Experiential Talk Serie Melodie Cordeau
Experiential science talks series: Mélodie Cordeau 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. This seminar created a meaningful space for dialogue and reflection […]
CEYMH-Boeckh Training Award Laureate
Daniel Kruger receives the CEYMH Boeckh Training Award for his commitment to youth mental health Congratulations to Daniel Kruger, MTA, MA for earning the prestigious CEYMH Boeckh Training Award. This award highlights his dedication to improving mental health care for adolescents. A music therapy expert at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute As a Certified […]
From Florence to Pavia: CEYMH’s Scientific Journey in Italy
From Florence to Pavia: CEYMH’s Scientific Journey in Italy At the end of March 2026, our team traveled to Italy to participate in two major international conferences focused on mental health, psychosis, and schizophrenia. The first was the Schizophrenia International Research Society (SIRS) conference in Florence, which brings together global researchers to advance knowledge in the field. […]
Congratulations to our team for receiving the Luminas Award!
Congratulations to our team for receiving Luminas Award! 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. This distinction highlights the collaboration, creativity, and tireless energy our team brings to every partnership. While research often focuses on collecting data, our initiative […]
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 […]
Clinical Spotlight: Fernando Gonzales Aste
Clinical Spotlight: Award-Winning Psychiatry Resident Fernando Gonzales Aste 1. Could you briefly introduce yourself for those who may not know you yet?My name is Fernando Gonzales Aste. I was born and raised in Peru and moved to Canada in 2016 to start an MSc in neuroscience at McGill University. I am currently a 4th-year psychiatry resident at […]
Clinical Spotlight: Daniel Kruger, MTA, MA
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?
Are the Canadian Kids All Right? Isabelle Boileau and colleagues take a deep dive into the question of youth mental health. Is there a true rise in youth mental health difficulties or are we facing an epiphenomenon from other systemic changes? The clear answer is yes, there is a genuine rise in youth distress. This […]
Making Sense of Fellow Conference Speakers
Making Sense of Fellow Conference Speakers Dr. Jayaprakash Rajendran MD, Visiting Consultant Psychiatrist in Bristol Priory Well Being Centre With Clinical Interests: General Adult Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, Forensic Psychiatry, Dual Diagnosis, Complex Mental Health in Secure Settings and Special Interests in: Literature, Psychiatry and Psychotherapies. The second day of the annual British Indian Psychiatrists Conference […]
Clinical Spotlight: Julie Corriveau
Clinical Spotlight: Julie Corriveau, Art Therapist 1. Describe yourself in one sentence. I am a sensitive, spontaneous, and authentic person. 2. What led you to work in this field? During my visual arts studies, mental health emerged as a central theme, and I had the opportunity to integrate and deepen this topic in my artistic […]