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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
May 2026:
Coffee & Collaboration: Episode 4 with CIUSSS-ODIM
The fourth episode of Coffee & Collaboration, held in partnership with CIUSSS-ODIM, brought together clinicians, researchers, and peer support workers to explore research in clinical settings, community voices, and eating disorders.
This initiative promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation in mental health care.
May 2026:
AI and Mental Health in the Media Spotlight
Through two media appearances, Dr. Lena Palaniyappan and Dr. Alban Voppel discussed emerging issues surrounding chatbots and artificial intelligence in mental health.
Their insights highlight concerns related to chatbot-related psychosis, emotional attachment to AI systems, and the impact of conversational technologies on young people.
April 2026:
Upcoming Experiential science talk
We are honoured to welcome Clara Levesque, who will share insights on cultivating resilience in the context of intimate partner violence through creative practice.
On May 12, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, at Douglas Mental Health University Institute, Perry Room E-2205, Second Floor and on Zoom.
Find more information about this event on our Events page.
April 2026:
Join us for Bloom Day!
Please join the Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health for Bloom Day on Saturday May 30th!
The event starts at 10am and ends at 3pm, but feel free to drop in a whatever time suits your schedule. We will have engaging talks from mental health experts along with a musical jam session, arts & crafts activites and puppies to hug! We hope to see you there.
For registration click here or contact bloom.eclos.comtl@ssss.gouv.qc.ca.