@article{sekhon_isolating_2022,

title = {Isolating together during COVID-19: Results from the Telehealth Intervention Program for older adults},

author = {H. Sekhon and P. Lavin and B. Vacaflor and C. Rigas and K. Cinalioglu and C. -L. Su and K. Bodenstein and E. Dikaios and A. Goodman and F. C. Raymond and M. Ibrahim and M. Bein and J. Gruber and J. Se and N. Sasi and C. Walsh and R. Nazar and C. Hanganu and S. Berkani and I. Royal and A. Schiavetto and K. Looper and C. Launay and E. G. McDonald and D. Seitz and S. Kumar and O. Beauchet and B. Khoury and S. Bouchard and B. Battistini and P. Fallavollita and M. Miresco and M. -A. Bruneau and I. Vahia and S. Bukhari and S. Rej},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85140408885&doi=10.3389%2ffmed.2022.948506&partnerID=40&md5=914f535ebf7ead4bbacb04ee66f75e17},

doi = {10.3389/fmed.2022.948506},

issn = {2296858X},

year  = {2022},

date = {2022-01-01},

journal = {Frontiers in Medicine},

volume = {9},

abstract = {Background: A pressing challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond is to provide accessible and scalable mental health support to isolated older adults in the community. The Telehealth Intervention Program for Older Adults (TIP-OA) is a large-scale, volunteer-based, friendly telephone support program designed to address this unmet need. Methods: A prospective cohort study of 112 TIP-OA participants aged ≥60 years old was conducted in Quebec, Canada (October 2020–June 2021). The intervention consisted of weekly friendly phone calls from trained volunteers. The primary outcome measures included changes in scores of stress, depression, anxiety, and fear surrounding COVID-19, assessed at baseline, 4 and 8-weeks. Additional subgroup analyses were performed with participants with higher baseline scores. Results: The subgroup of participants with higher baseline depression scores (PHQ9 ≥10) had significant improvements in depression scores over the 8-week period measured [mean change score = −2.27 (±4.76), 95%CI (−3.719, −0.827)},

note = {Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.},

keywords = {aged, Anxiety, article, cohort analysis, controlled study, coronavirus disease 2019, demographics, Depression, Fear, female, human, longitudinal study, major clinical study, male, Patient Health Questionnaire 9, physiological stress, prospective study, Quebec, telehealth},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{couture_consequences_2020,

title = {Consequences associated with the use of psychoactive substances among female adolescents placed in residential care: the role of sexual exploitation},

author = {S. Couture and N. Lanctôt and G. Parent and S. Lemieux and A. Lemieux},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85087764280&doi=10.1080%2f03630242.2020.1789262&partnerID=40&md5=4340b68f807cf337f0a1abb617ed1df5},

doi = {10.1080/03630242.2020.1789262},

issn = {03630242 (ISSN)},

year  = {2020},

date = {2020-01-01},

journal = {Women and Health},

pages = {1052–1062},

abstract = {Sexual exploitation is a major burden among female adolescents placed in residential care centers. Moreover, problematic psychoactive substance use is a concern because of its prevalence and various associated consequences. However, little is known about the consequences resulting specifically from the use of psychoactive substances among sexually exploited female adolescents. This study explored the association between sexual exploitation and the various consequences associated with substance use among adolescent female (15.3–17.1 years old) living in Quebec’s residential care centers during 2008–2009. To better understand this association, 83 sexually exploited female adolescents and 66 non-sexually exploited female adolescents responded to self-reported questionnaires. As expected, even controlling for age of onset and frequency of substance use, an ANCOVA showed that sexually exploited female adolescents experience more consequences associated with their use of psychoactive substances (F (4, 148) = 24.79, p <.001},

note = {Publisher: Routledge},

keywords = {Adolescent, Adolescent Behavior, analysis of covariance, article, Child, controlled study, delinquency, dissociation, drug dependence, drug effect, female, high risk behavior, human, human experiment, Humans, major clinical study, male, onset age, Prevalence, prostitution, Psychoactive substance use, psychology, psychotropic agent, Psychotropic Drugs, Quebec, questionnaire, rehabilitation center, residential care, Residential Facilities, residential home, risk factor, Risk Factors, Risk-Taking, Sex Work, Sexual Behavior, sexual exploitation, substance use, Substance-Related Disorders},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{ikic_reduction_2017,

title = {Reduction in costs after treating comorbid panic disorder with agoraphobia and generalized anxiety disorder},

author = {V. Ikic and C. Bélanger and S. Bouchard and P. Gosselin and F. Langlois and J. Labrecque and M. J. Dugas and A. Marchand},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85018690998&partnerID=40&md5=0d0600e6dd4e2a381f733ac063d639dc},

