Stress, Memory and Aging (Q&A) Question period following a 2007 lecture by Sonia Lupien, PhD, on stress, memory and aging.
Participate in the PREVENT-Alzheimer study Eligibility criteria and process to participate in the PREVENT-Alzheimer study.
Treating eating disorder The Eating Disorders Program, a leader in finding effective treatments, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.
Symptoms of schizophrenia and babies My son was diagnosed with schizophrenia, and my daughter, who is expecting a baby, is worried about the baby’s mental health. Are there signs or symptoms that we need to watch out for?
Peering into your brain Imagine, being able to peak into someone’s mind and know what he is thinking. This may all be possible...
Monique Seguin, PhD, researcher at the McGill Group for Studies on Suicide, at the Douglas Institute, just wrote a book on suicide. The book is in French only and is published by Les Éditions au Carré.
David Bloom David Bloom treats and ensures follow-up for patients who suffer from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
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,
Addiction Research Studies and Laboratory Directed by Thomas Brown, PhD, and Christine Gianoulakis, PhD, the laboratory is researching the genetic etiology and underlying mechanisms of addiction as well as the markers of predisposition to addiction.
Homelessness and mental health It is estimated that between 30% and 50% of homeless individuals have a mental illness.
Anxiety Disorders : causes, symptoms and treatments 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.
Snoezelen® Snoezelen® is a therapeutic approach that uses multisensory experiences. It was developed in the Netherlands in the 1970s for people with developmental disabilities.
Analytical Biochemistry Laboratory Directed by N.M.K. Ng Ying Kin, PhD, the laboratory measures putative biological markers for various psychiatric conditions and treatment-resistance to usual medications.
How can parents learn to help their child? How can parents learn to help their child with ADHD and oppositional disorder?
Other strategies for controling ADHD Other than medication, are there other strategies that we can use to control ADHD?
Circadian rhythms disorders: a few tips Circadian rhythms disorders: a few tips to sleep better, avoid fatigue caused by night shifts or jet lag