By exploring the history of psychiatry, by being informed about the current challenges and by studying future prospects in psychiatry and neuroscience, participants have learnt to distinguish between the myths and realities surrounding mental illne

The researchers working on the “Services, policy and population health” theme come from a wide variety of disciplinary backgrounds: psychiatry, epidemiology, law, anthropology, economy, psychology, social work, administration. Their goal is to inspire and influence developments in mental health policy so that people living with a mental illness can obtain the care and services to which they are entitled. To accomplish this, the researchers: Study the organization of mental health s...

A long-term study examines the actions and experiences of individuals declared not criminally responsible.

On January 26th, the CEO Forum met again at the Douglas Institute.

Don’t miss the broadcast of the Mini-Psych School on Canal Savoir from April 14 until July 13.

Mental Health Strategy for Canada > The Douglas and its partners fully endorse the first Mental Health Strategy for Canada.

The Short-Term Assessment of Risk and Treatability (START) clinical guide has been revamped. The new version clarifies a number of assessment criteria, such as the client’s mental state, emotional state and treatability. The update also inclu

Criminal responsability > Being found not criminally responsible on account of a mental disorder does not mean escaping justice

Two Douglas researchers publish chapters in a book on improving community mental health care

Douglas Institute research scientists outside Quebec