issn = {10914358},

year  = {2017},

date = {2017-01-01},

journal = {Journal of Mental Health Policy and Economics},

volume = {20},

number = {1},

pages = {11–20},

abstract = {Background: Panic disorder with agoraphobia (PDA) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) are impairing and costly disorders that are often misdiagnosed and left untreated despite multiple consultations. These disorders frequently co-occur, but little is known about the costs associated with their comorbidity and the impact of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) on cost reduction. Aims of the Study: The first objective of this study was to assess the mental health-related costs associated with the specific concomitance of PDA and GAD. The second aim was to determine whether there is a reduction in direct and indirect mental healthrelated costs following conventional CBT for the primary disorder only (PDA or GAD) or combined CBT adapted to the comorbidity (PDA and GAD). Methods: A total of 123 participants with a double diagnosis of PDA and GAD participated in this study. Direct and indirect mental health-related costs were assessed and calculated from a societal perspective at the pre-Test, the post-Test, and the three-month, sixmonth and one-year follow-ups. Results: At the pre-Test, PDA-GAD comorbidity was found to generate a mean total cost of CAD2,000.48 (SD = 2,069.62) per participant over a three-month period. The indirect costs were much higher than the direct costs. Both treatment modalities led to significant and similar decreases in all cost categories from the pretest to the post-Test. This reduction was maintained until the oneyear follow-up. Discussion: Methodological choices may have underestimated cost evaluations. Nonetheless, this study supports the cost offset effects of both conventional CBT for primary PDA or GAD and combined CBT for PDA-GAD comorbidity. Implications for Healthcare Provision and Use: Treatment of comorbid and costly disorders with evidence-based treatments such as CBT may lead to considerable economic benefits for society. Implications for Health Policies: Considering the limited resources of healthcare systems, it is important to make choices that will lead to better accessibility of quality services. The application of CBT for PDA, GAD or both disorders and training mental health professionals in this therapeutic approach should be encouraged. Additionally, it would be favorable for insurance plans to reimburse employees for expenses associated with psychological treatment for anxiety disorders. Implications for Further Research: In addition to symptom reduction, it would be of great pertinence to explore which factors can contribute to reducing direct and indirect mental health-related costs. © 2017 ICMPE.},

note = {Publisher: ICMPE},

keywords = {adult, agoraphobia, Anxiety disorder, Anxiety Disorders, article, cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, comorbidity, controlled study, dysthymia, economics, female, follow up, generalized anxiety disorder, health care cost, Health Care Costs, human, Humans, major clinical study, major depression, male, Mental health, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic, Panic Disorder, phobia, posttraumatic stress disorder, procedures, Quebec, social phobia, statistics and numerical data},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{cousineau_insomnia_2016,

title = {Insomnia symptoms following treatment for comorbid panic disorder with agoraphobia and generalized anxiety disorder},

author = {H. Cousineau and A. Marchand and S. Bouchard and C. Bélanger and P. Gosselin and F. Langlois and J. Labrecque and M. J. Dugas and G. Belleville},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84962128029&doi=10.1097%2fNMD.0000000000000466&partnerID=40&md5=2ca2dd82c29553bd7377ba64dd5522cc},

doi = {10.1097/NMD.0000000000000466},

issn = {00223018},

year  = {2016},

date = {2016-01-01},

journal = {Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease},

volume = {204},

number = {4},

pages = {267–273},

abstract = {Patients with panic disorder with agoraphobia (PDA) or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) frequently also suffer from insomnia. However, the impact of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders on insomnia has been understudied. Furthermore, comorbidity between anxiety disorders is common. Our main objective was to assess the impact of CBT for PDA or GAD on insomnia. In a quasi-experimental design, 86 participants with PDA and GAD received conventional CBT for their primary disorder or combined CBT for both disorders. Overall, CBTs had a significant impact on reducing insomnia symptoms (η2 = 0.58). However, among people with insomnia at pretest (67%), 33% still had an insomnia diagnosis, and the majority (63%) had clinically significant residual insomnia following treatment. In conclusion, the CBTs had a positive effect on the reduction of insomnia, but a significant proportion of participants still had insomnia problems following treatment. Clinicians should address insomnia during CBT for PDA and GAD. Copyright © 2016 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.},

note = {Publisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins},

keywords = {adult, agoraphobia, antidepressant agent, Anxiety Disorders, anxiolytic agent, article, clinical trial, cognitive therapy, cohort analysis, Cohort Studies, Combined Modality Therapy, comorbidity, comparative study, controlled study, Depression, disease severity, female, generalized anxiety disorder, human, Humans, hypnotic agent, insomnia, major clinical study, male, Middle Aged, multicenter study, multimodality cancer therapy, nocturnal panic attack, panic, Panic Disorder, panic disorder with agoraphobia, patient worry, procedures, psychoeducation, psychology, psychotropic agent, Psychotropic Drugs, quasi experimental study, Quebec, randomized controlled trial, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, statistical significance, treatment outcome, wakefulness, Young Adult},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{perreault_perspective_2015,

title = {Perspective of peer helpers regarding their experience animating a self-treatment program for panic disorders [Perspective de pairs aidants sur leur expérience d’animation d’un programme d’autotraitement du trouble panique]},

author = {M. Perreault and S. Bouchard and M. Lapalme and A. Laverdure and D. Audet and J. -C. Cusson and C. Zacchia and D. Milton and M. S. Tion and M. Chartier-Otis and A. Marchand and C. Bélanger},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84945341002&doi=10.7202%2f1032381ar&partnerID=40&md5=44a912fa4c8a0c927f7f1bf70d0381d7},

