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Updated: Mar 12
We are proud to share a rich collection of educational videos designed to make psychological knowledge accessible to a broad audience. Led by experienced clinicians such as Dr. Martin Drapeau and Dr. Marilyn Fitzpatrick, the channel features content that bridges clinical expertise with public education. Topics range from evidence-based psychotherapy practices and mental health awareness to practical guidance for navigating Quebec’s mental health system. Whether you're a mental health professional seeking continuing education or an individual interested in psychological well-being, Medipsy's video library provides valuable insights grounded in research and real-world experience. Explore their channel to deepen your understanding of mental health and therapeutic practices.
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Many people come to therapy feeling disconnected - from others, from their own sense of purpose, or from the parts of themselves that feel most alive. One of the gentlest ways to begin rebuilding that sense of connection is by acting on your caring values. Caring for others isn’t about self‑sacrifice or perfection. It’s about leaning into the small, everyday moments where kindness, generosity, or support feel natural. And as it turns out, these moments are surprisingly good for our mental health.
Researchers have been studying the emotional effects of prosocial behavior - things like helping, comforting, or showing interest in someone else - for decades. One of the most consistent findings is that these actions tend to lift our mood. People often describe a sense of warmth or lightness after doing something kind, even when the gesture is small. Most of us know this quiet feeling as simply, “this feels right.”
Caring actions also support well‑being in deeper ways. When we do something that reflects our values like checking in on a friend, offering help at home, or showing patience with a coworker, we tap into a sense of meaning and purpose. Studies with young adults show that people who regularly engage in prosocial behavior report higher life satisfaction and a stronger sense of psychological well‑being. These aren’t just momentary boosts. They reflect a more grounded sense of living in alignment with what matters.
There’s another aspect of this story: caring for others doesn’t just increase positive emotion, it can also soften difficult emotions. Research shows that prosocial behavior is linked to lower levels of negative affect, including feelings associated with anxiety and stress. When we shift our attention outward, even briefly, it interrupts cycles of worry and self‑criticism. Helping someone else can create a small pause in the mental treadmill, giving the mind a chance to settle.
These benefits show up in young people as well. Studies with adolescents reveal that helping family members activates reward pathways in the brain and reduces stress‑related neural responses. School‑based programs that weave together mindfulness, empathy, and prosocial action have been shown to reduce anxiety and sadness. For anxious youth, structured opportunities to act kindly can be a gentle way to build confidence and connection without overwhelming them socially.
Caring actions also strengthen relationships, one the most protective mental health factors in mental health. When we show interest, offer support, or simply listen with presence, we create small moments of connection that accumulate over time. These interactions build trust and a sense of belonging. Stronger relationships, in turn, help buffer stress and increase resilience. In this way, caring for others becomes a way of caring for ourselves.
Another powerful aspect of prosocial behavior is the momentum it creates. Positive emotion makes us more likely to engage in caring actions, and caring actions generate more positive emotion. This upward spiral can help people move out of patterns of avoidance or isolation. For someone feeling stuck or discouraged, even one small act of kindness can be the first step toward re‑engagement with the world.
Therapeutic approaches such as behavioral activation, acceptance‑based therapies, and compassion‑focused therapy all draw on the principle that well‑being grows when we take small, values‑guided steps, even when motivation is low. Caring actions are often accessible, low‑risk, and immediately reinforcing. They help people reconnect with their strengths, their relationships, and their sense of purpose.
At Medipsy, we work with clients to identify the caring values that feel most authentic to them and to translate those values into small, doable actions. These aren’t usually dramatic and they don’t have to be time‑consuming. A brief message of encouragement, a moment of patience, or a simple act of generosity can be enough to shift emotional patterns. Caring for others is not a detour from your own healing, it’s one of the most reliable ways to support it.
References
Alden, L. E., & Trew, J. L. (2013). If it makes you happy: Engaging in kind acts increases positive affect in socially anxious individuals. Emotion, 13(1), 64–69. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0027766
Dulin, P. L., & Hill, R. D. (2003). Relationships between altruistic activity and positive affect among low‑income older adult service providers. Aging & Mental Health, 7(4), 294–299. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607860310001594693 (doi.org in Bing)
Prosocial behavior, psychological well‑being, positive and negative affect among young adults: A cross‑sectional study. (2023). PLOS ONE, 18(1), e0280000. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0280000 (doi.org in Bing)
Raposa, E. B., Laws, H. B., & Ansell, E. B. (2016). Prosocial behavior mitigates the negative effects of stress in everyday life. Clinical Psychological Science, 4(4), 691–698. https://doi.org/10.1177/2167702615611073 (doi.org in Bing)
Schonert‑Reichl, K. A., Oberle, E., Lawlor, M. S., Abbott, D., Thomson, K., Oberlander, T. F., & Diamond, A. (2015). Enhancing cognitive and social–emotional development through a mindfulness‑based school program: A randomized controlled trial. Developmental Psychology, 51(1), 52–66. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0038454
Telzer, E. H., Masten, C. L., Berkman, E. T., Lieberman, M. D., & Fuligni, A. J. (2017). Neural correlates of helping behavior in adolescents: A functional MRI study. Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, 24, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dcn.2017.01.007 (doi.org in Bing)
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Rita S.
