Sleep: the New Wonder Drug for Higher Academic Performance 2009-12-07
Douglas Institute researcher teaches the benefits of a few more ZZZs. Most people know that sleep deprivation is one of the main causes of crankiness, moodiness and increased stress, yet as our so...

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The Douglas= 25 Tons of Organic Matter Per Year 2009-12-03
The Verdun District has recently acquired an industrial composter that will process organic waste from municipal buildings as well as businesses and organizations. This initiative is the first one ...

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Improving Mental Health Services in Dominica 2009-11-26
It’s a rare privilege to be invited to another country to help improve its mental health services. So when McGill 3rd-year medical student Anton Parker received an invitation to go to the Caribbean...

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National research project to find sustainable solutions for homeless people with mental health issues 2009-11-23
This press release was produced by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Montreal demonstration site will investigate ‘Housing First’ approach Montreal is one of five cities selected by the Men...

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National Philanthropy Day: Donors and Volunteers, Today is Your Day! 2009-11-15
Held for the first time November 15th 1986, National Philanthropy Day recognizes the extraordinary contribution of philanthropists, donors, volunteers, and all those who are active in philanthropy ...

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WHO Collaborating Centre gets the Prix rayonnement international 2009-11-15
The Montreal WHO/ PAHO Collaborating Centre, directed by Gaston Harnois MD, received the Prix rayonnement international for its Atlas-ID project. The Atlas maps the resources and services available...

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Green and Responsible - The Douglas Recognized 2009-11-12
On October 29, 2009, the Douglas was awarded a level 2 BOMA BESt accreditation, in recognition of its efforts towards the implementation of the Go Green project. BOMA BESt (Building Environmental S...

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Moving mental illness from the shadows into the light 2009-11-06
Honourable Michael Kirby takes on the challenge While Senator and Chair of the Senate Social Affairs Committee from 1999 to 2006, Honourable Michael Kirby remembers the day the members of his comm...

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Exceptional contributions of two senior managers 2009-11-03
It is with great pleasure and pride that we announce that Amparo Garcia and Jean-Bernard Trudeau, MD, have received awards of recognigion for their exceptional professional contributions. In Québe...

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Samarthji Lal, co-founder of the Douglas Institute Research Centre, passed away 2009-11-03
He also created the Douglas Institute Brain Bank
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing on Sunday, November 1, 2009, of Samarthji Lal, MD, Staff Psychiatrist at Douglas Institute, Senior Psychiatrist at the Montreal General Hospita...

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