Publications
Journal Publications:
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 …
Introduction: Social distancing due to COVID-19 has led to social isolation, stress, and mental health issues in older adults, while overwhelming healthcare systems …
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 …