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Laurence Roy serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy within the School of Rehabilitation at the University of Montreal. His research affiliations include the Philippe-Pinel National Institute of Forensic Psychiatry (INPLPP) Research Center and the Montreal Research Center on Social Inequalities (CREMIS).
His academic credentials are:
- B. Sc. Occupational Therapy, University of Montreal (2005)
- PhD in Biomedical Sciences (Rehabilitation), University of Montreal (2012)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Psychiatry, McGill University (2014)
Roy's research centers on mental health and occupational therapy, with a focus on forensic psychiatry, homelessness prevention, and social inequalities. He investigates the rehabilitation needs of populations experiencing residential instability and employs participatory, qualitative, and mixed methods. His work emphasizes social justice and community integration, particularly for vulnerable groups such as individuals with mental illness, acquired brain injury, and those transitioning from shelters. Current projects address housing instability in first-episode psychosis and women's post-shelter experiences.
Analysis of Roy's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a consistent focus on homelessness, housing transitions, and mental health services. His work spans qualitative explorations (e.g., photovoice with women post-shelter), clinical studies on risk factors for housing instability, and frameworks for occupational therapy practice in social justice contexts. The research often involves interdisciplinary collaboration and targets policy and practice improvements for homeless populations, including those with brain injuries and involvement in judicial systems.
Roy leads multiple funded projects: the AMONT study tracking housing outcomes in early psychosis; a knowledge synthesis on homelessness prevention for brain injury; a participatory mapping study on meaningful activities in forensic care; and the Lotus Project supporting women's housing transitions. While specific grant amounts are not detailed, these projects indicate substantial research funding. No formal student advisees are listed in the provided text.
He is embedded in the research ecosystems of INPLPP and CREMIS, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including clinicians, social scientists, and policy experts to address complex social and health challenges.
