Douglas Institute research and initiatives highlight the importance of love on mental health

Study confirms effects of early environment in brains of suicide victims McGill University and Douglas Institute scientists have discovered that childhood trauma can actually alter your DNA and shape the way your genes work. This confirms in human

A conference held last week at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute examined the effects of natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods and ice storms on mental health. According to panelists, the stress caused by living through one of thes

Ice Storm Babies: Where are they now? Douglas’ researchers assess their development at 5 ½ years of age.

Congratulations to Michael Meaney, PhD for being elected to the Royal Society of Canada (RSC).

Hans Selye International Symposium on Stress in Association with the Douglas Institute

New research from the Douglas shows benefits of indulging moms Debating how best to treat mom this Mother’s Day? Try something that helps her relax. New research from the Douglas Hospital Research Centre in Montreal, Canada, suggests mothers

Douglas Researchers pack their bags Scientists leave for DC to present newest findings at eminent international conference Verdun, November 8, 2005 – Almost one third of Douglas researchers are packing their bags and heading off to Washing

Michael Meaney, PhD's research have shown that a mother's touch may not only be a comforting and pleasant experience for her child, but may also be a means by which genes involved in shaping our response to stress get turned on or off.

Important research results were discussed during the "Mother and Infant: Perinatal Influences on Health" symposium.