Funded Research Project

THE CONTEXT Over the past two decades, a marked increase in high levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms has been observed among adolescents and young adults, affecting up to 40% of this population according to large population surveys. The project will use data from more than 2,400 young adults in Quebec aged around 30, who […]

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 […]

THE PROJECT Globalization and the digital revolution have brought about rapid changes in society, contributing to a rise in social inequalities and tensions between communities and identities. The COVID-19 pandemic has also amplified social polarization phenomena, increasing psychological distress, particularly among young people. Educational institutions (high schools, CEGEPs, universities) are not immune to this context […]

THE PROJECT It is estimated that at least 15 to 20% of students are neurodivergent, meaning that their neurological profile is different from that of the majority, that their brain functions differently. The experience of these young people in schools is often described as difficult, complex and demanding. The self-esteem and mental health of many […]

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. […]

A recent review of initial causes of maternal death based on hospital data in Canada identified suicide as the most frequent specific direct cause of maternal death up to one year postpartum, with a maternal mortality ratio (MMR) of 0.68 per 100,000 live births. This cause surpasses other specific direct causes such as puerperal sepsis […]

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 […]

The PARLONSMAAT Project: A Longitudinal Participatory Cohort Study on the Impact of Affirmative Medical Care in Transgender Adolescents An estimated 0.5% of Quebec adolescents (2,500 aged 12-17) identify as transgender and non-binary, meaning that their internal gender identity does not match their biological sex. Many of them will begin the process of gender affirmation (transition) […]

Biomarkers are indicators of change that measure transformations in a person’s metabolism. They are used to monitor and predict the health status of an individual or population so that an appropriate therapeutic intervention can be planned.Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common cause of congenital infections worldwide. This infection has an estimated annual incidence of between […]