MMRL in the Media
News Features
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What's it like being religious and part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community?
April, 2026
In this CBC Listen Interview with Sabrina Marandola, MMRL member Kevin Prada dives into his research, and the personal meaning of his work.
“What's it like to be religious and be part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community? A new study out of McGill University explores that relationship between spirituality and mental health. We'll find out more from the study's author, Kevin Prada."
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Internalization of homophobia and transphobia may undermine mental health benefits of religiosity or spirituality for LGBTQIA+ people, study finds
April, 2026
This article from McGill Newsroom highlights research by MMRL member, Kevin Prada.
According to Prada’s research, mindfulness may offer LGBTQIA+ individuals a supportive spiritual pathway outside non‑affirming religious contexts.
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New Research Highlights Yoga’s Benefits for Dementia Patients
March, 2026
This article from omyoga highlights MMRL Isabel Sadowski’s research.
“Non-pharmacological interventions, such as mindfulness, meditation, yoga, tai chi and breathing practices, have all shown promise in helping to reduce some mental health symptoms of patients living with cognitive decline or dementia.”
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Yoga can boost mental health for people living with dementia, McGill study says
March, 2026
This CTV News article highlights MMRL Isabel Sadowski’s research, which shows that when it comes to dementia, “movement, even in a chair, is good medicine on its own.”
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Study offers guidance on the therapeutic use of mindfulness, yoga to boost mental health for dementia patients
March, 2026
This McGill Newsroom article highlights MMRL member Isabel Sadowski’s research on yoga and mindfulness for dementia patients.
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Mindfulness for a healthier heart
July, 2025
This article by the Heart and Stroke Foundation explains how mindfulness can help manage stress and support heart health.
Dr. Bassam Khoury explains that the key to beneffting from mindfulness is practicing it on a daily basis.
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Les risques méconnus de la méditation
January, 2025
Dr. Khoury and members of MMRL are featured in this episode of Radio-Canada, which explores potential risks and side effects of meditation.
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Petites joies, vrais bonheurs ? Un peu de magie dans l’ordinaire
January, 2025
MMRL’s Dr. Bassam Khoury is interviewed in this La Presse article about cultivating joy.
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CBC Kids News: Explaining compassion for kids during Mental Health Week
May, 2024
CBC Kids News contributor, Sabrina Erin, interviewed Dr. Bassam Khoury to inform this video-graphic, which explains compassion and it’s benefits to children.
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Let's Talk: Youth Psychology Blog: Why Nature, Mindfulness and Virtual Reality Might be The Ideal Salve for Challenging Times
February, 2022
Doctoral candidate at MMRL, Isabel Sadowski, and Dr. Khoury are featured on Let's Talk: Youth Psychology Blog. Isabel discusses her research on nature-based mindfulness interventions delivered by Virtual Reality (VR).
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Le pouvoir de la compassion pour soi
May, 2021
This Québec Science article explains the evidence-based “power of self-compassion” and its role in psychological well-being.
Dr. Bassam Khoury emphasizes that practicing self-compassion should not be approached as “one more thing to add to the day,” but rather, as a fundamental shift in how we relate to ourselves.
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Careers Up Close: Bassam Khoury on How Mindfulness Breeds Compassion
October, 2020
This APS article profiles Dr. Bassam Khoury’s career and research.
In it, Dr. Khoury explains his philosophy on mindfulness, how he landed his job at McGill, his current research, and his focus on working with students who share his commitment to making lasting change in the field.
Podcast Features
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How can Montrealers be kinder to each other?
November, 2025
MMRL’s Dr. Bassam Khoury is featured in CBC’s annual holiday campaign, “Make the Season Kind.”
In this episode, Dr. Khoury conitributes to a discussion about what it means to be kind, noting that if people want to be kinder to others, the best way to start is by being kinder to themselves.
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Mindfulness and Compassion — A Dual Path to Well-Being
March, 2025
MMRL’s Dr. Bassam Khoury is featured on episode #75 of Work in Progress: The Personal Productivity Science Insights Podcast.
In this episode, Dr. Khoury discusses how the dual approach of practicing mindfulness and compassion can improve productivity and wellbeing.
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A Clinical Psychologist's Thoughts on Career Change, Mindfulness, and Mental Health Technology
April, 2024
Dr. Bassam Khoury is interviewed on this episode of Such is Life Podcast.
Dr. Khoury discusses his career path, mindfulness, and the impact of technology on mental health.
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Mindfulness-Based Treatments & Compassion
April, 2023
MMRL’s Dr. Bassam Khoury is featured in episode #22 of The Mental Wellbeing College Podcast.
In this episode, Dr. Khoury discusses various types of mindfulness-based treatments, cultivating compassion, and more.
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Why the World Needs More Mindfulness
January, 2023
MMRL’s Dr. Bassam Khoury is interviewed in an episode of Purposeful Empathy hosted by Anita Nowak.
In this episode, Dr. Khoury discusses how mindfulness can promote self-compassion, empathy for others, and help change the world.