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September 28, 2026, Gaining a better understanding of psychosis through the diary of a famous dancer In an article published by Nautilus, Dr. Alban Voppel examines the diary of a famous dancer, shedding light on her experience of psychosis. His analysis helps us to better understand how this experience can be lived through and expressed … Read more
On CBC’s Mainstreet PEI programme, Dr. Kai-Florian Storch discusses the potential impacts of daylight saving time on productivity, as the Prince Edward Island government considers the future of changing the clocks twice a year.
In TEACH Magazine, Dr. Reut Gruber explains how reduced daylight in the fall can affect students’ sleep, attention, mood, and learning. The article highlights how tiredness, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and disengagement may sometimes be linked to a misaligned body clock rather than a lack of motivation. It also offers practical ways schools and teachers can … Read more
In Scientific American, Dr Alban Voppel, a researcher at McGill University, discusses how artificial intelligence could help detect subtle speech changes associated with schizophrenia. The article also highlights the work of other researchers exploring the potential of AI to improve the early detection and monitoring of the illness.
On CBC’s All in a Weekend programme, Sonali Karnick speaks with Dr Reut Gruber, principal investigator at the Attention, Behaviour and Sleep Laboratory at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute’s Research Centre. She discusses the importance of a regular sleep routine and shares tips on how to improve sleep as autumn approaches, including how to … Read more
In an article published in La Presse, Dr. Fernando Gonzales-Aste, a researcher at the Douglas Research Centre, discusses the findings of a study that involved the team of Dr. Lena Palaniyappan. The study highlights biological similarities between depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. Published in Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, the study identifies, among other findings, increased … Read more
In an interview on Radio-Canada’s D’est en est, aired on August 12, Dr. Iyer discusses a particularly important issue: youth mental health and the best ways to reach and engage young people.
Mental-health services must understand how loneliness, shame, rejection, digital alienation and certain ideologies converge in vulnerable young men. In an opinion piece jointly published today in The Monreal Gazette and Le Devoir, Dr. Anthony Gifuni shares his thoughts on the recent violent events in Montreal and the source of so-called “incel” anger. “As a psychiatrist … Read more
23 June 2026 In an interview with qub Radio, Dr. Naguib Mechawar explains how experiences of violence during childhood can leave lasting marks on the brain and influence mental health throughout a person’s life. Conducted at the Douglas Brain Bank, this interview highlights the vital role of this unique facility in advancing our understanding of … Read more
June 15, 2026 An article published in the Journal de Montréal highlights the Douglas Brain Bank, the largest brain bank in Canada. Home to nearly 3,800 donated brains, this unique research resource plays a vital role in advancing our understanding of neurodegenerative diseases and mental health disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, depression, suicide, and … Read more