André Marchand

Research Area 

• Technology Development and Knowledge Transfer
• Treatment and Rehabilitation adapted to Populations

Research Site

Trauma Studies Centre
Co-director

University Affiliations (Position or Role)

Tenured professor
Department of psychology
Université du Québec à Montréal

Associate professor
Department of psychiatry
Université de Montréall

Profile

André Marchand is interested in the cognitive and behavioural evaluation and treatment of anxiety disorders, primarily panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and, more recently, generalized anxiety disorder. He is also interested in the comorbidity of anxiety disorders. While attempting to develop precise evaluation tools, he focuses above all on identifying the most efficient intervention modalities for treating individuals. His goal is to better understand the factors and mechanisms that produce therapeutic effects and better define the processes which underlie therapeutic changes. He is dedicated to evaluating the costs associated with therapeutic effects, as well as the benefits for patients. He studies the usefulness of applying new technologies to the treatment of anxiety disorders (e.g., virtual reality, telepsychotherapy). His research projects are conducted in collaboration with clinician-researchers from various universities and research centres and especially with clinicians from departments specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders, hospitals (local clinics), EAPs, CLSCs and support groups.

Research Fields and Subfields

• Evaluation and treatment of anxiety disorders
• Panic disorder with and without agoraphobia
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Generalized anxiety disorder
• Evaluation and treatment of mental disorder comorbidity
• Evaluation of therapeutic effects, quality of life and associated costs
• Application of new technologies in the treatment of anxiety disorders

Awards and Honours

• Prix Innovation (Fondation Louis-H. Lafontaine – Hôpital Louis-H. Lafontaine and Centre de recherche Fernand-Seguin) for his participation in the development of telehealth and research on post-traumatic stress.

Main Research Grant Projects

• Centre de recherche Fernand-Seguin (2007-2008) – Comparative study of the efficacy of cognitive behavioural therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder with and without the addition of D-cycloserine
• Canadian Institutes of Health Research (2006-2009) – Impact of a couple’s processes of social support on an individual’s anxiety disorder
• Fonds de recherche en santé du Québec (2003-2006) – Comparative study of the efficacy of cognitive behavioural therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder with and without spouse’s participation
• Department of National Defence (2004-2005) – Post-traumatic stress disorder and quality of life among Canadian Forces: evaluation of the potential mediating role of unsupportive social interactions

Students

• Graduate: 16 students
• Postgraduate: two students – Sophie Desjardins and Geneviève Belleville

Recent Publications

Martin, M., Marchand, A., & Boyer, R. (2009). Traumatic events in the workplace: impact on psychopathology and healthcare use of police officers. International journal of emergency mental health, 11(3), 165-176.

Belleville, G., Cousineau, H., Levrier, K., St-Pierre-Delorme, M. E., & Marchand, A. (2010). The impact of cognitive-behavior therapy for anxiety disorders on concomitant sleep disturbances: a meta-analysis. Journal of anxiety disorders, 24(4), 379-386. Pubmed

Martin, M., Marchand, A., Boyer, R., & Martin, N. (2009). Predictors of the development of posttraumatic stress disorder among police officers. Journal of trauma & dissociation : the official journal of the International Society for the Study of Dissociation (ISSD), 10(4), 451-468. Pubmed

Marchand, A., Roberge, P., Primiano, S., & Germain, V. (2009). A randomized, controlled clinical trial of standard, group and brief cognitive-behavioral therapy for panic disorder with agoraphobia: A two-year follow-up. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 23(8), 1139-1147.  Pubmed   

Germain, V., Marchand, A., Bouchard, S., Guay, S., & Drouin, M. (2009). Assessment of the Therapeutic Alliance in Face-to-Face or Videoconference Treatment for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Cyberpsychology and Behavior, Aug 26, Epub ahead of print. Pubmed 

Perreault, M., Chartier-Otis, M., Bélanger, C., Marchand, A., Zacchia, C., & Bouchard, S. (2009). Trouble panique avec agoraphobie et trouble d’anxiété sociale : recours aux pairs-aidants et accès au traitement. Santé mentale au Québec, 34(1), 187-198. Pubmed 

