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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
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.
March 2026:
Latest Scientific Publication from the Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health
Formal Thought Disorder (FTD) is an anomalies in how a person organizes and expresses their thoughts—is often presented as the core of psychosis. Yet it remains a paradox: a robust indicator of risk and poor
prognosis, but one that is poorly defined, misunderstood, and rarely measured in clinical practice.
Our review of 50 years of research reveals that FTD is not a single entity, but rather a probabilistic cluster of linguistic and cognitive traits that collectively lead to communication difficulties.
Read the full article here: Why is it hard to assess thought disorder? Clarifying the third domain of psychosis.
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.
