Directed by Giamal Luheshi, PhD, the lab investigates the interactions between the peripheral immune system and the brain during infection and inflammation.

Stress during pregnancy is also a risk factor that may have significant consequences for the developing fetus.

David Laplante has been studying the link between prenatal stress and early childhood development.

Prenatal maternal stress > New data will lead to a better understanding of its impact on mothers-to-be and their fetuses

A conference held last week at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute examined the effects of natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods and ice storms on mental health. According to panelists, the stress caused by living through one of thes

The media talks about the Douglas, in Quebec, Canada and everywhere! 

Hans Selye International Symposium on Stress in Association with the Douglas Institute

Important research results were discussed during the "Mother and Infant: Perinatal Influences on Health" symposium.