Johanne Renaud M.D. M.Sc. FRCPC, directrice médicale de la section jeunesse du Programme des troubles dépressifs de l'Institut Douglas fait le point sur la dépression, chez les jeunes, qu'on voit maintenant apparaître de plus en plus chez les tout-petits. Cette entrevue a été faite dans le cadre de la 12e soirée bénéfice de la Fondation de l'Institut Douglas sous le thème de la santé mentale des enfants, le 11 mars dernier, au Hilton Montréal Bonaventure. Johanne Renaud, MD, MSc, FRCPC, Medi...

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Depression in children: We don’t talk about major depression in babies, but rather about a tendency to be sad.

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

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

The MGSS is made up of independent investigators, research associates, graduate PhD and MSc level students, and research collaborators.

Depression is more than just a fleeting emotion. This illness hampers a person's daily functioning, negatively impacting their physical health. However, in most cases depression is treatable.    

It is estimated that up to 20 percent of Canadian children and youth may be affected by mental illness.

The Depressive and Suicide Disorders Program is a superspecialized (third-line) service for youth and adults who suffer from refractory and/or recurrent major depressive disorder with or without the presence of suicidal behaviour. The program offers cutting-edge treatment for clients and provides support to families to help them interact with the person in difficulty.

The Bipolar Disorders Program is a superspecialized (third-line) consultation and treatment service for adults aged 18 to 65 who suffer from refractory bipolar disorders.