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Youth Mental Health is a pressing global challenge. The Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, together with McGill University, the Douglas Research Centre, and the CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal are poised to address it together.
Investing in Youth Mental Health is investing in our future
Our Centre is not a service provider. Need help? Call 1-800-668-6868 or visit kidshelpphone.ca. In crisis? Dial 911 or your local service provider. Additional mental health resources can be found here.
CEYMH News
February 2026:
CEYMH BOECKH Training Award – Applications now open
The CEYMH Boeckh Training Award supports youth mental health and early intervention professionals in Montreal by funding formal training opportunities, including workshops, national and international conferences, courses, and more.
This award recognizes the ongoing journey of skill development, knowledge growth, and embracing new perspectives through dedicated training.
Deadline: March 13, 2026
See link for full details here.
February 2026:
Congratulations to Our DISCOURSE Award Winners!
We are proud to announce that Dalia Elleuch (Rising Star), Tiana Wei (Early Career Research Award), and Fiona Meister (Early Career Research Award) have been recognized at the DISCOURSE Awards. These awards celebrate research excellence, innovation, and the remarkable contributions in the field.
February 2026:
Coffee & Collaboration: Episode 2 with CIUSSS-ODIM
The second episode of Coffee & Collaboration, held in partnership with CIUSSS-ODIM, brought together clinicians, researchers, and peer support workers to discuss youth mental health, AI tools like ChatGPT, peer support roles, and cutting-edge research projects including DEEPDD and TMS. This initiative promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation in mental health care.
View the video here.
February 2026:
Historic achievement: Five CEYMH researchers receive SIRS Early Career Awards
This year, our center is celebrating an exceptional achievement: five of our researchers have been awarded the prestigious Early Career Award by the Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS), the highest number our team has ever received! Congratulations to Fatima Abboud, Fernando Gonzales-Aste, Mona Dlikan, Chaimaa El-Mouslih, and Alban Voppel.