Dr. Dominique Meilleur

Biography

Dominique Meilleur is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the Université de Montréal and her research focuses on adolescence, particularly on behavioral problems that require intervention. She investigates various factors associated with assessment variables likely to influence the outcomes of suggested interventions. Meilleur supervises numerous theses at the doctoral and graduate levels, exploring topics related to eating disorders, psychological distress among parents of adolescents with eating issues, and the therapeutic alliance quality in youth therapy. She actively engages in multiple research projects addressing societal pressures, body image dissatisfaction, and the psychosocial functioning of families dealing with these challenges. Over the years, she has collaborated with fellow researchers and received various grants to further her studies in the psychosocial aspects and effects of mental health issues on adolescents and their families. With a significant interest in how societal factors intersect with individual experiences, Meilleur's work aims to bridge the gap between clinical practice and research, contributing valuable insights to the field of psychology, especially in understanding the complexities associated with adolescent mental health.

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