Stress during pregnancy is also a risk factor that may have significant consequences for the developing fetus.

The MGSS conducts extensive work investigating clinical and behavioral factors increasing risk for suicidal behaviors.

The lab team studies the effect of prenatal stress on childhood development and the various risk factors associated with schizophrenia.  

Natasha Rajah's research team uses brain imaging to examine the neural substrates of learning and memory in healthy young adults.  

The team is studying the determinants of psychological distress in 258,000 residents of southwest Montreal, in order to optimize mental health services in the community.  

Study design experimentation at the Centre for Study and treatment of circadian rythms.

Through research at PEPP, patients benefit from new knowledge, resulting in state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment methods for the early stages of psychosis

Fellowships provide support for senior residents who wish to add to their experience by engaging in mental health research and related activities in the Institute. Candidacy must be approved by the Chair of Psychiatry.

Eduardo Chachamovich’s work focuses mainly on social and clinical determinants of mental health in Aboriginal populations.

Suzanne King is investigating  risk factors for schizophrenia, such as prenatal stress, obstetric complications, and cannabis use.