March 13-19 was Brain Awareness Week. Created by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, this international activity aims to teach the public about brain function and new research. The Montreal organizing committee, led this year by 13 very enthusias

The Notebook launches 3rd edition of the Douglas’ Frames of Mind movie series Montreal, April 28, 2006 – In retirement homes, in many family homes, and all around us, people are living with Alzheimer disease and related dementias. Appr

Douglas study evaluates beneficial properties of green and black teas Tea may be more than a trendy coffee alternative, according to researchers at the Douglas Hospital Research Centre (DHRC). Their findings, published in a recent issue of the Eur

Au cours des derniers mois, certains événements traités dans les médias ont pu toucher notre perception des personnes qui présentent une déficience intellectuelle et soulever des interrogations quant à

Our researchers know all about how difficult and intense grant competitions can be. Imagine, then, how satisfying it must feel to have a project accepted. That was the case for 47% of all projects submitted by Douglas researchers as part of last Septe

Douglas symposium looks at early diagnosis and community re-integration Montreal, February 16, 2006 – Most mental disorders are silent and don’t have physical manifestations. A colleague or family member may be affected and suffering al

The Douglas Hospital Foundation, in partnership with Pfizer Canada Inc., awards the Heinz Lehmann Award to Nicolas Cermakian, PhD, a Douglas Hospital Research Centre investigator and assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at McGill Univer

Montreal, February 2, 2006 – What if you had a nightmare that you couldn’t shake? What if it haunted not only your dreams but also your waking hours? For people with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), this waking nightmare follows them

An exciting research project is being launched, involving the use of the Care and Service Coordination Model by the CPC2 and Burgess 1 interdisciplinary teams. This is a joint initiative by our Nursing Directorate, Adult Psychiatry Division and exte

Quebec-led research receives $1.5 million funding boost Montréal, December 7, 2005 – Most mental illnesses are not as physically obvious as obesity, diabetes, or cancer, but they can be as debilitating. Approximately, one in five Canadia