Section : Mental Health Info
Although there is no cure yet, schizophrenia is highly treatable, with early detection and ongoing treatment.
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.
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.
Section : Mental Health Info
Becoming a caregiver is not an easy task for family and friends of a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease.
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.
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.
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.
Section : Patient care
Treating psychosis involves education, counselling, medication, close monitoring of symptoms, stress management, and a strong, supportive environment.
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.
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.