July 21, 2010
Section : Patient care

The Neuromodulation Program studies and treats psychiatric disorders with the use of non-invasive neuromodulatory techniques.

Author : Marcelo Berlim, MD
July 21, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

Neuromodulation takes advantage of the brain’s electrical properties by inducing weak electrical currents on its cells and causing localized neurochemical changes

April 06, 2010
Section : The Douglas

The MGSS is made up of independent investigators, research associates, graduate PhD and MSc level students, and research collaborators.

April 20, 2010
Section : Patient care

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.

March 03, 2011
Section : Research

Marcelo Berlim is mainly interested in the study and treatment of depressive disorders with the use of state-of-the-art neuromodulation techniques.

November 08, 2010
Section : News

The arrival of a state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner marks an important step in the construction of the future Brain Imaging Centre at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute.

February 03, 2009
Section : News

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

July 20, 2010
Section : The Douglas

What is transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)?