Selected Publications
Journal Publications:
Tethered or Caught in a Web? Reconsidering the Roots of Suffering in Mental Health and Substance Use
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 …
Purpose: This commentary aims to examine the evolving role of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies in mental health care. It highlights …
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 …
Abstract The relationship between mental health and human rights is complex and bidirectional. Global mental health movements have been emphasizing the promotion …
For months the world has witnessed how the people of Iran dare to protest against their ruling regime for the extensive violation …
Abstract Background Agitation is a common reason for psychiatric consultation in the general hospital. The CL psychiatrist is often tasked with teaching …
Abstract Background Although lithium is considered the gold-standard treatment for bipolar disorder (BD), it is associated with a variety of major endocrine …
ABSTRACT In 2017 The World Health Organization stated in their report that Major depressive disorder is the number one contributing factor to …
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 …
CBC Radio One Montreal, Homerun Show, Montreal, QC, Canada
Chapters/Etc:
Overview The mhGAP community toolkit: field test version is an integral part of WHO’s Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP), and aims at …
Overview The WHO Guidelines on risk reduction of cognitive decline and dementia provide evidence-based recommendations on lifestyle behaviours and interventions to delay or prevent …
Clinical vignette Mr. D is a 73-year-old divorced man who was brought to the emergency room by his daughter for suicidal ideation …