By Jacqueline Cohen Davis, Music Therapist at the Douglas Institute, a facility of the Montréal West Island IUHSSC

“You look great! Have you lost weight?” Our everyday conversations clearly demonstrate the “thin ideal” mentality that society imposes on us. However, the quest for the perfect body is also linked to eating disorders . How can you learn to love your body, change your perceptions and improve your self-esteem? We invite you to watch the presentation by Dr. Mimi Israël, M.D., FRCPC, as part of Mini Psych-School 2013. For information on other courses, please go to Mini-Psych School. http://www.d...

Women are twice as likely to suffer from anxiety as men. And while hormones can be a factor in this, cultural prejudices that persist in the education of girls cause the greatest harm. How can "normal" stress be distinguished from an anxiety disorder and which strategies are the most helpful? There's good news: control over fear is possible, one step at a time. Listen to the talk by Psychologist Valentina Munoz, PhD, as part of Mini Psych-School 2013. For information on other courses, please...

Spectacle de levée de fonds dirigée par Marie-Thérèse Fortin au profit de la Fondation de l'Institut Douglas. Dimanche le 7 septembre 2014 à 15h À la Grande Bibliothèque (métro Berri-UQAM) Achetez vos billets : donnezaudouglas.com

Sophie Grégoire, ambassadrice de l'École Mini Psy 2013 invite tous les Canadiens à mieux comprendre comment les hormones et le cerveau influence de nombreux aspects de la vie des femmes. Consultez la programmation de l'École Mini Psy 2013 à www.douglas.qc.ca/mini-psy

2013 Mini-Psych School ambassador Sophie Grégoire is inviting all Canadians to better understand how hormones and the brain influence many aspects of women's daily lives. Read the 2013 Mini-Psych School program at www.douglas.qc.ca/mini-psych

Sophie Grégoire, ambassadrice de l'École Mini Psy 2013 invite tous les Canadiens à mieux comprendre comment les hormones et le cerveau influence de nombreux aspects de la vie des femmes. Consultez la programmation de l'École Mini Psy 2013 en visitant le www.douglas.qc.ca/mini-psy

Adolescence is often a tough time for teens and for their parents. Everyone transitions to adulthood in a different way, but for some the journey is particularly difficult. Although these emotional upheavals may seem temporary, what if the feelings persist or hide something more alarming? Lecturer: Johanne Renaud, MD, MSc, FRCPC, Medical Chief, Youth Section, Depressive and Suicide Disorders Program, Douglas Institute, Standard Life Senior Fellow in Teen Mental Health.

Did you know that if one of your parents suffered from Alzheimer's, your own chance of developing it increases by 50% or more? Worrisome? Yes! But new research is exploring ways to intervene early enough in the disease to prevent its devastating symptoms and its impact on our aging society. Lecturer: John Breitner, MD, MPH, Research Scientist, Douglas Institute, Director, Centre for Studies on Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease

Everyone is at risk of experiencing trauma. Is there a "normal" way to react? People indeed respond to traumatic events in multiple ways. But why are some of us able to deal with the emotional shock and go on to live functional lives while others are paralyzed with the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder? Lecturer: Camillo Zacchia, PhD, Psychologist, Senior Advisor, Mental Health Education Office, Douglas Institute