The International Conference on the Use of the Internet in Mental Health took place from May 14 to May 16, 2009.

In 1982, after consultation with the Canadian government, the Director-General of WHO designates the Douglas Mental Health University Institute as the first Collaborating Centre for research and training in mental health in Canada.

Investigators at the Centre conduct multidisciplinary research on human circadian rhythms (daily rhythmic events) and sleep.  

Serge Beaulieu studies neurobiological responses to antidepressant and mood stabilizer treatment in bipolar disorders.

Might living a structured life with regularly established meal times  lead to a better life and perhaps even prevent the onset of mental illness?

Seven Lean Six Sigma Healthcare projects already implemented have improved the internal hiring process, the cafeteria, the intervention plans and admissions.

Brain Imaging Centre earns LEED certification

Lynne McVey  pleads a better access to mental health services

A major Douglas-led project as been awarded a Brain Canada grant. 

Judes Poirier is Person of the week La Presse.