Research Projects
Here, ideas come to life through a multitude of projects driven by curiosity and teamwork.
Why REMIX?
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Recovery is a process of healing and growth that people with mental health problems go through as they strive to live satisfying and fulfilling lives, even with the limitations caused by their symptoms or illness. It's a deeply personal and unique journey for each person. Being in recovery means learning to regain control of one's health and life, maintaining an optimistic view of the future and focusing on personal strengths that can help one realize one's full potential.
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At REMIX Lab, we conduct participatory research that engages healthcare system stakeholders as partners in the research process, from project design to the mobilization of the new knowledge we have created.
REMIX Lab members are also committed to actively participating in the design and performance of healthcare systems. Our expertise and involvement add value to healthcare systems.
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Our primary motivation is to improve the mental health of populations through collaborative, impact-oriented research that transforms the delivery and organization of health and social services.
Approximately one in three Canadians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime. Experiencing a mental illness can have a profound impact on a person's life, their relationships with family and friends, their involvement in their community and society in general.
Anyone facing a mental health problem or illness should be able to access high-quality mental health care quickly, to support them on their personal journey towards recovery. Yet for too many, their experience of care falls far short of this vision. REMIX Lab's job is to make our vision a reality and ensure that everyone receives the mental health care and services they deserve.
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Healthcare systems face many challenges, including workforce issues and shortages, the efficient use of scarce resources, determining how to organize services to meet the ever-changing health needs of the population, the challenges of integrating new technologies and innovations, identifying and reducing health inequalities, and so on.
At REMIX Lab, we know that research can make a difference in these areas. Together with our partners, we aim to conduct impact-oriented research that tackles the major challenges facing our healthcare systems and contributes to better population mental health.
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Our research is guided by the experiences of people with mental health problems or illnesses within the healthcare system. Far too many Canadians have negative experiences when they come into contact with the healthcare system, whether because their problems go undetected or are misdiagnosed, or because they have difficulty receiving appropriate treatment in a timely manner, or because services do not fully meet their needs, are fragmented or expose them to stigmatizing attitudes. Such experiences run counter to our values, and motivate us to improve the delivery and organization of services to enhance care experiences.
Pour nous aider à atteindre cet objectif, nous travaillons régulièrement avec des personnes ayant vécu des problèmes ou des maladies mentales. Ces personnes deviennent des membres à part entière de notre équipe et leurs connaissances expérientielles éclairent et animent nos projets.
Matthew Menear
Quebec City, May 30, 2024
Hello and welcome. I am Matthew Menear, founder and director of the REMIX laboratory.
The REMIX laboratory is a dynamic research team that conducts research focused on the delivery and organization of mental health services. My team members come from a variety of disciplines, including public health, psychology, anthropology, social work, clinical sciences, and psychiatry. Despite the diversity of our backgrounds, we are united by a common goal: to improve the mental health of the population through collaborative and impactful research, with the aim of transforming healthcare and services.
When I began my undergraduate studies in psychology at McGill University, I had no idea my path would lead me here. My goal at the time was to pursue training in neuroscience and conduct research on brain function. After graduating, I was fortunate enough to work in a neuroimaging lab where we conducted studies on cognition in people with schizophrenia. We were a high-performing team that contributed new insights into the neural basis of the memory deficits these individuals experience.
And yet, I felt something was missing. I didn't feel like I was making a real difference in the lives of the people participating in our studies. This realization led me to pursue applied health research and to complete training in public health and health services research. Today, I work closely with various partners (clinicians, managers, decision-makers, and service users) to evaluate and improve the delivery and organization of health services in Quebec, Canada, and internationally. More specifically, we strive to promote more accessible, integrated, person-centered, and recovery-oriented mental health services. I am now proud to say that my team and I have the capacity to make a real difference in the healthcare system and in people's lives.
Our website is committed to providing the latest news from our team, information on our current and past projects, as well as tools and resources we have developed. We hope it will be a useful platform not only for us, but also for the scientific community and our healthcare partners.
So, I hope many of you will follow us on our journey. And if you'd like to get in touch or join our team, please click on the links in the menu.
Until next time!
Matthew