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Aller au lit entre 22h et 23h serait l'idéal pour la santé du coeur.

...Le lien entre notre horloge interne (ce qu’on appelle le rythme circadien) et de multiples problèmes de santé, du cancer jusqu’à des maladies métaboliques comme le diabète, est bien documenté, rappelle le professeur Nicolas Cermakian, qui est chercheur au Centre de recherche Douglas et professeur au département de psychiatrie de l’Université Â鶹AV.

Published on: 28 Jan 2022

4,2 millions pour le cerveau

Published on: 27 Jan 2022

The Mental Health Troubles of Middle-Aged Men

(By Rob Whitley) There are many psychiatric subspecialties focused on specific age categories. These includechild psychiatry, youth mental health, and geriatric psychiatry. But there is no subspecialty known as "mid-life mental health" or "middle-aged psychiatry." This is concerning, as statistics indicate that this can be an especially vulnerable period. For example, suicides in Western countries are particularly pronounced in the 40-60 age group, with especially high rates in middle-aged men.

Published on: 27 Jan 2022

Dear Colleagues,

The MUHC has recently announced the appointment of Dr. Karine Igartua as the new Psychiatrist-in-Chief and Medical co-lead of the MUHC Mental Health Mission. Dr. Igartua will be replacing Dr. Nadia Szkrumelak and her four year mandate begins on January 1, 2022.

Published on: 19 Jan 2022

Another ruinous lockdown just for old time's sake
The problem isn’t so much that people have become too relaxed, said Â鶹AV anthropologist Samuel Veissière. “This is a normal coping response to the ‘new normal’ of the pandemic,†he said. Rather, “media and government continue to relay catastrophizing messages that are out of touch with actual threat levels.â€
Montreal Gazette

Published on: 20 Dec 2021

Â鶹AV reesearch study to examine mental health and well-being in the Haredi

Dr. Rob Whitley, associate professor in Psychiatry at Â鶹AV, recently began a research study examining mental health and well-being in the Haredi ("frum") Jewish communities in Montreal.

The Suburban.

Published on: 9 Dec 2021

International Group Releases New OCD Treatment Standards

....OCD is a prevalent disorder that is a leading cause of medical disability worldwide, said Debbie Sookman, Ph.D., an associate professor of psychiatry at Â鶹AV, specialist at the Â鶹AV Health Center in Montreal, and chair of the OCD ATF. With specialized treatment, many patients with OCD can achieve a positive and sustained response, she said, but there are too few qualified professionals to meet global demand.

Published on: 3 Dec 2021

Lettre d'opinion: Prévenir la violence

...« De nombreuses études du développement des comportements violents ont montré que les actes violents commis durant l’adolescence et l’âge adulte ont leurs racines tôt dans le développement des individus », écrit l’auteur.

La Presse.

Published on: 30 Nov 2021

Race played role in how Quebec premier, Montreal mayor handled 2 teen deaths, experts say


"I don't think they understood the gravity of the message they were sending," said Myrna Lashley, an associate professor of psychiatry at Â鶹AV and the former director of the Canadian Race Relations Foundation.


CBC.

Published on: 30 Nov 2021

Dear Residents and Faculty,

The Resident Awards Night took place via zoom on November 22, 2021. We would like to thank the MPRA and the Department of Psychiatry for making this a special evening where we were able to honor Faculty, Resident and Administrative Staff achievements. Congratulations to all this year’s winners!

Faculty Awards

Best Clinical Supervisor for Senior residents

Winner: Dr. Ronald Fraser

Published on: 25 Nov 2021

What if we treat homelessness like a pandemic?

Published on: 5 Nov 2021

Pourriez-vous passer une journée entière loin des écrans?
Les personnes intéressées au défi de 24 h sans écrans pourront d’abord remplir un jeu-questionnaire en ligne, créé en collaboration avec une équipe de recherche de l’Université Â鶹AV. Les questions tournent autour des effets du téléphone intelligent sur la vie des jeunes, notamment sur le plan de la concentration, du sommeil et de leur vie sociale.

Published on: 5 Nov 2021

Quand l’esprit est aveugle

Published on: 5 Nov 2021

On October 18, Dr. Gustavo Turecki was announced as a member of the . He is one of 10 international members named to the US NAM. Election to the Academy recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. Dr.

Published on: 22 Oct 2021

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