November 23, 2024
Section : Mental Health Info

Cognitive remediation is a computer-assisted therapy that promotes the stimulation of cognitive skills necessary for everyday life. Many studies have shown this therapy to have a measurable impact on cognitive deficits related to dementia, making it an invaluable intervention tool in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

November 06, 2014
Section : Research

Mallar Chakravarty is interested in the anatomy of the brain and how it changes through development, aging, and in illness.

January 07, 2014
Section : Research

Brigitte L. Kieffer, PhD, is the new Scientific Director of the Douglas Institute Research Centre

April 03, 2013
Section : Research

His research aims to improve access to health care in the fields of mental health, homelessness and dependency

February 28, 2013
Section : Research

Andrée Daigneault  MD, is interested in the rehabilitation of young adults aged 18 to 30 who suffer from bipolar disorders

January 17, 2013
Section : Research

Jamie Near, Ph.D., is developing advanced magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) techniques

February 27, 2012
Section : Research

For over two decades, Ellen Corin has worked within provincial, national, and international arenas to introduce the concepts and methods developed in anthropology to the field of research and clinical practice in psychiatry.

February 20, 2012
Section : The Douglas

As the professional chief of psychology , Margaret Peggy O'Byrne is responsible for evaluating the quality of professional acts of psychologists.

October 11, 2011
Section : Research

Weiya Ma’s long-term research interest is to advance the understanding of how substances involved in the inflammation process play a role in the development of chronic pain conditions.

July 20, 2011
Section : Research

Pierre Étienne is a psychiatrist in the geriatric psychiatry program of the Douglas Institute. He is interested in the early development of medication and in Alzheimer's Disease.