Researchers find new genetic pathway behind neurodevelopmental disorders

Thirty minutes more sleep makes for “cooler-headed” children

Researchers find a small region in the genome that plays a role in the development of psychiatric disease and obesity.

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

For the love of youth and life >  Discover the Intensive Intervention Program (IIP) team members

Michael Meaney, neuroscientist at the Douglas Institute, receives the Order of Canada

Prenatal maternal stress > New data will lead to a better understanding of its impact on mothers-to-be and their fetuses

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

Mind the Body > The goal is to encourage people with mental health problems, who frequently have issues with their weight, to be more active.