Facing reality: Schizophrenia featured as Douglas? next movie 2006-05-19
Montreal, May 19, 2006 – Imagine hearing voices in your head, or feeling so paranoid that it is debilitating. These are some of symptoms of schizophrenia, one of the most chronic and disabling ment...

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The genius, his rival and their mental illness 2006-05-12
Amadeus: Next Frames of Mind film at the Douglas Montreal, May 12, 2006 – For some, life’s ups and downs go much further - reaching delirious manic heights followed by perilous depressing lows. ...

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Spoil the mom and spare the child? 2006-05-08
New research from the Douglas shows benefits of indulging moms Debating how best to treat mom this Mother’s Day? Try something that helps her relax. New research from the Douglas Hospital Resea...

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Former Foundation President passes away 2006-05-05
The Foundation was sad to learn that Charles Athol Gordon passed away on February 28th. He was an active and dedicated volunteer, having served as a member and then president of the Douglas Hospita...

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Hope lights up a dark screen 2006-05-05
Kamataki: Next Frames of Mind film at the Douglas Verdun, May 4, 2006 – Depression is commonly seen as a dark place, full of despair. Suicide often seems to be the only way to escape the suffere...

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Douglas students teach kids about the brain 2006-05-05
March 13-19 was Brain Awareness Week. Created by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, this international activity aims to teach the public about brain function and new research. The Montreal or...

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Movie Night for a Heartbreaking Disease 2006-04-28
The Notebook launches 3rd edition of the Douglas’ Frames of Mind movie series Montreal, April 28, 2006 – In retirement homes, in many family homes, and all around us, people are living with Alz...

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Douglas launches 3rd edition of Frames of Mind during Mental Health Week 2006-04-24
Montréal, April 24, 2006 – What do Shrek and Mozart have in common? They’re both starring in Frames of Mind, a Douglas Hospital movie series created to help demystify mental illness. In honor of Me...

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Tea: The new anti-aging beverage? 2006-03-29
Douglas study evaluates beneficial properties of green and black teas Tea may be more than a trendy coffee alternative, according to researchers at the Douglas Hospital Research Centre (DHRC). ...

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Peering into your brain : Douglas researchers to give free public lecture on new imaging technology to study brain function in real time 2006-03-15
Imagine, being able to peak into someone’s mind and know what he is thinking. Is he afraid, anxious, or relaxed? Imagine, looking at an older person’s brain and being able to determine how good his...

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