-- Your brain needs love too. So give it: http://www.douglas.qc.ca/brainsneedlove We take care of our hearts, bones, and muscles, but we sometimes neglect our brains. Yet, just like the rest of our organs, our brains need attention -- and tender loving care. The Douglas Institute website is a reference for information about mental health in Quebec. All the information it contains has been verified by the clinicians, researchers, and mental health professionals at the Douglas. We invite you...

Au moment de lancer sa programmation 2010, l'Institut Douglas donne la parole à des participants de l'École Mini Psy 2009. 2009 Mini-Psych school participants talk about their experience, as the Douglas Institute launches its 2010 program schedule. Find out more: http://www.douglas.qc.ca/mini-psych

Myra Piat, PhD, Researcher, Clinical activities, Knowledge Transfer and Teaching Directorate at the Douglas Institute • Origins of recovery in mental health • Recovery: A definition • Elements of recovery as an individual process • How recovery is being introduced in Canada/Québec Policies • Implementing Recovery into mental health services • Current research/initiatives in Canadian/Québec context Part 1 of 2. Watch Part 2 at: http://www.douglas.qc.ca/videos/144?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medi...

Ridha Joober, MD, PhD, Researcher and Director of the Schizophrenia and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Research at the Douglas Institute, gives an update on schizophrenia during the 2009 Mini-Psych School. He talks about : Genetic factors Environmental factors Who is at risk Neurochemistry of the brain The new neuroleptics Clinical case Part 1 of 2. Watch Part 2 at: http://www.douglas.qc.ca/videos/142?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=media%2Bsocial&utm_campaign=Mini-Psy%2B2009-5

Howard Steiger, PhD, Director, Eating Disorders Program at the Douglas Institute gives a lecture during the 2009 Mini-Psych School. He talks about : New perspectives on what causes EDs Latest concepts of treatment Part 1 of 2. Watch part 2 at http://www.douglas.qc.ca/videos/140?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=media%2Bsocial&utm_campaign=Mini-Psy%2B2009-4

Serge Beaulieu, MD, PhD, FRCPC, Researcher and Medical Chief of the Mood, Anxiety and Impulsivity Disorders Program, and Medical Chief of the Bipolar Disorders Program at the Douglas Institute, explores the myths and misconceptions about bipolar disorders in this 2009 Mini-Psych school lecture. * We can diagnose bipolar disorders with a simple blood test. * Bipolar Disorders get worse with time * Bipolar Disorder is not a disease * Preventive treatments are not available for ...

Camillo Zacchia, PhD, Professional Chief of Psychology, Douglas Institute, gives a lecture on depression during the 2009 Mini-Psych School. Exploring moods Brief review of the diagnosis of depression as a mental illness Understanding the role of our brains Understanding the role of circumstances Understanding how our personalities interact with our experiences Exploring stress Exploration of treatment principles Part 1 of 2. Watch Part 2 at: http://www.douglas.qc.ca/videos/136?utm_source=You...

Joseph Rochford, PhD, Director of Academic Affairs of the Research Centre, at the Douglas Institute, talks about the most recurrent preconceived ideas about mental illness in this 2009 Mini-Psych school lecture : •Mental illness is a single, rare disorder •the mentally ill are insane •If you are diagnosed with a mental illness, kiss your chances of a brilliant career goodbye •The mentally ill are more violent •Mental illnesses are not true medical illnesses like heart disease and diabetes •If...

Howard Steiger, PhD, director of the Eating Disorders Program at the Douglas Institute, co-chaired a committee responsible for developing the Quebec Charter for a healthy and diversified body image. The Charter - the first of its kind in North America - was unveiled October 2009.

Joseph Rochford, PhD, Director of Academic Affairs at the Douglas Institute, unveils the truth about mental illness. Joseph Rochford is hosting the 4th edition of Mini-Psych School. Find out more at http://www.douglas.qc.ca/mini-psych « École Mini Psy 2009 - La maladie mentale : Mythes et réalité» Joseph Rochford, Ph.D., Directeur des affaires académiques au Centre de recherche de l'Institut Douglas, dévoile la vérité sur les maladies mentales. Joseph Rochford présentera la 4ème édition de ...