Dre Cécile Rousseau, Le journal de Montréal
Grand-mère attaquée à coups de hache : « Il faut garder le lien avec nos ados », prévient une pédopsychiatre. Écoutez ici
Obituary – Dr. Marc Laporta
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Dr. Marc Laporta.
Dr. Laporta was a valued member of the Department of Psychiatry for over 36 years, working at the MUHC and at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute, where he led the WHO Collaborative Center.
Dr. Reut Gruber, iHeart
The clocks will be falling back yet again this weekend. Listen here
Dr. Reut Gruber, CityNews
‘Gain improved sleep’: Montreal psychologist clocks in on coping with daylight saving time ending this weekend. Read more
Dr. Massimiliano Orri, McGill Newsroom
Study links early cannabis use and health problems. Read more
Dr Simon Ducharme, Le Téléjournal - Radio-Canada, La Presse
Un médicament pour ralentir la maladie d’Alzheimer autorisé par Santé Canada. Regardez ici
Un nouveau médicament contre l’alzheimer. Lire ici
From the Graduate Office
Congratulations to Bing Cai and Sabrah Khanyari, recipients of the Fall 2025 GREAT Travel Award! Each award, valued at $823, supports graduate students in their research-related travel expenses and conference participation. The winners were selected by lottery.
Four additional awards will be available for Winter 2026 and Summer 2026—details to come. Eligible students are encouraged to apply!
Dr David Benrimoh, Radio-Canada
« Allo? J’écoute… » : la détresse humaine à l’ère de l’IA. Lire ici
From the Graduate Office
Congratulations to Bing Cai and Sabrah Khanyari, recipients of the Fall 2025 GREAT Travel Award! Each award, valued at $823, supports graduate students in their research-related travel expenses and conference participation. The winners were selected by lottery.
Four additional awards will be available for Winter 2026 and Summer 2026—details to come. Eligible students are encouraged to apply!
Dr. Michael Meaney Elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Dr. Michael Meaney is among 100 newly elected regular members of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), one of the highest honors in health and medicine. He is recognized for pioneering research in behavioral epigenetics, revealing how early life adversity can alter gene expression and impact brain development.
Dre Linda Booij, Radio-Canada Ohdio
La suralimentation chez les filles et les troubles de santé mentale. Écoutez ici
Dr. Srividya Iyer, The Hill Times
Trend of increasing mental health challenges requires much more funding, say health sector experts. Read more
Dr. Simon Ducharme, La Presse
L’espoir d’une grande avancée en psychiatrie. Lire ici
Lutte contre la maladie d’Alzheimer : Guerre scientifique autour de nouveaux médicaments. Lire ici
Dr. Linda Booij, McGill Newsroom
Childhood overeating can be a harbinger of later mental health struggles in girls, study finds. Read more
Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy joins the Board of the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy has joined the Board of Directors of the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP). With her extensive expertise and unwavering commitment to advancing suicide prevention in Canada, Dr. Geoffroy is honored to take on this important role.