Douglas Educator Janet Komarnicka has devoted the last thirty years caring for patients with severe mental illness.

A born leader, Gaëtane Pitre has it all - smarts, drive, and an unshakeable set of ethics. Rather then heading a company or running for office, she's using her strengths to help people with severe mental illness become as autonomous as possible.

Drawing from a deep well of cheerfulness and determination, Cathy Viberg has fought stigma for 31 years - both as a Douglas nurse and a volunteer. Although Cathy retired in August this year as clinical- administrative chief for the CPC3 Intensive Rehabilitation Unit, her legacy is one of wh[...]

A Douglas Treasure The most modest of persons, always ready to share her time and talents, Administrative Agent Joan Besner is a true Douglas treasure. Grew Over Time Joan's dedication to the Douglas grew over time, "When I started at the Douglas in the early seventies, I did my job to t[...]

If you attended March 2007's Douglas-led "Stigma and Mental Illness: A Vicious Circle" conference, you'll remember Pierre Nadeau.

Over her thirty-year career, Rose's feistiness and optimism have certainly made things "better" for the Montréal community.

Gilbert started his Douglas career as a beneficiary assistant in 1985. When the ACT team was formed in 1997, Gilbert stepped up as an enthusiastic recruit.

Douglas Hospital and Research Centre become Douglas Mental Health University Institute.

125 Thoughts from the Douglas: Hospital launches book chronicling impressions over the years

Every morning, it’s the same story. You’re racked with guilt at the thought of leaving your child at daycare. At work, you find your boss too demanding, you don’t have the time you need to get your job done, and work is piling up. Th