Leyla Rousseau

Leyla is entering her third year of Bachelor of Arts at McGill University, where she is pursuing a double major in psychology and sociology, along with a minor in behavioural science. Coming from a European background, her passion for mental health emerged through witnessing the impact of bullying among children and adolescents. Motivated by these experiences, she initiated a project in a primary school aimed at providing support and resources to both children experiencing bullying and those engaging in bullying behaviours. Since then, her passion has grown through her involvement in a variety of community initiatives including eating disorder centres, homeless shelters, animal therapy centres and hospitals. She also volunteers in research for the Eating Disorder Continuum, working on a validity of questionnaires project. After completing her undergraduate studies, Leyla intends to pursue graduate education with the goal of becoming a clinical psychologist where she hopes to specialize in youth delinquency.