Why Your Brain Sometimes Plays Tricks on You
Science explained by CEYMH’s researchers Why Your Brain Sometimes Plays Tricks on You ? – Rami Hamati – Paranoia is far more common than we think and a tiny part of the brain may explain why. In a recent study conducted at the Institute of Mental Health Research in Ottawa, we used a specialized brain […]
Can We Understand Youth Mental Health Earlier?
Science explained by CEYMH’s researchers Can We Understand Youth Mental Health Earlier? – Elsa Bernier & Céline Villemus – Many mental health difficulties begin before the age of 25, and they are not always noticed right away. The BLOOM program is working to change this by following young people in the Montreal area over five […]
News: BLOOM Takes a Major Step Forward in Cannabis and Youth Mental Health Research
June 2026: BLOOM: Two Major Announcements for Cannabis Use and Youth Mental Health Research Health Research Two landmark announcements mark a turning point for the BLOOM project, and for thousands of young Canadians living with mental health challenges. Read our blog
BLOOM DAY
BLOOM DAY Saturday 30 May 2026 10 AM to 3 PM A wellness event dedicated to young people, filled with inspiring talks, creative activities, music, and even puppies to cuddle! Come at a time that suits you. The event is FREE and open for everyone. Register now or contact us if you have […]
A Season of exceptional achievements at the CEYMH
A Season of exceptional achievements at the CEYMH As we move through the early months of 2026, trainees and staff from the Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health (CEYMH) have received an extraordinary wave of recognition — from major international research awards to competitive student mobility grants. February and March 2026 have truly highlighted […]
My Journey as a youth with Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
“Excuse me, sorry”… that’s how it all started. I was around six or seven years old in Florida when my parents noticed I would repeatedly say “excuse me sorry” when there was no need for it…
One size does not fit all for addiction treatment
The concept of “one size fits all” is frequently used for clothing, yet we are well aware that it rarely holds true. Why?
Cloze reading and predictability: Language in psychosis
Researchers have looked at using large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT to investigate psychosis, with predictability of speech as an especially promising area of research. In psychosis, it sometimes occurs that when a person talks, their speech is less predictable …
A Gift for life
It all started while I was training to complete my first marathon. My father’s best friend, who had sport running through his veins, told me …
Retrieving my senses
I’d like for you, here, to make a long story short, like a short film, a quick glimpse, even like a breath. My life’s been up and down, sometimes mainly up and sometimes mainly down. I like to think of myself as a survivor.