Anxiety and OCD Laboratory
Where the laboratory and the clinic meet, to optimize our understanding and treatment of anxiety disorders and OCD.
What we do.
“We try to arrive at a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms that perpetuate and maintain anxiety disorders and related problems like obsessive-compulsive disorder, with the ultimate goal of finding ways to treat them better.”
A large portion of work in the lab could easily fall under the broad description of 'experimental psychopathology', in which we manipulate a variety of psychological factors to assess their influence on aspects of fear and anxiety disorders. This research is focused on a number of questions, including understanding how people process different types of information under different emotional states, and understanding how various cognitive and behavioural factors promote the onset and/or maintenance of a variety of anxiety disorders.
Other work in the lab has directly assessed the utility of a variety of treatment components proposed to improve the effectiveness of cognitive-behaviour therapy. We are not a treatment center, but we are interested in producing results that clinical psychologists can use to help their clients and patients who seek an effective treatment for anxiety disorders.
Whether you are someone who suffers from an anxiety disorder, a potential participant, a concerned family member, a prospective student or simply someone who is interested in our work, we hope that you find this website useful and informative.
Territorial Acknowledgement
We would like to acknowledge that the Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders Lab is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters on which we gather today. Tiohtià:ke/Montréal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
Statement on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Anxiety and OCD Lab values diversity in all its forms, which includes but is not limited to differences in ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, family structure, disability status, educational background, and socioeconomic status. In our mission for excellence in research, teaching, and learning, we strive for a community that is equitable, inclusive, and supportive of its members.
The Anxiety and OCD Laboratory is affiliated with the Centre for Clinical Research in Health
The laboratory is grateful to the following agencies for their financial support:
