- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Treatment of Major Depression
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Tryptophan and brain disorders
- Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications
- Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Neural and Behavioral Psychology Studies
- Neuroscience and Music Perception
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Psychoanalysis and Psychopathology Research
- Neurology and Historical Studies
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
Université de Montréal
2016-2025
United Arab Emirates University
2020-2025
Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal
2015-2025
Hôpital Louis-H Lafontaine
2009-2024
Institut Universitaire en Santé Mentale de Québec
2014-2022
Alberta Bible College
2019
Hôpital Notre-Dame
2005-2017
Hofstra University
2017
Zucker Hillside Hospital
2017
Bell (Canada)
2016
Abstract Background Anxiety disorders comprise some of the most common mental health conditions. This study examined global and regional burden anxiety over last three decades. The was designed to help accurately target preventative management efforts by highlighting trends high-risk groups. Epidemiological data relating from latest Global Burden Disease dataset were analyzed determine prevalence, incidence, disability adjusted life years (DALYs) rates 1990 2019 for 204 countries regions....
AN important issue regarding the neural basis of major depression is whether functional brain changes associated with affect disturbance seen in this syndrome are similar to those that accompany transient sadness normal subjects. To address question, we carried out an fMRI study using emotional activation paradigm. Brain activity passive viewing emotionally laden film clip aimed at inducing a state was contrasted neutral patients suffering from unipolar and control Results showed produced...
Abstract Background The psychosocial impact of previous infectious disease outbreaks in adults has been well documented, however, there is limited information on the mental health COVID-19 pandemic and children United Arab Emirate (UAE) community. aim this study was to explore anxiety levels among UAE identify potential risk protective factors for well-being during pandemic. Methods Using a web-based cross-sectional survey we collected data from 2200 self-selected, assessed volunteers their...
Abstract 16p11.2 and 22q11.2 Copy Number Variants (CNVs) confer high risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), schizophrenia (SZ), Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder (ADHD), but their impact on functional connectivity (FC) remains unclear. Here we report an analysis of resting-state FC using magnetic resonance imaging data from 101 CNV carriers, 755 individuals with idiopathic ASD, SZ, or ADHD 1,072 controls. We characterize FC-signatures use them to identify dimensions contributing...
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Cocaine use disorder (CUD) is a significant public health concern for which no efficacious pharmacological interventions are available. Cannabidiol (CBD) has attracted considerable interest as promising treatment addiction. This study tested CBD efficacy reducing craving preventing relapse in people with CUD. Design Single‐site double‐blind randomized controlled superiority trial comparing placebo. Setting Participants Centre Hospitalier de l'Université Montréal,...
The COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis in the world of information and digital literacy. amount misinformation surrounding that has circulated through social media (SM) since January 2020 is notably significant been linked to rising levels anxiety fear amongst SM users.This study aimed assess practices during investigated their impact on users' well-being.An online survey was distributed between June 10 July 31 via different platforms United Arab Emirates other Arabic-speaking countries....