125 thoughts from the Douglas 2007-01-10
Hospital launches book chronicling impressions over the years
“Judy, with smoke-tinged voice, sings Elvis songs  His words, her joys, her pain, the rights and wrongs; Michel, his lofty thoughts, beliefs and high ideals Written in a secret code, a language...

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A new distinction for Rémi Quirion, PhD 2007-01-08
In November 2006, Rémi Quirion, PhD, FRSC, CQ, Scientific Director of the Douglas Hospital Research Centre, attended the 140th anniversary ceremony of the Sun Yat-sen University, one of the top uni...

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Douglas Mini-Psych School series can now be viewed via videocast 2006-12-20
“As a proud graduate of the 2006 Mini-Psych School, I promise to share the knowledge I have gained about mental health and mental illness with passion and determination.” (2006 Mini-Psych pledge) ...

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Holiday Care for the Mind 2006-11-28
The holiday season is fast approaching with joyful visions of sugarplum fairies and family celebrations. However, for some individuals, particularly those struggling with mental illnesses, the seas...

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Is our healthcare and social services system truly healthy? 2006-11-15
50 Quebecers give their assessment
Over the past ten years, our healthcare and social services system has undergone numerous reforms. What is the impact of these changes? Is our system functional? Under the leadership of Douglas Hos...

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Medias Invitation: The Lieutenant Governor of Quebec Visits the Douglas 2006-10-30
The Douglas Hospital is proud to receive Her Excellency, the Honorable Lise Thibault, Lieutenant Governor of Quebec, for the inauguration of three new works in its Sculpture Garden. The sculptures ...

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Sculpturing Minds at the Douglas : Mental health institution adds to its art repertoire 2006-10-27
 “The only time I feel alive is when I’m painting,” said Vincent van Gogh. This sentiment is one that the Douglas Hospital is hoping to convey by the addition of three new structures to its Sculptu...

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Rémi Quirion, PhD, gives 2006 Sackler Lecture 2006-10-25
The Douglas’ Scientific Director, Rémi Quirion recently participated in the prestigious Raymond and Beverly Sackler Visiting Lectureship at the University of Toronto. His talk ‘Toward the character...

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Douglas researchers identify new pain protein 2006-10-25
Even the slightest touch may cause tears for those who suffer from hyperalgesia – an extreme sensitivity to pain. Thanks to new research findings from the Douglas Hospital Research Centre (DHRC), t...

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Mini-Psych at Douglas is Ready to Roll 2006-10-12
Montreal, October 12, 2006 – The pencils are sharpened, the desks are arranged and Douglas experts are ready to teach. In less than one week, the Douglas Hospitals’ Mini-Psych school is ready to op...

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