WHO Collaborating Centre helps psychiatric nurses in Belize.

Douglas Institute launches Info-trauma, a tool for victims of traumatic events and healthcare professionals.

For Easter season, researchers at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute have some advice: drink red wine (with moderation), black or green tea and eat chocolate. Their findings summarized in the June 2007 Neurochemical Research, describe

The recent family tragedies that occurred in the province since the beginning of the year are disturbing. The Douglas Institute believes that although it is important to discuss these events, reporting must be done with caution in order to avoid added

The Douglas Mental Health University Institute is pleased to announce that Accreditation Canada has awarded the Institution unconditional accreditation and that its results are among the best in the country.

The following press release was produced by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) Westchester, Ill. — A study in the March 1st issue of the journal SLEEP suggests the presence of an intrinsic sleep problem specific to attent

Study confirms effects of early environment in brains of suicide victims McGill University and Douglas Institute scientists have discovered that childhood trauma can actually alter your DNA and shape the way your genes work. This confirms in human

Nurses working in psychiatric care believe that patients agree to being put into isolation if they cooperate or remain passive. This is one of the main findings from a research report led by Caroline Larue, PhD, from Hôpital Louis-H. L

A conference held last week at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute examined the effects of natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods and ice storms on mental health. According to panelists, the stress caused by living through one of thes

It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Mr. Edward Cohen - a much-beloved supporter of the Douglas and founder of our Sculpture Garden. Edward's connection with the Douglas started in January 1966, when he joined the team as a nursing assistant. During his work on the wards,[...]