By exploring the history of psychiatry, by being informed about the current challenges and by studying future prospects in psychiatry and neuroscience, participants have learnt to distinguish between the myths and realities surrounding mental illne

Mental Illness: The Facts and the Fiction The theme of the 2009 Session of Mini-Psych is Mental Illness: The Facts and the Fiction. Each of the 6 classes given by an expert from the Douglas Institute is exploring the

In May 2003, Douglas Hospital honours eminent psychiatrist, Dr. Charles H. Cahn,for 52 years of dedicated service.

The aims of the studies on suicide among aboriginal people by the MGSS.

The team of researchers working on suicide among aboriginal people studies.

The MGSS conducts extensive work investigating clinical and behavioral factors increasing risk for suicidal behaviors.

MGSS is studying the molecular and cellular changes taking place in the brains of individuals that become depressed and commit suicide.

Depression in young people is considered a disorder when feelings of sadness, emptiness, etc. last for many days and significantly impair life.

Douglas Hospital was founded in 1881 by Alfred Perry and a group of Protestant clergy and Montréal citizens.

His research aims to improve access to health care in the fields of mental health, homelessness and dependency