doi = {10.7202/1032381ar},

issn = {03836320},

year  = {2015},

date = {2015-01-01},

journal = {Sante Mentale au Quebec},

volume = {40},

number = {1},

pages = {35–51},

abstract = {Objective: Support groups can help to reach individuals with anxiety disorders who are not or are only partly obtaining health services. The present study is based on a program that involves peer helpers as animators of a selftreatment group (Zéro-ATAQ). Their perspective has been documented in order to identify the aspects of the program which can be improved. Methods: Eleven peer helpers led the 12 sessions of the program, which was dispensed in four regions of Quebec for 32 persons having panic disorders with agoraphobia. The perspectives of ten peer animators were documented based on a semi-structured interview that took place at the end of the program, and a focus group that was held over six months later with peer animators from each of the groups. Their comments were transcribed and a thematic content analysis was conducted. Results: All of the peer helper animators reported that they enjoyed participating in the program, that they appreciated being able to help others having an anxiety disorder, and that the program helped them in their role as animators of these types of activities. Nearly all of the peer helpers emphasized the importance of being able to count on the supervision of a professional when needed. Conclusion: This study revealed (1) the feasibility of implementing a program of this kind in partnership with peers, (2) the qualifications necessary to lead this type of program, (3) the requirements in terms of training and available material, and (4) the importance of supervision. © Département de psychiatrie de l’Université de Montréal, 2015.},

note = {Publisher: Revue Sante Mentale au Quebec SMQ},

keywords = {agoraphobia, Canada, female, human, Humans, male, Panic Disorder, peer group, Quebec, self help, Self-Help Groups},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{monthuy-blanc_factors_2013,

title = {Factors influencing mental health providers’ intention to use telepsychotherapy in First Nations communities},

author = {J. Monthuy-Blanc and S. Bouchard and C. Maïano and M. Séguin},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84878954346&doi=10.1177%2f1363461513487665&partnerID=40&md5=2701c381c18ce43b2b834d90094141b4},

doi = {10.1177/1363461513487665},

issn = {13634615 (ISSN)},

year  = {2013},

date = {2013-01-01},

journal = {Transcultural Psychiatry},

volume = {50},

number = {2},

pages = {323–343},

abstract = {Telemental health is the use of information and communications technologies and broadband networks to deliver mental health services and support wellness. Although numerous studies have demonstrated the efficiency and utility of telemental health, certain barriers may impede its implementation, including the attitudes of mental health service providers. The current study draws on the technology acceptance model (TAM) to understand the role of mental health service providers’ attitudes and perceptions of telemental health (psychotherapy delivered via videoconferencing) on their intention to use this technology with their patients. A sample of 205 broadly defined mental health service providers working on 32 First Nations reserves in the province of Quebec completed the questionnaire adapted to assess TAM for telepsychotherapy. Confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling provided evidence for the factor validity and reliability of the TAM in this sample. The key predictor of the intention to use telepsychotherapy was not mental health providers’ attitude toward telepsychotherapy, nor how much they expected this service to be complicated to use, but essentially how useful they expect it to be for their First Nations patients. If telemental health via videoconferencing is to be implemented in First Nations communities, it is essential to thoroughly demonstrate its utility to mental health providers. Perceived usefulness will have a positive impact on attitudes toward this technology, and perceived ease of use will positively influence perceived usefulness. Cultural issues specific to the populations receiving telemental health services may be more efficiently addressed from the angle of perceived usefulness. © 2013, SAGE Publications. All rights reserved.},

keywords = {Aboriginal communities, adult, article, Attitude of Health Personnel, female, First Nations, health care personnel, health personnel attitude, human, Humans, Indians, Indigenous peoples, male, mental health service, Mental Health Services, Middle Aged, North American, perception, psychotherapy, Quebec, questionnaire, reliability, structural equation modeling, technology acceptance model, Telemedicine, telepsychotherapy, validity, videoconference, videoconferencing, Young Adult},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{perreault_panic_2009,

title = {Panic with agoraphobia and social anxiety disorder: Resort to peer helping and access to treatment [Trouble panique avec agoraphobie et trouble d'anxiété sociale: Recours aux pairs-aidants et accès au traitement]},

author = {M. Perreault and M. Chartier-Otis and C. Bélanger and A. Marchand and C. Zacchia and S. Bouchard},

url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-67649784309&doi=10.7202%2f029767ar&partnerID=40&md5=6a154fdae05cf2bff0cfbeae2c79d87e},

doi = {10.7202/029767ar},

issn = {03836320},

year  = {2009},

date = {2009-01-01},

journal = {Sante Mentale au Quebec},

volume = {34},

number = {1},

pages = {187–198},

note = {Publisher: Revue Sante Mentale au Quebec SMQ},

keywords = {agoraphobia, Anxiety disorder, Anxiety Disorders, article, Canada, health care delivery, Health Services Accessibility, human, Humans, panic, Panic Disorder, Quebec, Social Behavior Disorders, sociopathy, United States},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}