Duncan Pedersen studies how societies impact the mental health of their citizens. His work focuses on Latin America.

We all know that, as a population, we are getting older: By 2016, 17% of Canadians will be at least 65 years old and, as the population ages, the number of Alzheimer’s cases will rise accordingly (Statistics Canada) The risk of depression among caregivers of Alzheimer’s sufferers is twice as high as for informal caregivers of individuals with no dementia The needs of our aging population will be a heavy load to bear if we do not find more effective means to treat and prevent ...

Some time ago, sleep was considered a lack of waking, a lost of time! To the contrary, the lost of sleep can be very harmful to our mental and physical health. 

Watch the 2013 Mini-Psych School's presentation of Valentina Munoz, Ph.D. on anxiety disorders.

Ambassador Sophie Grégoire invites us to talk about women's mental health: "Will you be a team member ?"

Ambassador Sophie Grégoire invites us to talk about women's mental health: "How do you take care of yourself ?"

Ambassador Sophie Grégoire invites us to talk about women's mental health: "How do you find balance ?"

It’s official! The event was a resounding success! The women’s Défi du Parc national de la Mauricie cycling team recently raised $12,300 by hosting a happy hour fundraiser in Shawinigan, with proceeds going to the Douglas Mental Health Uni

On may 25th, La Presse's Marie-Claude Malboeuf published an in-depth piece on stress during pregnancy with Douglas scientists.

A study led by Howard Steiger shows the importance of getting help as soon as possible.