Publications

Introduction: There are moments in clinical life when science and experience converge in a way that shapes one’s understanding. For me, one …
Purpose: This study aims to examine the polarised discourse surrounding selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) use during pregnancy and to propose a …
No decent society should tolerate hatred toward minorities. Harassment, discrimination, exclusion, and violence directed at individuals because of their identity, whether religious, …
Purpose: This commentary aims to examine the evolving role of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies in mental health care. It highlights …
In the last issue of Capital Psychiatry, I shared the story of Jayjay, my beloved Blue Jay. As autumn, the bird migration …
Zohran Mamdani’s election as Mayor of New York City deserves warm congratulations; to him, and to his wife Rama Duwaji, now the …
We recently read Dr. Mark Earnest’s poignant piece, Tethered, published in the New England Journal of Medicine (1), which we found both …
Ongoing conversations around Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) increasingly reflect the importance of grounding policy and practice in deeper moral and philosophical …
After completing my psychiatry residency and practising for a time in Quebec and Maryland, I recently moved to Washington, D.C. – a …
Diversity in academic and professional meetings is essential for fostering innovation, inclusive dialogue, and equitable representation of voices from varied backgrounds. Scientific …
In today’s interconnected world, international experiences have become an invaluable necessity for professionals across all disciplines. A global perspective is critical in …
Worldwide, more elections are scheduled to happen in 2024 than in previous years, with 64 countries having major polls, engaging approximately 49% …
For about 1 year, people in Iran have been protesting the ruling Government’s violations of human rights and other social, economic, and …
Abstract: Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has been an inciting factor for a wide variety of neuropsychiatric symptoms, including first-episode psychosis. Objective: The aim …
Media Appearance:
An article published in the International Review of Psychiatry offers a comprehensive review of the current state of human rights in mental healthcare across …
Des jeunes manifestants iraniens sont arrêtés et enfermés dans des institutions psychiatriques pour y être « réformés ». Entrevue avec un psychiatre …
The world has become more aware of the burden of Mental health (MH) conditions, thus the research to investigate the epidemiology, diagnoses, …
I am a psychiatry resident at McGill University and a Diversity Leadership Fellow at American Psychiatric Association. Given my background as a …
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