Dr. Nathan Smith, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and his colleagues at the Université de Montréal published a new study that shows health benefits of coming out of the closet for lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals.
![](https://www.mcgill.ca/channels/files/channels/styles/medium/public/channels/image/n._smith.jpg?itok=A7gQ9O4r)
![](https://www.mcgill.ca/channels/files/channels/styles/medium/public/channels/image/photo.jpg?itok=cEG8MVXx)
Canal Savoir’s television program, Campus is profiling ECP’s Dr. Tara Flanagan out in the field!
![](https://www.mcgill.ca/channels/files/channels/styles/medium/public/channels/image/smith_sede_calendar.jpg?itok=WmMN_UOG)
The SEDE Calendar project showcases the talent, hard work and dedication of McGill staff, students, faculties, local artists and community organizations. Dr. Nathan Smith, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology was featured in the month of May in the Social Equity & Diversity Education 2012-2013 Calendar!
![](https://www.mcgill.ca/channels/files/channels/styles/medium/public/channels/image/holiday_campaign_flyer.jpg?itok=KuC7l1CE)
The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology's Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky, Interim Chair, was interviewed for Fox News!
![](https://www.mcgill.ca/channels/files/channels/styles/medium/public/channels/image/j._derevensky_-_speaking_at.jpg?itok=emGcBY-U)
On Wednesday, November 28th, 2012 the Institute of Human Development and Well-Being presented an Inaugural Book Launch, where authors such as The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology's Drs.
![](https://www.mcgill.ca/channels/files/channels/styles/medium/public/channels/image/doc93.jpg?itok=bTRjV4eK)
On Friday, November 23, the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology's Dr. Tara Flanagan, Assistant Professor, and School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Dr.
![](https://www.mcgill.ca/channels/files/channels/styles/medium/public/channels/image/ihdw_nov22_document.jpg?itok=QT-enJGm)
The Institute for Human Development and Well-Being held the Creating University-Community Partnerships, Youth Mental Health: Building Resilience Interactive Conference on Tuesday, November 22, 2012. The conference was co-hosted by the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology's Dr. Nancy Health, James McGill Professor, and Dr. Elana Bloom, Coordinator, Centre of Excellence for Mental Health, Lester B. Pearson School Board.
![](https://www.mcgill.ca/channels/files/channels/styles/medium/public/channels/image/fssttlectureseries1213.jpg?itok=jCk42iMr)
Family and School Support and Treatment Team in conjunction with the Centre of Excellence for Mental Health presents the 2012-2013 Lecture Series where the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology's Dr. Nancy Heath, James McGill Professor, will be speaking.
![](https://www.mcgill.ca/channels/files/channels/styles/medium/public/channels/image/v._talwar.jpg?itok=fjZIlPZS)
The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology's Dr. Victoria Talwar, Canada Research Chair, was recently featured in USA Today for her research on children's lie-telling. Dr. Talwar's research focuses on the development of children’s understanding of the concepts of truth and lies and their actual truth-telling and lie-telling behaviour.
Congratulations to the following Professors in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology for their many years of continued service to the university. A big thanks goes out to them all for their continued efforts and committment over the years!
Drs. Jacob Burack (Professor), Susanne Lajoie (Canada Research Chair) and Alenoush Saroyan (Professor) - 20 years of service
Dr. Alain Breuleux (Associate Professor) - 25 years of service
![](https://www.mcgill.ca/channels/files/channels/styles/medium/public/channels/image/principal_report_-_n._heath_18-10-12.png?itok=p0myeWjd)
Early this year Dr. Nancy Heath launched the website, Self-Injury and Outreach Support(SiOS), which was the first international online outreach initiative to provide help and information on self-injury. Dr. Heath's work has been highlighted in the 2011 Principal's Report. Congratulations!
![Canadian Psychological Association Canadian Psychological Association](https://www.mcgill.ca/channels/files/channels/styles/medium/public/channels/image/218506_cpa_picture_news-86x35.jpg?itok=reFNJDAg)
Congratulations Dept. of Educational & Counselling Psychology faculty member Dr. Nathan Smith, Chair-Elect of the Fellows committee of the American Psychological Association.
![American Psychological Association American Psychological Association](https://www.mcgill.ca/channels/files/channels/styles/medium/public/channels/image/218505_apa_picture_news.jpg?itok=4UT3XwZ7)
Congratulations to Dept. of Educational & Counselling Psychology faculty member Dr. Martin Drapeau, Chair-Elect on the Executive Committee of the Clinical Section of the Canadian Psychological Association.