Chartier-Otis, M., Guay, S., & Marchand, A. (2009). Psychological and relationship distress among partners of civilian PTSD patients. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 197(7), 543-546. Pubmed 

Perreault, M., Chartier-Otis, M., Bélanger, C., Marchand, A., Zacchia, C., & Bouchard, S. (2009). Trouble panique avec agoraphobie et trouble d’anxiété sociale : recours aux pairs-aidants et accès au traitement. Santé mentale au Québec, 34(1), 187-198. Pubmed 

O'Connor KP, Janelle C, Coutu MF, Rouleau A, Lessard MJ, Kirouac C, Marchand, A. et coll. (2009 ). 'I'm Cured But....' Perceptions of Illness Following Treatment. Journal of Health Psychology. Mar;14(2):278-87.

Belleville G, Guay S, Marchand A. (2009).  Impact of Sleep Disturbances on PTSD Symptoms and Perceived Health. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease. Feb;197(2):126-32.

St-Jean-Trudel, E., Guay, S., & Marchand, A. (2009). [In Process Citation]. Can J Public Health, 100(2), 148-152. Pubmed

Roberge MA, Dupuis G, Marchand A. (2008).  Acute Stress Disorder After Myocardial Infarction: Prevalence and Associated Factors. Psychosomatic Medicine. Nov-Dec;70(9):1028-34.

Billette V, Guay S, Marchand A. (2008). Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Social Support in Female Victims of Sexual Assault The Impact of Spousal Involvement on the Efficacy of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Behavior Modification. Nov;32(6):876-96.

Roberge P, Marchand A, Reinharz D, Savard P. (2008). Cognitive-behavioral treatment for panic disorder with agoraphobia - A randomized, controlled trial and cost-effectiveness analysis. Behavior Modification. May;32(3):333-51.

O'Connor K, Marchand A, Brousseau L, Aardema F, Mainguy N, Landry P, et coll. (2008). Cognitive-behavioural, pharmacological and psychosocial predictors of outcome during tapered discontinuation of benzodiazepine. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy. Jan-Feb;15(1):1-14.

Allard, M., Bouchard, S., Marchand, A., Cournoyer, L. G., Green-Demers, I., & Renaud, P. (2007). "L’efficacité de la psychothérapie pour le trouble panique en vidéoconférence: réplication et alliance thérapeutique". Revue québécoise de psychologie, 28(2), 43-64.

Foldes-Busque, G., Marchand, A., & Landry, P. (2007). "L’identification et traitement du trouble panique avec ou sans agoraphobie : Mise à jour". Canadian Family Physician – Le Médecin de famille canadien, 53, 1686-1693.

Khouzam, C., Marchand, A., & Guay, S. (2007). "Impact du moment du dévoilement d’un agression sexuelle perpétrée par un tiers sur certains aspects affectifs et relationnels des victimes adultes". Santé mentale au Québec, XXXII(1), 9-36.

Labrecque, J., Marchand, A., Dugas, M. J., & Letarte, A. (2007). "Efficacy of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Comorbid Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia and Generalized Anxiety Disorder". Behavior Modification, 31(5), 616-637.

Marchand, A., Todorov, C., Borgeat, F., Pelland, M. E. (2007). "Effectiveness of a Brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia and the Impact of Partner Involvement". Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 35, 1-17.

Bousquet Des Groseillers, I., Marchand. A., & Brunet, A. (2006). "La prévention du trouble de stress post-traumatique: tout n'a pas encore été tenté." Psychologie canadienne, 47, 273-283.

Guay, S., Marchand, A. (2006). Les troubles liés aux événements traumatiques: dépistage, évaluation et traitement. Montréal: Les Presses de l'Université de Montréal.

Labrecque, J., Dugas, M., Marchand, A., & Letarte, A. (2006). "Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Comorbid Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia." Behavior Modification, 30(4), 383-410.

