Le traitement pour les "doubles diagnostics": maladie mentale + abus de substances 2008-07-11
During his sabbatical in England in 2008, Eric Latimer, Ph.D., kept a blog as a tool to reflect on and share ideas about the efficiency of mental health services in England and Canada and elsewhere...

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Three Douglas Institute Researchers Receive NARSAD's 2008 Young Investigator Award 2008-07-04
Each Receives $60,000 Two-Year Grant for Research on Psychiatric Disorders
Three Douglas Mental Health University Institute researchers have been selected by the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD), one of the world's leading charity de...

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Welcome Dr. Yves Bolduc, the new Quebec Minister of Health and Social Services 2008-06-27
Last week, Dr. Yves Bolduc was named Philippe Couillard’s successor as Minister of Health and Social Services in Quebec. On behalf of the Douglas Institute, I welcome him to his new position. W...

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Reorganization of Mental Health Services in Southwest Montreal 2008-06-13
The Douglas Institute is holding two public information meetings on June 17 and 18
The reorganization of mental health services is having an impact on the entire health care system in Quebec, and Southwest Montreal is no exception! To help the public understand this reform, the U...

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Third Cross-training Session on Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders: a Success! 2008-06-13
The third cross-training session organized at the Douglas Institute took place last May 27th. Its objective was to examine the evaluation and risk management of violent behavior in persons with men...

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Where would Denise and I be without all of you? 2008-05-28
A testimonial about the Moe Levin Centre
Denise Dupuis Choffe, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease, has benefitted from Douglas care and a range of Douglas services since September 2004. She also stayed at the Moe Levin Centre until a pl...

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Ellen Corin: combatting stigma 2008-05-20
When Douglas researcher Ellen Corin, PhD, moved from Belgium to Montréal in 1978, she was initially impressed with Montréalers' tolerance towards marginalized people, including the mentally ill. B...

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What's Cooking? 2008-05-20
An interview with Jacques Hendlisz, Director general
Although Director General Jacques Hendlisz loves to cook, his first passion is the Douglas—promoting its excellence, building its reputation, and guiding its evolution. We asked him, “What’s cookin...

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Brief, but Effective: Brief Intervention Unit Opening 2008-05-20
On October 14, 2007, the Douglas opened its first Brief Intervention Unit. Located in Emergency at Reed Pavilion, this eight-bed facility offers a new treatment option for patients. Who Does It ...

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Stolen soul: movie and discussion on Alzheimer's disease 2008-05-13
Douglas wraps up Frames of Mind 2008 series with La Brunante (Twilight) With La Brunante, director Fernand Dansereau has created a poignant film in which Alzheimer’s disease play a part. This fi...

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