Causes and treatments of borderline personality disorder, a mental illness characterized by emotional instability.

It is estimated that up to 20 percent of Canadian children and youth may be affected by mental illness.

Zootherapy, or assisted pet therapy, may be used as a therapeutic tool for people suffering from different illnesses, young and old.

Treating psychosis involves education, counselling, medication, close monitoring of symptoms, stress management, and a strong, supportive environment.

The Child Psychiatry Program at the Douglas Institute offers a range of bilingual services to youth aged 0 to 17 years and their families.

Diane B. Boivin, MD, PhD, conducts research as an expert in sleep and circadian rhythms disorders since 1986.  

Last May, Accreditation Canada identified as a leading practice the Re-entry into the labor force program developed at the Douglas Institute, a Montréal West Island Integrated University Health and Social Services Centre. This program is conducted in

July 23rd was  a special day at the Douglas Institute, as it was the annual PEPP knowledge sharing day. 

 Discovery of “teen gene” could hold promise for combating severe mental illnesses