The Depressive and Suicide Disorders Program is a superspecialized (third-line) service for youth and adults who suffer from refractory and/or recurrent major depressive disorder with or without the presence of suicidal behaviour. The program offers cutting-edge treatment for clients and provides support to families to help them interact with the person in difficulty.
This program is specifically for:
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- Youth aged 6 to 18 years who present with mood disorders, such as major depression or dysthymia. These disorders may or may not be associated with anxiety, substance abuse, impulsivity or suicidal behaviour or thoughts.
- Adults suffering from treatment-refractory major depressive disorder.
- Individuals with a significant personal and/or family history of suicidal behaviour.
Head
Gustavo Turecki, MD, PhD
Program Chief
André Mpiana, MSc, RN
Psychiatrists
Marcelo Berlim, MD, MSc
Eduardo Chachamovich, MD, PhD
Anthony Gifuni, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Johanne Renaud, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Stéphane Richard-Devantoy, MD, PhD
Psychologists
Catherine Allard-Chapais, PhD
Sylvie Corbeil, PhD
Massimiliano Orri, PhD
Joaquin Poundja, PhD
Nurses and Liaison Agents
Joanna Anoussos, BSc, RN
Nathalie Goyette, MSc, RN
Monica Janik, BSc, RN
Administrative Agents
Hadj Brahim Bennacer
Annie Gilbert
Céline Laure Mafo Chebou
Social Workers
Marie-France Dagenais, MSc
Theodora Mikedis, MSc
