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.
Program Chief
Daniel Paradis, TSP
Psychiatrists
Marcelo Berlim, MD, MSc
Anthony Gifuni, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Johanne Renaud, MD, MSc, FRCPC
Stéphane Richard-Devantoy, MD, PhD
Psychologists
Catherine Allard-Chapais, PhD
Massimiliano Orri, PhD
Joaquin Poundja, PhD
Nurses
Joanna Anoussos, BSc, Nurse Clinician
Nathalie Goyette, MSc, Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Monica Janik, BSc, Nurse Clinician
Administrative Agents
Hadj Brahim Bennacer
Annie Gilbert
Céline Laure Mafo Chebou
Social Workers
Marie-France Dagenais, MSc
Theodora Mikedis, MSc
