Alain Brunet, PhD, studies risk factors and develops effective treatments for PTSD, such as early intervention and reconsolidation blockade.

Hani Iskandar has been involved in clinical research projects in the fields of schizophrenia, mood disorders and pharmacology.  

Serge Gauthier has contributed to the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to Alzheimer's Disease and other dementing disorders.  

Thomas Brown studies the development of psychosocial interventions to combat substance abuse.

Diane B. Boivin, MD, PhD, conducts research as an expert in sleep and circadian rhythms disorders since 1986.  

Researchers examining the “Mood, Anxiety, and Impulsivity-related Disorders” theme are aiming to identify the genetic , psychological, neurobiological and environmental causes of most mood disorders and testing the most effective treatments. Their main focus is on: Depression Bipolar disorder Personality disorders Post-traumatic stress disorder Eating disorders Substance dependence, e.g. drug or alcohol Suicide Identifying risk factors and responding ef...

The researchers working on the “Services, policy and population health” theme come from a wide variety of disciplinary backgrounds: psychiatry, epidemiology, law, anthropology, economy, psychology, social work, administration. Their goal is to inspire and influence developments in mental health policy so that people living with a mental illness can obtain the care and services to which they are entitled. To accomplish this, the researchers: Study the organization of mental health s...

Diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders - Video 2011

The Recovery movement: a 2009 lecture by Myra Piat – Part 2

The Recovery movement: a 2009 lecture by Myra Piat - Part 1