November 26, 2024
Section : The Douglas

Elevated Plus Maze C'est le test par excellence pour mesurer l'anxiété chez les rongeurs. Il est aussi couramment utilisé pour tester différents anxiolytiques, anciens et nouveaux. Le test crée un conflit approche-évitement entre l'envie naturelle d'

August 17, 2011
Section : Mental Health Info

Most anxiety disorders are treated with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), medication, or a combination of the two.

Author : Michel Perreault, PhD
April 06, 2010
Section : The Douglas

Directed by Michel Perreault, PhD, this research group is conducting a study on obstacles to treatment for individuals with anxiety disorders.  

March 04, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

Anxiety is a biological mechanism designed to protect us from dangerous situations. A little anxiety is natural; our reaction to this emotion results in the difference between a pleasant experience and a full-blown panic attack.

April 20, 2010
Section : Patient care

The Anxiety Disorders Clinic is a superspecialized (third-line) consultation, assessment and treatment service for people between the ages of 18 and 65 who suffer from one or multiple anxiety disorders.

June 08, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

2010 Session of the Douglas Institute Mini-Psych School.

March 10, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

Information to better understand the recent tragedy at Charlie Hebdo's magazine in Paris and how psychological reactions can manifest themselves after a traumatic event.

September 29, 2009
Section : The Douglas

Camillo Zacchia is Senior advisor, Mental Health Education Office (MHEO) at the Douglas Institute.

September 29, 2009
Section : Research

Jorge Armony, PhD conducts research on how the brain detects danger stimuli and how it interacts with consciousness and memory.

September 29, 2009
Section : Research

Martin Lepage uses using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to study memory deficits in patients with schizophrenia.