The Standard Life Centre evaluates the efficacy of different treatments for depression and prevention methods for depression and suicide in Canadian youth

Whether you are going through a burnout or a depression, or both, as is often the case, you will still suffer in much the same way and would still benefit from treatment.

Are you burnt out, or have you ever felt like you were on the verge of it? What is burnout anyway, and is it the same as depression?

Depression in children: We don’t talk about major depression in babies, but rather about a tendency to be sad.

Depression in young people is considered a disorder when feelings of sadness, emptiness, etc. last for many days and significantly impair life.

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.    

Classes are held every Tuesdays at 7 PM, from October 23 to November 27, 2007. They were overseen by Hani Iskandar, MD, Clinical Chief at Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit and Coordinator in Undergraduate Medical Education at Douglas I

The Depressive and Suicide Disorders Program is a superspecialized (third-line) service for youth and adults who suffer from refractory and/or recurrent major depressive disorder with or without the presence of suicidal behaviour. The program offers cutting-edge treatment for clients and provides support to families to help them interact with the person in difficulty.

Research results of the Bipolar Disorders Program Research Group.

It is estimated that up to 20 percent of Canadian children and youth may be affected by mental illness.