Marchand, A., & Desjardins, S. (2006). Le débriefing psychologique: une efficacité souvent limitée, une pratique risquée. Travail et Santé, 22(4), 18-22.

Marchand, A., Guay, S., Boyer, R., Iucci, S., Martin, A., & St-Hilaire, M.-H. (2006). "A Randomized Controlled Trial on an Adapted Form of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing for Convenience Store Employee Victims of an Armed Robbery." Brief Treatment and Crisis Intervention, 6(2), 122-129.

O'Connor, K., Marchand, A., Brousseau, L., & Desjardins, S. (2006). La vie sans tranquillisants: Pour réussir à arrêter et à maintenir le cap. Montréal: Stanké.

Bouthillier, D., O'Connor, K., Marchand, A., Dupuis, G., Trudel, G., & Coutu, M. F. (2005). "Examen critique des méthodes d'évaluation des cognitions en recherche clinique". Revue Francophone de Clinique Comportementale et Cognitive, X(1), 1-11.

Dugas, M. J., Marchand, A., & Ladouceur, R. (2005). "Further Validation of a Cognitive-Behavioral Model of Generalized Anxiety Disorder" Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 19, 329-343.

Roberge, P., Marchand, A., Reinharz , D.,Cloutier, K., Mainguy, N., Miller, J. M., Bégin, J. & Turcotte, J. (2005). "Healthcare Utilization Following Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia." Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 34(2),79-88.

Coutu, M. F., Marchand, A., Dupuis, G., O'Connor, K., Turgeon, L., & Nielson, T. (2004). "Une piste pour favoriser l'adhésion au plan de soins?" Revue Francophone de Clinique Comportementale Cognitive, IX(4), 17-24.

Guay, S., Billette, V., Saint-Jean Trudel, E., Marchand, A., & Mainguy, N. (2004). "Thérapie de couple et trouble de stress post-traumatique". Revue francophone du Stress et du Trauma, 4(2), 81-88.

Koerner, N., Dugas, M. J., Savard, P., Gaudette, A., Turcotte, J., & Marchand, A. (2004). "The Economic Burden of Anxiety Disorders in Canada". Canadian Psychology/Psychologie canadienne, 45(3), 191-201.

Marchand, A., & Germain, V. (2004). "Variables prédisant l'efficacité de différentes modalités d'intervention cognitive et comportementale pour le trouble panique avec agoraphobie". Encéphale (revue de psychiatrie clinique biologique et thérapeutique), XXX, 548-556.

Marchand, A., Germain, V., & Dupuis, G. (2004). "Impact de différents traitements du trouble panique avec agoraphobie sur la qualité de vie." Revue Francophone de Clinique Comportementale et Cognitive, IX(1), 12-22.

Marchand, A., Germain, V., Reinharz, D., Mainguy, N., & Landry, P. (2004). "Analyse des coûts et de l'efficacité d'une psychothérapie pour le Trouble panique avec agoraphobie versus un traitement combinant la pharmacothérapie et la psychothérapie." Santé mentale au Québec, XXIX(2), 201-220.

Marchand, A., & Letarte, A. (2004). La peur d'avoir peur: Guide d'auto-traitement du trouble panique avec agoraphobie (3e édition revue et corrigée). Montréal: Éditions Stanké.

O’Connor, K., Marchand, A., Bélanger, L., Mainguy, N., Landry, P., Savard, P., Turcotte, J., Dupuis, G., Harel, F., & Lachance, L. (2004). "Psychological Distress and Adaptational Problem Associated with Benzodiazepines Withdrawal and Outcome: A Replication." Addictive Behavior, 29, 583-593.

Roberge, P., Marchand, A. (2004). "L'accessibilité à des traitements pour les troubles anxieux au Canada: un commentaire." Canadian Psychology / Psychologie canadienne, 45(3), 225-227.

Roberge, P., Marchand, A., Reinharz, D., Marchand, L., & Cloutier, K. (2004). "Évaluation économique de la thérapie cognitivo-comportementale des troubles anxieux." Canadian Psychology / Psychologie canadienne, 45(3), 202-218