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…An Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Ď㽶ĘÓƵ, Rob Whitley said cold-water swimming has both biological and psychosocial benefits.

He said cold water not only stimulated the vagus nerve, one of 12 cranial nerves, but also increased circulation, which distributed nutrients and assisted the removal of toxins. Dr Whitley said open-water swimming, which combined cold-water and exercise in a natural environment could be particularly beneficial as it could release endorphins and produce serotonin which increased happiness.

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Published on: 7 Jul 2020

McGill psychiatry professor Alain Brunet has received international attention for his innovative approach to treating post-traumatic stress disorder. Now he is leading a multi-country effort to see if his methods can help people who have experienced trauma related to the global outbreak of COVID-19.

Published on: 2 Jul 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused lockdowns across the world, cutting off opportunities for socializing with others. While hard data is not readily available, this lockdown likely led to a massive decrease in promiscuity and casual sex. Now that lockdowns are easing, social venues are beginning to reopen and singles are once again starting to mingle. This will undoubtedly increase opportunities for casual sexual encounters.

Psychology Today

Published on: 19 Jun 2020

Suzanne King, professeur de psychiatrie à l’Université McGill et chercheuse à l’Institut Douglas, connaît bien les conséquences des événements stressants chez les femmes enceintes. Elle s’est penchée sur leurs effets pendant la crise du verglas en 1998. Cette étude nommée Projet Verglas, unique en son genre, s’est étalée sur une vingtaine d’années. La chercheuse a constaté que l’on pouvait observer des impacts sur ces enfants jusqu’à 19 ans plus tard.

Published on: 11 Jun 2020

Lors d'une catastrophe, comme une pandémie, la peur, émotion de survie absolument nécessaire, se trouve exacerbée. Cependant, nous ne sommes plus habitués au danger, selon l'anthropologue Samuel Veissière, professeur adjoint au Département de psychiatrie et codirecteur du programme Culture, Mind and Brain à l’Université McGill, et le psychologue Hubert Van Gijesghem.

Radio-Canada

Published on: 3 Jun 2020

…Dr. Myrna Lashley, a psychologist and assistant professor in the department of psychiatry at Ď㽶ĘÓƵ, said she suspects the premier “doesn’t fully understand what systemic racism is.”

Global News

Published on: 3 Jun 2020

Once more there is turmoil in the streets of the United States and once more it is due to the interaction of police with the black citizens of the country. But this is no ordinary turmoil, this is a coast-to-coast uprising based on the public execution of a black man, George Floyd, by a white police officer.

Montreal Gazette

Published on: 3 Jun 2020

Le chef de psychiatrie au CIUSSS de l’Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, Gustavo Turecki, appréhende un bond des demandes de soutien en santé mentale de la part de la population durant la phase de déconfinement. « La pression va sortir », avertit-il dans un entretien avec Le Devoir.

Published on: 28 May 2020

In the ongoing series of interviews with McGill experts on COVID-19 issues, Tina Montreuil looks at the impact the COVID-19 pandemic on children’s mental health. She also discusses how to recognize if your children are feeling stress and the steps you can take to help them better cope with the situation.

Read the article in McGill Reporter

Published on: 15 May 2020

Dr. Gabriella Gobbi was awarded the Principal’s Prize for Public Engagement through Media. This award is in recognition of outstanding achievement among those who share their expertise and research with the public and the media. These recipients play a vital role in supporting Ď㽶ĘÓƵ’s commitment to being of service to society and engaging with the broader community.

Congratulations to her on this well-deserved achievement!

Published on: 13 May 2020

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