The holiday season is fast approaching with joyful visions of sugarplum fairies and family celebrations. However, for some individuals, particularly those struggling with mental illnesses, the season brings visions of worry and anxiety. Researchers an

Even the slightest touch may cause tears for those who suffer from hyperalgesia – an extreme sensitivity to pain. Thanks to new research findings from the Douglas Hospital Research Centre (DHRC), treatment for this condition may be one step clos

The Douglas’ Scientific Director, Rémi Quirion recently participated in the prestigious Raymond and Beverly Sackler Visiting Lectureship at the University of Toronto. His talk ‘Toward the characterization of novel memory genes&rsquo

We take great pleasure in announcing that Jean-Bernard Trudeau, MD, director of Professional and Hospital Services at the Douglas received the 2006 Hector L. Bertrand Award on September 21 by the Association des cadres supérieurs de la sant&eac

With the signing of two new research agreements in October, Douglas Hospital Research Centre (DRHC) expertise will be extended internationally. Mental health experts have agreed to participate in research collaborations with both the Institut de neuro

The Douglas Hospital Foundation holds an annual lottery, Loto-Voyage, to support mental health and the Douglas. The fourth lottery is about to get underway. Transat A.T. has graciously accepted to be our sponsor again. Since 2003, the Foundation h

Every morning, it’s the same story. You’re racked with guilt at the thought of leaving your child at daycare. At work, you find your boss too demanding, you don’t have the time you need to get your job done, and work is piling up. Th

The Collège des médecins du Québec awarded its 2006 Grand Prix to an exceptional psychiatrist, Mimi Israël, MD, paying tribute to her scientific effectiveness, acute sense of ethics and organization, and modern and dynamic vi

To commemorate its 125th anniversary, the Douglas is launching a mini-site: www.douglas.qc.ca/125. In keeping with this festive occasion, the site features facts, historical anecdotes and personality profiles — riveting accounts of people’

Recovery is the ultimate goal of the new 2006-2010 strategic plan of the Douglas Hospital, titled “Recovery: From Neighbourhood to Neuron”. If ever-increasing numbers of people are to reach and maintain recovery, the Douglas must integrate