April 04, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

Although there is no cure yet, schizophrenia is highly treatable, with early detection and ongoing treatment.

March 08, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

Depression is more than just a fleeting emotion. This illness hampers a person's daily functioning, negatively impacting their physical health. However, in most cases depression is treatable.    

April 04, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

Snoezelen® is a therapeutic approach that uses multisensory experiences. It was developed in the Netherlands in the 1970s for people with developmental disabilities.

February 26, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

Becoming a caregiver is not an easy task for family and friends of a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease.

November 25, 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.

April 22, 2010
Section : Patient care

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

April 20, 2010
Section : Patient care

The Bipolar Disorders Program is a superspecialized (third-line) consultation and treatment service for adults aged 18 to 65 who suffer from refractory bipolar disorders.

April 20, 2010
Section : Patient care

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.