In 1982, after consultation with the Canadian government, the Director-General of WHO designates the Douglas Mental Health University Institute as the first Collaborating Centre for research and training in mental health in Canada.

The Charles Cahn Library houses over 15,000 books and journals in the fields of psychiatry and mental health services.

Directed by Alain Brunet, PhD, this research laboratory studies the impact of traumatic events.

The MGSS conducts research on suicide among aboriginal people.

The lab is interested in the effects of stress on the aging process and in individual differences in stress responsivity.

Directed by Gillian O'Driscoll, PhD, the lab focuses on the neural basis of what are considered "behavioural markers of risk" for schizophrenia.

Glossary of terms related to circadian rythms

The Depressive and Suicide Disorders Program is a superspecialized (third-line) service for youth and adults who suffer from refractory and/or recurrent major depressive disorder with or without the presence of suicidal behaviour. The program offers cutting-edge treatment for clients and provides support to families to help them interact with the person in difficulty.

N.P. Vasavan Nair, M.D., FRCPC, has contributed to the Douglas Institute in a variety of capacities.

Christina Gianoulakis wants to elucidate the role of the endogenous opioid peptide systems in mediating the reinforcing effects of alcohol.