Mental Illness: The Facts and the Fiction The theme of the 2009 Session of Mini-Psych is Mental Illness: The Facts and the Fiction. Each of the 6 classes given by an expert from the Douglas Institute is exploring the

Fellowships provide support for senior residents who wish to add to their experience by engaging in mental health research and related activities in the Institute. Candidacy must be approved by the Chair of Psychiatry.

Douglas Hospital was founded in 1881 by Alfred Perry and a group of Protestant clergy and Montréal citizens.

Eduardo Chachamovich’s work focuses mainly on social and clinical determinants of mental health in Aboriginal populations.

Fabrice Jollant's research focuses on the cognitive and cerebral bases of vulnerability to suicide.

Aurélie Labbe is a biostatistician who specializes in statistical genetics and genetic epidemiology.

David Bloom treats and ensures follow-up for patients who suffer from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Researchers examining the “Mood, Anxiety, and Impulsivity-related Disorders” theme are aiming to identify the genetic , psychological, neurobiological and environmental causes of most mood disorders and testing the most effective treatments. Their main focus is on: Depression Bipolar disorder Personality disorders Post-traumatic stress disorder Eating disorders Substance dependence, e.g. drug or alcohol Suicide Identifying risk factors and responding ef...

Hitting bottom - Chronic or episodic depression and burnout? Watch this 2011 lecture by Dr. Mimi Israel (in French).

Youseff tells the story of his recovery from an obsessive compulsive disorder and bipolar disorder.