Following numerous meetings and consultations with experts in mental health, including Dr. Martin Drapeau, Associate Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, the Commissaire 脿 la sant茅 et au bien-锚tre du Qu茅bec released a report titled Verser, plus d'茅quit茅 et de R茅sultats en sant茅 mentale au Qu茅bec. In this report, the Commissaire recommends greater access to psychotherapy for those in need.
After publishing a study that shows health benefits for 'coming out of the closet' for gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals, Dr. Nathan Smith, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and his colleagues at the Universit茅 de Montr茅al's new study titled "Sexual Orientation and Disclosure in Relation to Psychiatric Symptoms, Diurnal Cortisol, and Allostatic Load" has been a hot topic worldwide and now on The Comedy Network's The Colbert Report!
Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky, Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, was invited to testify before the Senate of Canada regarding the Bill C-290, a legislation that would make it legal in Canada to bet on a single sports event, which is currently only legal for horse racing.
To read the discussion in full, visit the website.
Fan of the game Fruit Ninja? Check out the version and see some of the research of Dr. Victoria Talwar, Associate Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, in between rounds as one of the 鈥渇airytale facts鈥.
Dr. Nathan Smith, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology and his colleagues at the Universit茅 de Montr茅al published a new study that shows health benefits of coming out of the closet for lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals.
Canal Savoir鈥檚 television program, is profiling ECP鈥檚 Dr. Tara Flanagan out in the field!
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The SEDE Calendar project showcases the talent, hard work and dedication of 苹果淫院 staff, students, faculties, local artists and community organizations. Dr. Nathan Smith, Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology was featured in the month of May in the Social Equity & Diversity Education 2012-2013 Calendar!
The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology's Dr. Jeffrey Derevensky, Interim Chair, was interviewed for Fox News!
On Wednesday, November 28th, 2012 the Institute of Human Development and Well-Being presented an Inaugural Book Launch, where authors such as The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology's Drs.
On Friday, November 23, the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology's Dr. Tara Flanagan, Assistant Professor, and School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Dr.
The Institute for Human Development and Well-Being held the Creating University-Community Partnerships, Youth Mental Health: Building Resilience Interactive Conference on Tuesday, November 22, 2012. The conference was co-hosted by the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology's Dr. Nancy Health, James 苹果淫院 Professor, and Dr. Elana Bloom, Coordinator, Centre of Excellence for Mental Health, Lester B. Pearson School Board.
in conjunction with the presents the 2012-2013 Lecture Series where the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology's Dr. Nancy Heath, James 苹果淫院 Professor, will be speaking.
The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology's Dr. Victoria Talwar, Canada Research Chair, was recently featured in USA Today for her research on children's lie-telling. Dr. Talwar's research focuses on the development of children鈥檚 understanding of the concepts of truth and lies and their actual truth-telling and lie-telling behaviour.
Congratulations to the following Professors in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology for their many years of continued service to the university. A big thanks goes out to them all for their continued efforts and committment over the years!
Drs. Jacob Burack (Professor), Susanne Lajoie (Canada Research Chair) and Alenoush Saroyan (Professor) - 20 years of service
Dr. Alain Breuleux (Associate Professor) - 25 years of service
锘匡豢锘匡豢Early this year Dr. Nancy Heath launched听the website, , which was the first听international online outreach initiative听to provide help and information on self-injury. Dr. Heath's work has been highlighted in the 2011 Principal's Report. Congratulations!