This is your clinic if you want to see a psychologist/psychotherapist that has qualities of being caring, a professional, has lots of empathy, and is non-judgmental when they take you on as a client. I had some administrative issues and dealt with Maria who not only resolved the issues promptly, she also was such a pleasure and wonderful person to work with. I would not go elsewhere but to this clinic.
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cannot express enough my most profound appreciation for my therapy experience provided by Dr. Fitzpatrick. Over the course of 3 months and more than a dozen sessions, I can honestly say that doing so was one of the best decisions I ever made for my personal health / life. The Medipsy team is prompt and professional and the location is highly accessible and convenient. Highly recommended!
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I am new to Montreal and left a really good therapist behind in Toronto. He suggested Medipsy and I’m so glad I took his advice!
Our roots
Dr. Marilyn Fitzpatrick, M.Ed., Ph.D.
Founding partner, Clinical Director
Dr. MARILYN FITZPATRICK, M.Ed., Ph.D., OPQ, is a licensed psychologist and has been a practicing psychotherapist and a psychotherapy supervisor for many years. She is a researcher and professor emeritus at McGill University and former Program Director and Director of Clinical Training of its Counseling Psychology Program. In that role, she was responsible for the development and administration of training programs that are accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association, the American Psychological Association, the Order of Psychologists of Quebec, and the Order of Guidance Counsellors of Quebec.
Dr. Fitzpatrick has chaired or hosted a number of national and international conferences in psychology and psychotherapy and has published numerous manuscripts, made dozens of presentations at conferences and learned societies, and received funding from major granting organizations. She has served on the editorial boards of international journals and has edited special sections of Canadian and International journals. Her research on factors that are related to successful outcome in psychotherapy, on helping clinicians to offer the best level of evidence-based personalized care and on values clarification and commitment inform her clinical and supervisory work at Medipsy. She runs BecomingYourBestSelf.org to help people better understand their values and live richer and more meaningful lives.
Dr. MARTIN DRAPEAU, M.P.s, Ph.D., OPQ, is a licensed clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, program director for the Master's and doctoral programs at McGill, and a professor of counselling psychology and of psychiatry at McGill University, as well as an adjunct professor of clinical psychology at the University of Sherbrooke. He is the Director of the McGill Psychotherapy Process Research Group, and the Co-director of McGill's Science and Practice in Psychology Research Group. As a clinical researcher, Dr. Drapeau is also affiliated with a number of prestigious research groups in Quebec, including Qualaxia, a network of researchers, experts, decision-makers, and clinicians who are committed to improving the quality of care in mental health, and the Groupe RENARD and the International Center for Comparative Criminology of the University of Montreal.
He is a former project director at the Lady Davis Institute (Institute of Community and Family Psychiatry) and was Vice president of the Order of psychologists of Quebec (OPQ) for several years, served on its executive committee and Board of directors, and chaired its continuing education committee. He has also been a member of numerous OPQ convention organizing and scientific committees. Dr. Drapeau was the editor in chief of three scientific journals, including Canadian Psychology and Science and Practice; he is on the editorial board of a number of other journals, has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has received numerous grants and awards. He has been involved in many committees of the Order of Psychologists of Quebec, and of the Canadian Psychological Association, including the Presidential Taskforce for Evidence Based Practice, and was the Quebec representative to the American Psychological Association Council of Representatives for several years. Dr. Drapeau is an elected member of the College of New Scholars of the Royal Soceity of Canada. More information, including his reusme, can be found on his personal website.
Dr. Martin Drapeau, M.P.s, Ph.D.
Founding partner, Online Training Director
Why people choose Medipsy
We combine clinical expertise, comprehensive assessment, and compassionate care to support meaningful and lasting change.
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Evidence-based psychotherapy using approaches supported by research, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and EMDR
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Experienced licensed psychologists and mental health professionals with specialized training
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Personalized treatment plans tailored to each client’s goals, strengths, and needs
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Accessible care in Montreal and across Quebec, with both in-person and secure online therapy
Our goal is to provide high-quality psychological services grounded in science while creating a supportive environment where clients feel understood and empowered to improve their wellbeing.
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