- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Health, Medicine and Society
- Social Sciences and Governance
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Vestibular and auditory disorders
- French Urban and Social Studies
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Psychoanalysis and Psychopathology Research
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Linguistics and Discourse Analysis
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
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Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
2019-2024
Hôpital Louis-H Lafontaine
2015-2024
Institut Universitaire en Santé Mentale de Québec
2014-2024
Université de Montréal
2011-2023
Université du Québec à Montréal
2020-2023
Douglas Mental Health University Institute
2015-2022
Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
2022
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
2022
Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
2017
Duquesne University
2014
Prevalence, symptoms, and treatment of depression suggest that major depressive disorders (MDD) present sex differences. Social stress-induced neurovascular pathology is associated with symptoms in male mice; however, this association unclear females. Here, we report chronic social subchronic variable stress promotes blood-brain barrier (BBB) alterations mood-related brain regions female mice. Targeted disruption the BBB prefrontal cortex (PFC) induces anxiety- depression-like behaviours. By...
Validation of the psychometric properties a new measure citizenship was required for research project in province Quebec, Canada. This study meant to interplay between recovery- and citizenship-oriented supportive employment. As recovery were expected be two related concepts, convergent validity Citizenship Measure (CM) Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS) tested.Study objectives to: 1) conduct exploratory factor analyses on CM confirmatory analysis RAS tools (construct validity), 2) calculate...
Purpose As health-care systems worldwide grapple with complex challenges such as limited resources, qualified personnel shortages and rapid technological advancements, there is an urgent need for educational transformation in professions. This urgency arises from the necessity professionals to evolve beyond traditional roles acquire essential generic skills adaptative, epistemic, relational, ethical citizenship – areas identified gaps conventional university curricula. study aims investigate...
Objective: In North America and internationally, efforts have been made to reduce the gaps between knowledge of psychosocial evidence-based practices (EBPs) delivery such services in routine mental health practice. Part 2 this review identifies key issues for stakeholders consider when implementing comprehensive EBPs people with severe illness (SMI). Method: A rapid literature was conducted. Searches were carried out MEDLINE PsycINFO reports published 1990 2012 using words related SMI,...
Abstract Background The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) and the ERIC compilation of implementation strategies are key resources identifying barriers strategies. However, their respective density complexity make application to planning outside academia challenging. We developed CFIR Card Game as a way working with multi-stakeholder teams that were implementing mental health recovery into services, identify overcome them. aim this descriptive evaluation is describe...
Several research contributions have depicted the impact of pandemic environment on healthcare and social care personnel. Even though high prevalence burnout depression anxiety in settings before COVID-19 has been well documented research, recent increase psychological distress mental health issues workers should be attributed to effect pandemic. The aim present study is develop, evaluate, compare a model workplace stressors between two different territories, Italian region Lombardy Canadian...
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Of individuals with MDD, 30% to 50% are unresponsive common antidepressants, highlighting untapped causal biological mechanisms. Dysfunction in microbiota-gut-brain axis has been implicated MDD pathogenesis. Exposure chronic stress disrupts blood-brain barrier integrity; still, little known about intestinal function these conditions, particularly for small intestine, where absorption most foods and drugs takes place.
Abstract Background Our societies are facing mental health challenges, which have been compounded by the Covid-19. This event led people to isolate themselves and stop seeking help they needed. In response this situation, Health Recovery Learning Center, applying College (RC) model, modified its training program a shorter online format. study examines effectiveness of single RC course delivered in shortened format diverse population at risk deterioration context Methods quasi-experimental...
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on the mental health of population such as increased levels anxiety, psychological distress, isolation, etc. Access to services been limited due “overflow” demands. Recovery College (RC) model, an education-based approach, addressed this challenge and provided online well-being courses at-risk populations. RC model proposes co-learning space in adult education program where learners from diverse backgrounds collectively learn empower themselves...
Summary To study the relationship between dose of desferrioxamine (DFX) and progression HIV‐1 disease in thalassaemia major patients (TMP), 64 seropositive TMP were studied. Cumulative incidence CDC stage IV was calculated using a non‐parametric life‐table method. The association with mean daily DFX tested Cox proportional hazards model which also used to adjust for confounding variables. median over period 40mg/kg (range 0‐65mg/kg). Age at seroconversion (P < 0.02) splenectomy 0.03)...
Le programme Integrated Psychological Treatment (IPT) de Brenner et al. (1992), d’approche cognitivo-comportementale, a été implanté dans neuf milieux cliniques offrant des services aux personnes souffrant schizophrénie. Une étude permis suivre l’implantation du IPT chacun milieux, plus particulièrement d’évaluer le niveau satisfaction participants intervenants d’identifier les points forts améliorations souhaitées. Les résultats permettent constater que un succès pour l’ensemble milieux....
This column describes the development of a "community practice" (CoP) in Quebec, which was implemented 2012 to promote recovery-oriented practices mental health care. A group diverse stakeholders work together share and transfer knowledge; support practices, strategies, solutions; develop culture collaboration; mobilize opportunities for quality improvement; influence decision-making bodies. Recent efforts have been successful: provision services is primary focus 2015–2020 Quebec Mental...
Introduction This study first aims to qualitatively explore the benefits of a community-based singing activity taking place in Montreal, Canada. The second aim is identify activity’s essential components that potentially explain these benefits. Method An exploratory evaluative design involving qualitative descriptive methods was used. Thirteen individuals with various mental illnesses, voice teacher and coordinator participated group interview. Findings Four main emerged from participants’...
To assess the clinical outcomes associated with inclusion of Integrated Psychological Treatment (IPT) standard medical therapy in nine regular settings, teams integrated complete IPT program (six hierarchically arranged subprograms) their respective therapies for outpatients schizophrenia. A total 90 patients, young adults to long-term mentally ill participated program. Patients were evaluated using standardized instruments at four time points: (1) prior including program, (2) after first...