Dr. Richard Boyer

Associate Professor

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Biography

Richard Boyer studies the epidemiology of mental disorders within the Quebec population, focusing particularly on psychological distress as an indicator of mental health in public health settings, the relationship between the evolution of psychological distress and marital life among seniors, and the links between mental disorders and suicide risk. He holds a Master's degree in Sociology from the Université du Québec à Montréal and a Doctorate in Public Health from the University of California, Los Angeles. As an Associate Professor, he is affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry at the Université de Montréal and the research center of the Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal. He is a coordinating member of the Mental Health research group of the Quebec Research Network on Aging and has led groundbreaking research on psychological distress and suicide among young adults and seniors in Canada. Boyer's contributions have been recognized with the Alex-Leighton Award from the Canadian Psychiatric Association in 2008 for his pioneering work in public mental health, especially in Quebec.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Montreal • Montreal, QC

Focuses on the epidemiology of mental disorders and coordinates research initiatives related to public mental health.

Awards

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Alex-Leighton Award

Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.