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.

Causes and consequences of stress, a state that occurs when the human body experiences a lack of equilibrium, perceived as threatening.

Depression is more than just a fleeting emotion. This illness hampers a person's daily functioning, negatively impacting their physical health. However, in most cases depression is treatable.    

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 4th edition of the exhibit and auction held at the Wellington Centre in support of Les Impatients was a success on every level! The keen interest of all who attended was evident from the event’s opening to the auction held on the final eveni

The fourth edition of the Salon de la santé mentale du Sud-Ouest Verdun was highly successful. More than 600 visitors were welcomed to the event at the Centre Champlain.

The 5/30 Challenge is as popular as ever. Once again this year, the Douglas Institute is one of the organizations supporting the Challenge.

A stripbook created by Les Impatients gathers 21 scriptwriters and 21 illustrators

The Douglas Institute is proud to once again be associated with the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health Week, May 5 to 11.

From April 28 to May 4, the public will discover some of the great writers who have experienced mental health problems or Alzheimer's disease