Out of the mouths of … patients! What could be better than a first-hand testimonial to help us understand what it is to live, day in and day out, with a mental illness? Before 150 guests who attended the Douglas Mental Health Institute Foun

More education needed to dispel myths about mental illness

The current reorganization of mental health services is no small affair. It brings sweeping changes to Quebec’s healthcare system and will affect each and every one of us.

The reorganization of mental health services is having an impact on the entire health care system in Quebec, and Southwest Montreal is no exception!

The Institute's Foundation will soon be hosting its Benefit Evening "Open Minds", which was known last year as the "Wine-tasting Dinner". This year will also be an occasion for the attendees to taste new wines! The 11th edition

Chronicle of a fact foretold: The increase in antidepressant prescriptions There were reports in the media recently about the increase in antidepressant prescriptions over the last decade. Since 2000, this number has more than doubled. Many he

People with mental illness tend to have more physical illness than those without mental illness.

A born leader, Gaëtane Pitre has it all - smarts, drive, and an unshakeable set of ethics. Rather then heading a company or running for office, she's using her strengths to help people with severe mental illness become as autonomous as possible.

Douglas Professional Chief of Social Services Joan Simand returned from her third trip to Indonesia, buoyed by the success of recent social work/community development projects.

Drawing from a deep well of cheerfulness and determination, Cathy Viberg has fought stigma for 31 years - both as a Douglas nurse and a volunteer. Although Cathy retired in August this year as clinical- administrative chief for the CPC3 Intensive Rehabilitation Unit, her legacy is one of wh[...]