Centre de recherche du CHU de Sherbrooke

THE CONTEXT Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological condition in the world, affecting approximately 65 million people, including nearly 300,000 in Canada and 120,000 in Quebec. It usually manifests early in life: up to 85% of cases are diagnosed before adulthood. In children, epilepsy leads to chronic school absenteeism caused by seizures, medication side […]

THE CONTEXT Developmental coordination disorder (DCD), also known as “dyspraxia,” is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects 5 to 6% of school-aged children and impacts motor performance and social participation. Young people with DCD have difficulty learning and performing motor skills and require more support and practice than their peers to carry out daily and physical […]

PROJECT CONTEXT Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe mood disorder that appears during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, affecting approximately 1.2 to 6.4% of women. It manifests as emotional instability, depressed mood, anxiety and irritability, leading to significant distress. This disorder affects between 20,000 and 90,000 young girls and women in Canada. […]

The research project, based on close collaboration between researchers at the Université de Sherbrooke and partners at CISSS-de-la-Montérégie-Centre, aims to document the effects of the HORIZON program, a nature and adventure-based intervention developed at CISSS-de-la-Montérégie-Centre. The program aims to better meet the needs of at-risk youth who do not respond well to traditional therapy. Nature […]