February 26, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

Zootherapy, or assisted pet therapy, may be used as a therapeutic tool for people suffering from different illnesses, young and old.

October 08, 2024
Section : Patient care

The Beneficiaries' Committee is an effective advocate for patients' rights. It informs beneficiaries of their rights and responsibilities,  fosters the improvement of their quality of the living conditions and assesses the level of satisfaction of the users about the services they receive from the hospital.

October 08, 2024
Section : The Douglas

Ressources résidentielles Le Service des ressources résidentielles en santé mentale s'adresse aux adultes (incluant les personnes âgées) qui souffrent de troubles mentaux, qui ne peuvent vivre de façon autonom

October 08, 2024
Section : Patient care

Since its creation in 1986, the Eating Disorders Program (EDP) has offered specialized clinical services for people 18 years and older who suffer from anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.

April 22, 2010
Section : The Douglas

Research at the Eating Disorders Program addresses various aspects of the phenomenology, etiology, and treatment of eating disorders in the spectrum of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

April 22, 2010
Section : Patient care

The Intellectual Handicap with Psychiatric Comorbidity Program is designed for people aged 18 to 65 who have a moderate to severe intellectual handicap accompanied by a psychiatric disorder.

October 08, 2024
Section : Patient care

The Clinic for Assessment of Youth at Risk (CAYR) is a sub-program of PEPP-Montréal and accepts youth between 14 and 30 years of age who have never experienced a psychotic episode but who show signs of increased risk for developing psychosis.

April 22, 2010
Section : Patient care

Treating psychosis involves education, counselling, medication, close monitoring of symptoms, stress management, and a strong, supportive environment.

April 22, 2010
Section : Patient care

Out-patient services are made up of interdisciplinary teams that offer assertive community treatment (ACT) and variable community follow-up (SIV for Suivi d’intensité variable)for people suffering from psychotic disorders.

April 22, 2010
Section : Patient care

The Prevention and Early Intervention Program for Psychosis (PEPP-Montréal) is a program for young people who are experiencing an untreated first episode of psychosis.