Our experts in the news – February 2026

Mental health care is constantly evolving, and it is not always easy to form an opinion on current events. Whether on television programs, in major national newspapers, or in specialized journals, our experts regularly share their expert opinion on major mental health issues. This press review compiles their recent media appearances in February 2026, with the aim of popularizing, sharing, and enlightening.

Artificial intelligence

The article explores both the risks and potential of conversational agents in mental health, as well as the innovations made possible by AI. Dr. Ducharme presents the SPARK biobank project, which aims to collect biological, psychological and social data to better understand psychiatric disorders and pave the way for precision psychiatry.

In a report broadcast on Radio-Canada and in articles published on Radio-Canada websites, Dr. David Benrimoh warns about the potential effects of artificial intelligence chatbots on mental health.

Homelessness

In an interview broadcast on Radio-Canada, Dr. Eric Latimer sheds light on the recent resurgence of homelessness in Finland, a country long considered a global model in this area.

Mental health

Working nights or irregular shifts poses a major physiological challenge, as the human body is naturally programmed for a diurnal rhythm. In a recent article in La Presse, Dr. Diane Boivin shares her advice on how to minimise the impact of these schedules on health.

Faced with the marked deterioration in mental health among young people, the traditional hospital model can no longer be the only response. During this discussion, Dr. Srividya Iyer joined Pierre Bleau and Lionel Carmant to explore concrete solutions rooted in the reality of Quebec families.

In an article in La Presse reporting the worrying results of a study conducted in Ontario on the increase in cannabis-related psychosis among young people, Drs. Srividya Iyer and Romina Mizrahi share their expertise. They stress the urgency of early detection to prevent long-term consequences on young people’s development

In an extensive interview with Le Figaro newspaper, Dr Rob Whitley, author of Mental Health for Men, discusses the psychological distress experienced by men, which he considers to be a ‘blind spot’ in our society.