Michael Meaney, PhD's research have shown that a mother's touch may not only be a comforting and pleasant experience for her child, but may also be a means by which genes involved in shaping our response to stress get turned on or off.

Latest discoveries about brain revealed to public. During Douglas Hospital Research Centre's 25th anniversary celebrations

In 2004, Douglas Hospital Research Centre Invites General Public to Celebrate 25 Years of Innovation in Mental Health.

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

In May 2003, first-of-Its-kind Canadian Suicide Research Facility opens at Douglas Hospital

The recent discovery that the human brain produces new neurons throughout life has led us to re-evaluate how we think about our brains and their plasticity, as well as examine potential new targets for psychiatric treatment.

Are these human brains?

Why use human tissue samples?

What do you think about melatonin replacement therapy for sleep problems?

What is seasonal affective disorder?