Experts: Effects of Quebec’s school cellphone ban

aurelie.boucher@mcgill.ca — Fri, 29 May 2026 17:57:03 +0000

A cellphone ban has been in effect in Quebec schools since last fall. As the school year wraps up, these ��VR��Ƶ experts are available to comment on the ban’s impact:

Adam Dubé, Associate Professor, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, and Director, Technology, Learning and Cognition Lab (TLC), specializes in cognitive development and learning technologies. He can discuss the issues surrounding cellphones in schools as they relate to learning.

Some young gamers may be at higher risk of mental health problems, but family and school support can help

keila.depape@mcgill.ca — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:39:20 +0000

Pre-teens who struggle to control their video gaming habits are more likely to have psychotic-like experiences a year later, a new study has found.

��VR��Ƶ researchers and colleagues at Maastricht University found that 12-year-olds who showed signs of problematic gaming were more likely to experience mild paranoia, unusual beliefs or disturbed perceptions at age 13.

Vincent Paquin

Experts: Effects of Quebec’s school cellphone ban

Some young gamers may be at higher risk of mental health problems, but family and school support can help