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  Tak Pan Wong

  Tak Pan Wong studies the impact of stress on the brain and evaluates how this relates to behaviour, learning and memory.

  

  Possible passive vaccine for Alzheimer's

  Is there a possible passive vaccine for Alzheimer's? (Antibodies directed against the protein found in the senile plaque)

  

  Homelessness and mental health

  It is estimated that between 30% and 50% of homeless individuals have a mental illness.

  

  Sleep disorders

  Douglas Institute researchers identify the neural circuits that modulate REM sleep

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  Our team

  The interdisciplinary team gathers the expertise of seven researchers and six collaborators from different fields. 

  

  Recovery stories - Noah and schizophrenia

  Noah tells the story of his recovery from schizophrenia.

  

  Douglas researchers tackle Alzheimer’s Disease through prevention

  Alzheimer's Disease > Douglas researchers tackle Alzheimer’s Disease through prevention. Participate in their study.

  

  Sleep and ADHD

  Why study sleep in relation to ADHD?  

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  The Douglas Eating Disorders Program provides services mainly in French

  Eating Disorders Program >The Douglas Institute wants to reiterate that the services of its Eating Disorders Program are provided mainly in French.

  

  Concentrating after a long period of time

  Why do we stop listening (concentrating) after a long period of time—for example in class?

  

  Effects of divorce on kids

  How does divorce impact small children?

  

  The Eating Disorder Mix

  The Eating Disorder Mix: Genes, Environments and Gender - Video 2011

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  Common patterns in delusions

  Are there common patterns in delusions, such as conspiracy patterns, etc. and why?

  

  ADHD symptoms, autism or PDD?

  Can ADHD symptoms be mistaken for autism or PDD?

  

  Circadian Rhythms: the effect of the light

  The effect of light on circadian rhythms, sleep and fatigue

  

  Can people living outside of Montreal use the services of PEPP-Montréal?

  Can people living outside of Montreal use the services of PEPP-Montréal?The reason that we restrict it to Montreal is that the philosophy of the program is to see patients in the community and engage patients wherever we can engage them. For example,

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  Growing old (Q&A)

  Question period following a lecture by Serge Gauthier, MD, on Alzheimer's disease in 2007 (in French).

  

  Sources of dopamine?

  Can we get dopamine from other sources, like food?

  

  Link between concussion and Alzheimer’s disease

  What is the evidence of an association between concussion and Alzheimer’s disease?

  

  Sleep Disorders : causes, symptoms and treatments

  Sleep disorders include fatigue created by night shifts, sleep-wake syndrome and jet lag

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  Warning signs of an eating disorder

  What are the warning signs that you should be looking for in possible eating disorders?

  

  Protective confinement

  What are the rights of people placed under protective confinement?

  

  Recovery stories - Borderline personality disorder

  Jacynthe tells her story of recovery from a borderline personality disorder.

  

  Partners

  Many organizations, public institutions and bodies from a wide range of sectors take an active part in our program and keep an eye on our work with interest. The common projects we share with these partners aim to: Strengthen the bonds through