We are pleased to share that the Qollab team has published a new paper in BMC Public Health. This study explored the strategies that sexual and gender diverse (SGD) youth
Simon Ouellet, Hannah Kia, John L. Oliffe, and Olivier Ferlatte are the authors of a new article titled “Help-Seeking for Suicidality among Rural LGBTQ+ Youth: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study,” published in the scientific journal Qualitative Health Research.
Awarded annually to a Master of Public Health graduate who demonstrates strong potential to contribute to the development of the field, this award recognizes Simon’s commitment to research conducted with LGBTQ+ communities and his desire to help build a more equitable public health system.
The Qollab team has published a new article entitled “Motivations for Cannabis Use Among LGBTQ+ Youth: A Participatory Photovoice Study”, published in the scientific journal Youth. This article goes beyond narratives that frame cannabis solely as a risky substance. Instead, it examines the ways LGBTQ+ youth use cannabis and the role it can play in their mental health, gender, and sexuality.
The Qollab team has published an article titled "Photographic arts-based methods in substance use research: A scoping review" in the International Journal of Qualitative Methods. This scoping review explores the use of photographic arts-based research methods in the field of substance use.
Amy Rhanim, David Ortiz Paredes, Kevin L’Espérance, Keven Lee, and Olivier Ferlatte have published a new article examining mental health challenges and access to healthcare among racialized and non-racialized LGBTQ+ migrant youth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In French only. A scientific day highlighting the contributions of qualitative methods to population health and well-being. Date: Friday, May 29, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Location: At the Agora of the School of...
In French Only « Queerness, cannabis et bien-être » is a practical tool designed by and for queer youth who wish to reflect on their cannabis use in an informed and compassionate way. It is based on the testimonies of 31 queer youth who participated in the Cannapix 2.0 research project, highlighting their experiences with use and their...
Recruitment for this project is now closed. This web page is maintained for archiving purposes. Linking Community to Policy: Innovative Approaches in Qualitative Research In-person event at the University of Montreal School of Public Health, 7101 Parc Avenue, 3rd Floor, Montreal
Gambling is a common practice in Canada: 65% of Canadians over the age of 15 report having gambled in the past year¹. While most gamblers do not experience negative consequences, between 0.7% and 6.5% of them will develop gambling-related problems².
