Faculty /psychiatry/taxonomy/term/3/all en Infant Mental Health Day 2024 /psychiatry/channels/event/infant-mental-health-day-2024-359640 <p>The 32nd annual UUÖ±²¥ Infant Mental Health Day which will be held at the Jewish General Hospital. This year’s theme is <i>Sleep and Generational Trauma: Impact and management on young children and their families</i>.</p> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:26:13 +0000 martine.simoneau@mcgill.ca 4171 at /psychiatry JGH Psychosocial Research Rounds /psychiatry/channels/event/jgh-psychosocial-research-rounds-359639 <p><i>A Thematic Analysis Exploring Gender Discrepancies in an Expressive Writing Intervention: Why Adolescent Males Appear More Engaged</i> by Maria Farella, PhD Candidate, Department of Psychiatry, UUÖ±²¥. Hybrid event.</p> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:21:57 +0000 martine.simoneau@mcgill.ca 4170 at /psychiatry Dr. Myrna Lashley receives an Honorary Degree /psychiatry/channels/news/dr-myrna-lashley-receives-honorary-degree-359638 <p><b>Dr. Myrna Lashley</b> will receive an honorary doctorate from University of Ottawa in recognition of her many remarkable accomplishments. The honorary degree will be awarded during the second national conference on black mental health in Canada entitled <i>Black Mental Health: Reclaiming the Path to Joy</i> which takes place at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on October 16, 2024. Congratulations Dr. Lashley!</p> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:16:11 +0000 martine.simoneau@mcgill.ca 4169 at /psychiatry Dr. Jai Shah named as a Member of the Royal Society of Canada College /psychiatry/channels/news/dr-jai-shah-named-member-royal-society-canada-college-359637 <p>The <a href="https://e1.envoke.com/ext/click/go/927dcbe0b9336cd2f245efe12f28a50d/e80d1b23684bb0e594b66df01f5ccbf4/ee0ad371ee726007755b00dbae033a72">Royal Society of Canada</a> (RSC) and its Members have elected this year’s new Fellows and named the incoming class of the RSC College. In addition to 104 new Fellows, the Royal Society of Canada welcomes 56 new Members of the RSC College who have significantly impacted their respective disciplines at both national and international levels. Among them is <b>Dr. Jai Shah</b>. Congratulations Dr. Shah!</p> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:14:58 +0000 martine.simoneau@mcgill.ca 4168 at /psychiatry Dr. Marco Leyton receives the CCNP Heinz Lehman Award /psychiatry/channels/news/dr-marco-leyton-receives-ccnp-heinz-lehman-award-359636 <p><b>Dr. Marco Leyton</b> is the successful awardee of the Canadian College of Neuropsychopharmacology (CCNP) Heinz Lehmann Award 2024, which is given out in recognition of outstanding contributions by a single individual in neuropsychopharmacology research in Canada. Congratulations Dr. Leyton! </p> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:13:10 +0000 martine.simoneau@mcgill.ca 4167 at /psychiatry Appointment of New Director of Undergraduate Medical Education /psychiatry/channels/news/appointment-new-director-undergraduate-medical-education-359635 <p>We are pleased to announce the appointment of <b>Dr. Marc Chammas</b> as the new Director of Undergraduate Medical Education. He will be replacing Dr. Meterissian whose term ended June 30, 2024. As Director, Dr. Chammas will work closely with the Associate Chair of Education and be responsible for development and advancement of all aspects of UGME within the Department of Psychiatry.</p> <p>We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to <b>Dr. Gregory Meterissian</b> for his tireless dedication and enthusiasm in leading the department’s UGME mandate for over 20 years!</p> Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:09:50 +0000 martine.simoneau@mcgill.ca 4166 at /psychiatry Departmental Distinguished Grand Rounds: Dr. Sinan Guloksuz /psychiatry/channels/event/departmental-distinguished-grand-rounds-dr-sinan-guloksuz-358330 <p><em>Improvement of Mental Health Through the Exposome Paradigm</em></p> <p>By: Dr. Sinan Guloksuz MD, PhD<br />        Associate Professor<br />        Dept. Psychiatry and Neuropsychology<br />        Maastricht University Medical Center</p> Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:30:19 +0000 martine.simoneau@mcgill.ca 4153 at /psychiatry Dr. Gabriella Gobbi, Research Institute of the UUÖ±²¥ Health Centre /psychiatry/channels/news/dr-gabriella-gobbi-research-institute-mcgill-university-health-centre-358626 <p>Dream discovery: Melatonin’s key role in REM sleep revealed. <a href="http://https://rimuhc.ca/en/-/dream-discovery-melatonin-s-key-role-in-rem-sleep-revealed">Read more</a></p> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:51:14 +0000 martine.simoneau@mcgill.ca 4160 at /psychiatry Dr. Nicolas Cermakian, La Presse /psychiatry/channels/news/dr-nicolas-cermakian-la-presse-358625 <p>Une nouvelle étude pourrait contribuer à la lutte contre la malaria. <a href="https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/sciences/2024-08-19/une-nouvelle-etude-pourrait-contribuer-a-la-lutte-contre-la-malaria.php">Lire ici</a></p> Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:21:33 +0000 martine.simoneau@mcgill.ca 4159 at /psychiatry Departmental Distinguished Grand Rounds /psychiatry/channels/event/departmental-distinguished-grand-rounds-358335 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:35:33 +0000 martine.simoneau@mcgill.ca 4158 at /psychiatry Departmental Distinguished Grand Rounds /psychiatry/channels/event/departmental-distinguished-grand-rounds-358334 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:34:22 +0000 martine.simoneau@mcgill.ca 4157 at /psychiatry Departmental Distinguished Grand Rounds /psychiatry/channels/event/departmental-distinguished-grand-rounds-358333 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:33:16 +0000 martine.simoneau@mcgill.ca 4156 at /psychiatry Departmental Distinguished Grand Rounds /psychiatry/channels/event/departmental-distinguished-grand-rounds-358332 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:32:10 +0000 martine.simoneau@mcgill.ca 4155 at /psychiatry Departmental Distinguished Grand Rounds /psychiatry/channels/event/departmental-distinguished-grand-rounds-358331 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 15:31:11 +0000 martine.simoneau@mcgill.ca 4154 at /psychiatry Dr. Myrna Lashley appointed to the Order of Canada /psychiatry/channels/news/dr-myrna-lashley-appointed-order-canada-357897 <p>Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has announced 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada, and the list includes several high-achieving Quebecers. The order is meant to celebrate people who have made extraordinary contributions to Canadian society. We are pleased to share that <b>Dr. Myrna Lashley</b> is being appointed as a member of the order. Dr. Lashley has worked as a consultant on issues of equity and inclusivity for all levels of government. Congratulation Dr. Lashley!</p> Thu, 04 Jul 2024 20:13:12 +0000 martine.simoneau@mcgill.ca 4138 at /psychiatry