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 exploring the “Schizophrenia and neurodevelopmental disorders” theme focus on the causes, course, treatment and prevention of: Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder and Gilles de la Tourette syndrome Autism (research and evaluation) In Canada, one in a hundred people will be diagnosed with schizophrenia while 3 to 5% of children have an attention deficit...

 Discovery of “teen gene” could hold promise for combating severe mental illnesses

A doctoral student in neuroscience at the Douglas receives grant to study in France.

In July, the Douglas Institute Foundation solicited some members of the Douglas Family to participate in a gratitude initiative toward our donors. The Foundation would like to thank them for helping in recognizing the generosity of 650 loyal Douglas d

Bruno Giros, Ph.D. Chercheur et titulaire de la Chaire Graham Boeckh en schizophrénie, Institut Douglas - Quelles sont les plus récentes avancées en neuroscience concernant la santé mentale ? - Que pourrait apporter la recherche en neurosciences dans le traitement, voire la prévention des maladies mentales au cours des prochaines années ? INSTITUT UNIVERSITAIRE EN SANTÉ MENTALE DOUGLAS *** Soigner. Découvrir. Enseigner. *** Le Douglas est un institut de classe mondiale, basé à Montréal (C...