Rachel Guertin

Rachel is a psychologist with a PhD in work and organizational psychology. She has more than twelve years of research experience, during which she has focused primarily on the determinants and consequences of mental health, as well as ways to support it through interventions tailored to the realities of individuals and their environments. Throughout her career, she has studied the mental health of diverse populations, ranging from elementary school students to higher education students and workers in the workplace. Her work has led her to develop expertise in ecosystemic approaches, the evaluation of mental health initiatives, and research methodologies conducted “by, for, and with” the people involved.

Her doctoral research focused on mindfulness in organizational contexts and its role in psychological well-being. She is also interested in artistic initiatives—particularly music—as promising avenues for supporting mental health. Currently, her work focuses on learning health systems as an approach to better support the workforce at Aire ouverte services. She is particularly interested in team well-being, professional and skills development, the support needs of the workforce, and factors that can promote staff retention, with the ultimate goal of contributing to the continuous improvement of the quality of services offered to young people.

Outside of work, Rachel enjoys cooking, reading, practicing yoga, engaging in artistic activities, spending time in nature, and enjoying moments with her family and friends. The arts and music play an important role in her life: she has practiced dance and theater and participated in singing performances.