The Hollywood animated feature Shrek packs a serious message about body image in its comic story about an ogre.

Montreal, May 19, 2006 – Imagine hearing voices in your head, or feeling so paranoid that it is debilitating. These are some of symptoms of schizophrenia, one of the most chronic and disabling mental illnesses. Schizophrenia will be the topi

Douglas symposium looks at early diagnosis and community re-integration Montreal, February 16, 2006 – Most mental disorders are silent and don’t have physical manifestations. A colleague or family member may be affected and suffering al

Montreal, February 2, 2006 – What if you had a nightmare that you couldn’t shake? What if it haunted not only your dreams but also your waking hours? For people with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), this waking nightmare follows them

Nature, Nurture or Both? New $6 million research facility at Douglas to help understand the causes of mental illness Montreal, January 30, 2006 – One out of four individuals will be diagnosed with a mental illness during their life. Some of t

Clinical staff and researchers who enjoyed the 2002-4 Research Forum Series will be pleased to hear that it has been revived…and updated. Starting in March 2006, the Case Studies Forum Series will be launched in Douglas Hall with the first pr

For several years, eight residents and residential resource caregiver David Cadogan have made a tradition of placing a portion of their cheques in a savings jar. This year, they've saved over $300, which they have graciously sent to The Montreal Child

The Reddy Memorial Hospital Foundation Distributes Its Funds and Spreads Holiday Cheer Montreal, December 12, 2005 – Christmas is coming early this year for the Douglas Hospital. The Reddy Memorial Hospital Foundation – established by

Douglas Hospital experts discuss how to keep your mind healthy during the season

Quebec-led research receives $1.5 million funding boost Montréal, December 7, 2005 – Most mental illnesses are not as physically obvious as obesity, diabetes, or cancer, but they can be as debilitating. Approximately, one in five Canadia