faculty Awards
Best Clinical Supervisor for Junior residents
Winner: Dr. Alexandru Traicu
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Published on: 23 Nov 2022
Dr. Richard Montoro (Associate Professor) was named the 2022 Prix d’excellence en développement professionnel continue from Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec.This distinguished prize was awarded at the Journées de formation interdisciplinaires (JFI), Palais des congrès de Montréal on November 18. This awards recognizes pioneers, builders and innovators who have advanced professional development through the implementation of educational processes, resources or educational tools. Congratulations Dr. Montoro!
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Published on: 21 Nov 2022
Congratulations to Dr. Gustavo Turecki for being among the most highly cited researchers of 2022! Each year, identifies scientists and social scientists who have demonstrated significant influence through publication of multiple highly cited papers during the last decade.
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Published on: 21 Nov 2022
Attention aux troubles alimentaires
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Published on: 18 Nov 2022
Dr. Martin Lepage (Professor) was awarded the in recognition of his outstanding work.The prize was awarded during the annual Congrès de l'Ordre des psychologues du Québec, which was held at the Palais des congrès on November 4, 2022. Congratulations Dr. Lepage!
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Published on: 11 Nov 2022
On November 4, 2022, researchers, clinicians, and managers of the Douglas Institute got together to celebrate Dr. Vasavan Nair (Professor) and his lifetime of contributions to psychiatry at the Douglas. Dr. Nair is one of the founders of the Douglas Research Centre and was the driving force behind the successful application to FRQS for recognition as a FRQS-supported research centre.
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Published on: 11 Nov 2022
Dr. Michel Perreault was honoured for his work in the domain of addiction by the and the at the 2e Sommet sur les dépendances on October 26th. Congratulations Dr. Perreault!
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Published on: 11 Nov 2022
Natural disasters, pregnancy and baby health are linked. Should Canadians be worried?
It's stressful for anyone, but some researchers have been paying particular attention to how people who are pregnant — and ultimately, their babies — are affected. As new U.S. research yet again shows a link between pregnancy during natural disasters and the eventual health of those children, experts say Canadians should take note.
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Published on: 11 Nov 2022
Four immigrant women changing the STEM landscape in Canada
Dr. Srividya Iyer’s passion for mental health began in childhood when her father told her stories while she sat on his lap.
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Published on: 9 Nov 2022
La signature neurobiologique de l’impulsivité
« On savait dĂ©jĂ qu’un rĂ©seau de gènes Ă©tait associĂ© Ă l’impulsivitĂ© chez les animaux », explique en entrevue tĂ©lĂ©phonique Jose Maria Restrepo, doctorant au Programme intĂ©grĂ© en neurosciences de l’UniversitĂ© ş«ąúÂăÎč. En Ă©tudiant des souris, les chercheurs — sous la direction de Cecilia Flores, professeure titulaire au DĂ©partement de psychiatrie — avaient prĂ©alablement dĂ©terminĂ© l’importance d’un gène, le DCC.
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Published on: 9 Nov 2022
Faut-il rester à l’heure normale ?
«Mais le dĂ©bat devrait ĂŞtre beaucoup plus large que ça, plaide Nicolas Cermakian, chercheur en psychiatrie et spĂ©cialiste de la chronobiologie au Centre de recherche Douglas de l’UniversitĂ© ş«ąúÂăÎč. C’est vrai que le changement d’heure a des effets aigus [typiquement sur quelques jours tout au plus].»
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Published on: 7 Nov 2022
Pourquoi oublie-t-on ?
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Published on: 4 Nov 2022
Un programme de mentorat pour aider les jeunes hommes noirs à réussir
Financé par le gouvernement fédéral, le projet « Flex to Launch » vise à inculquer des compétences de base à de jeunes hommes noirs âgés de 18 à 28 ans afin de faciliter, entre autres, leur intégration au marché du travail.
Le Dr Rob Whitley, professeur au dĂ©partement de psychiatrie de l’UniversitĂ© ş«ąúÂăÎč et chercheur en santĂ© mentale, espère que son programme fera office de « pont » vers la rĂ©ussite et incitera les participants à « accomplir certains de leurs objectifs de vie ».
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Published on: 4 Nov 2022
La Dre Rousseau veut accélérer le rapatriement d’enfants et de mères détenus en Syrie
Une psychiatre québécoise, qui contribue aux efforts visant à soutenir les enfants de femmes détenues dans des camps en Syrie pour s’être jointes à Daech, exhorte le gouvernement fédéral à accélérer leur rapatriement.
La Dre CĂ©cile Rousseau, une psychiatre pĂ©diatrique Ă l’UniversitĂ© ş«ąúÂăÎč, dit que plus on attend, plus dur sera le processus pour tous ceux qui y sont impliquĂ©s.
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Published on: 4 Nov 2022
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