A5019404104- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Psychoanalysis and Psychopathology Research
- Physical Activity and Health
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Health, Medicine and Society
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal
2016-2025
Université de Montréal
2016-2025
Great Minds
2025
Douglas Mental Health University Institute
2018-2024
Université Laval
2023
Esprit (Slovakia)
2021
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
2021
Access Community Health Network
2021
Hôpital Notre-Dame
2011-2020
GTx (United States)
2020
Abstract Background Physical inactivity is a key contributor to the global burden of disease and disproportionately impacts wellbeing people experiencing mental illness. Increases in physical activity are associated with improvements symptoms illness reduction cardiometabolic risk. Reliable valid clinical tools that assess would improve evaluation intervention studies aim increase reduce sedentary behaviour living Methods The five-item Simple Activity Questionnaire (SIMPAQ) was developed by...
Youth mental health is of paramount significance to society globally. Given early onset disorders and the inadequate access appropriate services, a meaningful service transformation, based on globally recognized principles, necessary. The aim this paper describe national Canadian project designed achieve transformation services evaluate impact such individual system related outcomes.We model for youth with substance abuse problems across 14 geographically, linguistically culturally diverse...
The use of social robots as innovative therapeutic tools has been increasingly explored in recent years an effort to address the growing need for alternative intervention modalities mental health care.The aim this scoping review was identify and describe robot interventions facilities highlight their outcomes well barriers facilitators implementation.A literature published since 2015 conducted using Arksey O'Malley's framework. MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central Register Controlled Trials,...
This study aimed to determine if, following two years of early intervention service for first‐episode psychosis, three‐year extension that was superior three regular care. We conducted a randomized single blind clinical trial using an urn randomization balanced gender and substance abuse. Participants were recruited from clinics in Montreal. Patients (N=220), 18‐35 old, (EEIS; N=110) or care (N=110). EEIS included case management, family intervention, cognitive behaviour therapy crisis while...
Limited knowledge exists on telepsychiatry in specialized services for first-episode psychosis (FEP), despite its potential improving service access and engagement.To explore use of technology, obstacles to attending clinic appointments, perspectives young adults with FEP using as part outpatient services.A cross-sectional, descriptive survey study was conducted between July October 2017 the ages 18 38 recruited from a program an urban Canadian setting. Data were analysed statistics content...
Objective: Recent studies have shown that outcome in mania is worse than previously thought. Such been conducted selected samples with restrictive measures of outcome. We aimed to explore and its predictors a catchment area sample first‐episode psychotic DSM‐III‐R bipolar I disorder. Methods: Prospective 6 12 months follow‐up was 87 patients admitted Early Psychosis Prevention Intervention Centre between 1989 1997. Syndromic symptomatic were determined the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale;...
Abstract Aim Computers, video games and technological devices are part of young people's everyday lives. However, their use in first‐episode psychosis ( FEP ) treatment is rare. The purpose this study was to better understand the access technology among individuals with , including gaming activities, inform future development technology‐enabled therapeutic applications. Methods Self‐administered survey on tools 71 individuals. Results PCs /laptops were used by all participants;...
Objective: Early intervention services (EIS) for psychosis have been developed in several countries, including Canada. There is some agreement about the program elements considered essential improving long-term outcomes patients early phase of psychotic disorders. In absence national standards, current state EIS Canada needs to be examined relation expert recommendations currently available. Method: A detailed online benchmark survey was and administered 11 Canadian academic programs...
Accessing mental health care is challenging for youths, especially those facing intersectional disadvantages, but whether enhancing youth services increases reach and timeliness has rarely been investigated. ACCESS Open Minds (ACCESS-OM) transformed at urban, rural, Indigenous sites in Canada using 5 principles (early identification, rapid access, appropriate care, no age-based transitions from 11-25 years, family engagement). To evaluate the number of youths referred (hypothesis 1), offered...
Heterogeneity in implementing essential evidence-based early intervention for psychosis services (EIS) components persists despite existing fidelity standards/guidelines many countries. Rapid-learning health systems (RLHS) may remedy these challenges, improving service delivery through systematic data collection, analysis, feedback and capacity-building activities. SARPEP (Système Apprenant Rapide pour les Programmes de Premiers Épisodes Psychotiques) is the first Canadian RLHS EIS. This...
Specialized Early Intervention services (SEI) for first episode psychosis are shown to be effective the treatment of positive and negative symptoms, medication adherence, rates relapse, substance abuse disorders, functional outcome quality life at two-year follow up. However, it is also reported that these benefits not maintained when SEI sustained. The objective this trial test efficacy a 3-year extension service (following 2 years prior randomization) maintenance consolidation therapeutic...
Objective To test whether duration of untreated psychosis ( DUP ) < 3 months, recommended by the World Health Organization/International Early Psychosis Association, enhances effects an extended early intervention service EEIS on symptom remission. Method We examined data from a randomized controlled trial in which patients who received 2 years treatment EIS for were subsequently to either or regular care RC ). Using cut‐off ≤ 12 weeks (approximately months), split into two groups. Length...
Many Canadian adolescents and young adults with mental health problems face delayed detection, long waiting lists, poorly accessible services, care of inconsistent quality abrupt or absent inter-service transitions. To address these issues, ACCESS Open Minds, a multi-stakeholder network, is implementing systematically evaluating transformation services for youth aged 11 to 25 at 14 sites across Canada. The plan has five key foci: early identification, rapid access, appropriate care, the...
Although the risk of suicide is high in first-episode psychosis (FEP), little known about course suicidal ideation and its relation to attempts. Therefore, we aimed identify 5-year trajectories associated factors FEP compare how attempts were distributed across these identified trajectories.This prospective study assessed ideation, potentially through research interviews, chart review coroners' reports 382 patients [mean age = 23.53 (SD 3.61)] admitted 2 early services Montreal, Canada....
Many studies have concluded that cannabis use disorder (CUD) negatively influences outcomes in first-episode psychosis (FEP). However, few taken into account the impact of concurrent misuse other substances.This 2-year, prospective, longitudinal study FEP patients, aged between 18 and 30 years, admitted to early intervention programs Montreal, Quebec, Canada, examined specific influence different substance disorders (SUD) (alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, amphetamines) on service utilization,...
Abstract Aim No previous study has investigated interventions for homeless youth suffering from first episode psychosis and comorbid substance use disorder (HYPS). An intensive assertive community intervention team (IACIT) offering outreach interventions, housing support as well integrated care early (SUD) was created in 2012 at the Centre Hospitalier de l'Université Montréal (CHUM). To explore impact of addition an IACIT to service (EIS) on stability, functional symptomatic outcomes mental...