Centre d'excellence en 
santé mentale des jeunes

Centre of Excellence
in Youth Mental Health

CEYMH Youth & Loved Ones Councils

Our counsils

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

Canadian youth affected by mental illness
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of adults experiencing mental illness developed symptoms before reaching the age of 25
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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: 

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.

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bloom day centre excellence youth mental health 30 may 2026 douglas hall

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.

April 2026: 

Experiential Science Talk with Mélodie Corneau Replay

Watch the replay of our latest Experiential Science Talk featuring Mélodie Cordeau from Dans la Rue – Coalition Jeunes +. 

Her seminar opened an important dialogue on youth homelessness, exploring root causes, barriers to care, stigma, and the essential role of trust-building between youth and professionals. 

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Daniel Kruger CEYMH Boeckh Training Award

April 2026: 

CEYMH-Boeckh Training Award Laureate

Congratulations to Daniel Kruger, MTA, MA, on being awarded the CEYMH-Boeckh training award.

This award highlights his dedication to improving mental health care for adolescents.

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