The Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health at the Alliance Santé Mentale Québec Day
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.
AI and Mental Health: What Professionals and Students Need to Know About the Risks of Chatbots
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.
Youth, Teen and Loved Ones Council: 3-Month Meeting Review
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.
Experiential Talk Serie Melodie 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.
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!
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.
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.