Directed by J. Bruno Debruille, MD, PhD, the laboratory attempts to discover the neurocognitive mechanisms of psychotic symptoms of schizophrenia, such as delusions, hallucinations, and alienation.

In 1982, after consultation with the Canadian government, the Director-General of WHO designates the Douglas Mental Health University Institute as the first Collaborating Centre for research and training in mental health in Canada.

The Charles Cahn Library houses over 15,000 books and journals in the fields of psychiatry and mental health services.

Patients who receive care at a mental health centre have very specific rights that are clearly defined by law.  

The Douglas Mental Health University Institute is seriously committed to the protection of your privacy. The Douglas wants to ensure that you are well informed about our privacy policy with regard to the collection and use of all personal information that you provide to us.

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

Lectures are accredited and are open to psychiatrists, physicians, dentists, pharmacists, residents, students and health partners. They allow participants to talk directly with various professionals and experts in mental health.

The research team of the neuroimmunology laboratory.

Directed by Giamal Luheshi, PhD, the lab investigates the interactions between the peripheral immune system and the brain during infection and inflammation.