Centre d'excellence en 
santé mentale des jeunes

Centre of Excellence
in Youth Mental Health

CEYMH Youth & Loved Ones Councils

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Involving service users and their families in the pursuit of excellence in both research and the improvement of mental health care.
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Research

Research

Generating new knowledge in neuroscience and mental health for empirically-informed early interventions and treatments
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Activities

Activities

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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

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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

April 2026: 

From Florence to Pavia: CEYMH’s Scientific Journey in Italy

At the end of March 2026, our team traveled to Italy to participate in two major international conferences focused on mental health, psychosis, and schizophrenia:  the Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS) conference in Florence and the 4th DISCOURSE in Psychosis consortium meeting in Pavia. 

Learn more about the scientific journey of our members.

Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health team at the 4th DISCOURSE in Psychosis consortium meeting, Schizophrenia International Research Society 2026.

April 2026: 

Congratulations to our team for receiving Luminas Award!

We are proud to announce that our team has received the 2026 Luminas Award from the CIUSSS de l’Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal for excellence in partnerships and our director, Lena Palaniyappan, was honoured with an individual award in teaching and research.

April 2026: 

Upcoming Experiential Science Talks

We are pleased to welcome Mélodie Cordeau, who will present her journey and expertise in youth homelessness.

On April 14, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at Douglas Hall, Room C-0111 (Basement) and on Zoom.

Find more information about this event on our Events page.

BLOOM ECLOS projet participation centre excellence in youth mental health

March 2026: 

BLOOM project reaches 200 participants!

We are proud to announce the participation of 200 individuals in our Bloom project. 

This youth mental health research project aims to better understand the onset of mental health challenges in adolescents and young adults, contributing to their prevention and improving access to specialized mental health care. It addresses key questions about mental development, emotional well-being, and psychological trajectories in young people.

The Bloom project is still seeking volunteers. If you would like to get involved, please contact us by email at bloom.eclos.comtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca or visit our website for more information here.

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