2010 Session of the Douglas Institute Mini-Psych School.

Childhood abuse affects the brain. A 2010 lecture by Gustavo Turecki-Part 2

Childhood abuse affects the brain. A 2010 lecture by Gustavo Turecki-Part 1

Véronique Bohbot, PhD, establishes direct link between stimulus-response learning and alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse

Different forms of early childhood trauma can increase the risk for mental illness in adulthood.

Effects of child abuse  > Researchers are exploring the effects of child abuse on the brain and on suicidal tendency.

The third cross-training session organized at the Douglas Institute took place last May 27th. Its objective was to examine the evaluation and risk management of violent behavior in persons with mental health and substance abuse disorders, and to g

Economic analyses Eric Latimer A cost analysis was performed to evaluate the impact of the HF programs, considering all costs incurred by participants. On average, the intervention cost $22,482 per person per year for high need participants

The final report of the At Home/Chez Soi Project can accessed via the Mental Health Commission of Canada webpage The project yielded three key conclusions. 1. The Housing First approach is feasible in Montreal. The housing team found 73 landlords lo

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), includes two official Eating Disorder (ED) syndromes: Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and Bulimia Nervosa (BN). A third diagnosis, Binge Eating Disorder (BED)  is almost certain to be reco