Mental Illness: The Facts and the Fiction
The theme of the 2009 Session of Mini-Psych is Mental Illness: The Facts and the Fiction. Each of the 6 classes given by an expert from the Douglas Institute is exploring the research and clinical experience in psychiatry and psychology in order to distinguish between the myths and realities surrounding mental illness.
The 2009 Session was overseen by Joseph Rochford, PhD, Director of Academic Affairs of the Research Centre and Director of the Neurophenotyping Centre at the Douglas Institute.
Program
Top Ten List about Mental Illness
Joseph Rochford, PhD, Director of Academic Affairs of the Research Centre, Director of the Neurophenotyping Centre, Douglas Institute. Also read the FAQs on depression.
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How Blue Is Blue? - Depression and Burnout
Camillo Zacchia, PhD, Professional Chief of Psychology, Douglas Institute. Also read the FAQs on anxiety disorders.
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The Ups And Downs of Bipolar Disorders
Serge Beaulieu, MD, PhD, FRCPC, Researcher and Medical Chief of the Mood, Anxiety and Impulsivity Disorders Program, and Medical Chief of the Bipolar Disorders Program, Douglas Institute. Also read the FAQs on bipolar disorders.
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The "Skinny" on Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa: What's New about Eating Disorders?
Howard Steiger, PhD, Director, Eating Disorders Program, Douglas Institute. Also read the FAQs on eating disorders.
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The Delusions about Schizophrenia and Psychosis
Ridha Joober, MD, PhD, Researcher and Director of the Schizophrenia and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Research, Douglas Institute. Also read the FAQs on schizophrenia and psychosis.
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You Can Go Home Again – The Recovery Movement
Myra Piat, PhD, Researcher, Clinical activities, Knowledge Transfer and Teaching Directorate, Douglas Institute
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You can buy the 2009 DVD pack at our online store. You can also watch a Mini-Psych lecture on you iPod or iPad by downloading it from McGill University's iTunesU
