There are three external service points in the geriatric psychiatry program.

The Intensive Intervention Program provides diagnostic and super specialized services in mental health to youth aged 13 to 17 years who do not adequately respond to treatment.

By exploring the history of psychiatry, by being informed about the current challenges and by studying future prospects in psychiatry and neuroscience, participants have learnt to distinguish between the myths and realities surrounding mental illne

The Douglas shares its knowledge with students, staff members, researchers, mental health professionals, workers, and the general public.

Douglas Hospital was founded in 1881 by Alfred Perry and a group of Protestant clergy and Montréal citizens.

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.

Natalie Grizenko is medical director with the mandate of integrating research, teaching and clinical excellence throughout the program.

Sylvain Williams pursues several complimentary lines of study aimed towards elucidating the cause of Alzheimer Disease.

Eric Latimer, PhD, is a health economist and looks for ways to improve the services to people with severe forms of mental illness.

Jocelyne Lahoud is Administrative Director, Research Centre, Douglas Institute