Trained in cognitive sciences and driven by a passion for clinical work, Alban Voppel dedicates his research to a question as simple as it is ambitious: can speech help us predict and prevent relapses in early psychosis?

Speech can reveal a lot about how someone is doing, and for people living with schizophrenia, this is especially true. In a recent study at the Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health (CEYMH), we used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse short pieces of speech from people with and without schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, and discovered that the AI did not need to look at what people said, but simply at how their voice sounded.

This year’s event once again offered a rich and meaningful day filled with activities, connection, and inspiring moments. BLOOM Day was made possible thanks to the support of our partners and sponsors, as well as the exceptional dedication of the entire BLOOM Project team.

During the conference “Bridging Knowledges: Experiential Science and Clinical Practices in Youth Homelessness” held at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute, I aimed to create a space for reflection on how we understand and support young people experiencing homelessness and mental health challenges.

The Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health proudly participated in the Alliance Santé Mentale Québec Day, an event that bringss together researchers, healthcare professionals, patient partners, and organizations committed to improving mental health care in Quebec.

Artificial intelligence is now entering spaces once reserved for healthcare professionals: listening, emotional support, and psychological guidance. For clinicians, researchers, and students working with young people, this reality raises urgent questions that science is only beginning to address.

Over the past three months, the Youth, Teen, and Loved Ones Councils have played a vital role in shaping mental health research through lived experience, community engagement, and collaborative feedback.

Last week marked the return of our experiential science seminar series from the Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, featuring Mélodie Cordeau from Dans La Rue – Coalition Jeunes +, held at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute.

Daniel Kruger receives the CEYMH Boeckh Training Award for his commitment to youth mental health Congratulations to Daniel Kruger, MTA,

From Florence to Pavia: CEYMH’s Scientific Journey in Italy At the end of March 2026, our team traveled to Italy

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.

Clinical Spotlight: Award-Winning Psychiatry Resident Fernando Gonzales Aste 1. Could you briefly introduce yourself for those who may not know

1. Describe yourself in one sentence.

I am a curious, sensitive, and creative fellow who feels grateful for opportunities to make music, participate in positive transformations, and to be baffled and inspired by the people around me.

Are the Canadian Kids All Right? Isabelle Boileau and colleagues take a deep dive into the question of youth mental

Making Sense of Fellow Conference Speakers Dr. Jayaprakash Rajendran MD, Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist in Bristol Priory Well Being Centre With

Clinical Spotlight: Julie Corriveau, Art Therapist 1. Describe yourself in one sentence. I am a sensitive, spontaneous, and authentic person.

When I first started experiencing psychosis, schizophrenia was the furthest thing from my mind. I knew I was experiencing anxiety, but I thought my lack of motivation could be depression, my hallucinations could be symptoms of PTSD, my delusions were rational suspicions, etc.

We are excited to share that our research was published this month in JAMA Psychiatry, and we wish to disseminate our findings so they can help others. Our study may offer new insight into how problematic cannabis use increases the risk of psychosis by affecting the brain’s dopamine system—a key pathway involved in movement, motivation, and mood.

Psychosis is often described as losing touch with reality, but for me, I never truly realized I had lost it. I ignored the signs, convinced myself I was okay—even when I wasn’t. In doing so, I only made things worse.

1. Tell us who you are.

Professionally, I’m a clinical psychologist with expertise in the diagnosis of autism, but outside of the office, I’m a mom of twins who loves reading, pop culture, and spending time with my family.

In 2009, Irnes Zeljkovic, a student at Western University, experienced an acute psychotic episode on campus, caused by stress and school pressure. He was brutally arrested by campus police and subsequently…

In the midst of CaRMS (Canadian Resident Matching Service) season—what I like to call “introspection season”—one question keeps coming up: Why psychiatry? 

Clinical Spotlight: Schnell Garçon 1. Tell us who you are. I am a mother of two, a wife, a daughter,

For over a year now, I have been working for Relance des Loisirs tout 9, a community recreation centre. I have held several positions there, including as a companion for children with special needs and as a day camp counselor.

Youth (ages ~12-25) is a period marked by increased risk-taking, a behavior often viewed negatively due to its association with dangerous activities such as substance abuse, unprotected sex, and violence. However, not all risk-taking is harmful.

Clinical Spotlight: Alexandre Veillette 1. Tell us who you are. I am a passionate, active person who truly enjoys helping

Why do we focus so much on youth mental health? And why do youth need their own services? It’s obviously a big deal since Canada recently poured over $500 million of federal funds into establishing the Youth Mental Health Fund with the goal of

1. Tell us who you are in one sentence.

I am a persevering, organized, extroverted, cheerful, and sometimes rebellious person who likes to challenge the status quo.

These days, who has time to read a book that has more than a thousand pages? Even with a schedule without too many constraints, it takes a certain courage to …