Jessica Rassy

Jessica Rassy is a Professor at the School of Nursing, Université de Sherbrooke, and currently serves as Vice-Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences. She holds a PhD in Clinical Sciences from Université de Sherbrooke and a postdoctorate in Nursing from Université de Montréal.

• Strategic leadership in nursing education and research
• Chaired research roles at CRCLM, CRISE, and GRISE research centers

Her research focuses on suicide prevention in adolescents, protective factors for suicidal youth, and integration of information and communication technologies (ICT) in preventive healthcare. She has led initiatives like the SecUrgence protocol for emergency department suicide risk assessment and the Quebec Digital Suicide Prevention Strategy.

Jessica's recent publications highlight trends in adolescent mental health during pandemics, ICT applications in suicide prevention, and systemic improvements in emergency care for suicidal patients. Her work bridges clinical nursing, public health, and health informatics, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.

As Vice-Dean, she oversees strategic development of nursing programs at Université de Sherbrooke's Sherbrooke and Longueuil campuses, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and societal healthcare needs.