A born leader, Gaëtane Pitre has it all - smarts, drive, and an unshakeable set of ethics. Rather then heading a company or running for office, she's using her strengths to help people with severe mental illness become as autonomous as possible.

A Douglas Treasure The most modest of persons, always ready to share her time and talents, Administrative Agent Joan Besner is a true Douglas treasure. Grew Over Time Joan's dedication to the Douglas grew over time, "When I started at the Douglas in the early seventies, I did my job to t[...]

Recognizing Talented Wellington Centre Artists.

The Hollywood animated feature Shrek packs a serious message about body image in its comic story about an ogre.

Amadeus: Next Frames of Mind film at the Douglas Montreal, May 12, 2006 – For some, life’s ups and downs go much further - reaching delirious manic heights followed by perilous depressing lows. It’s estimated that 4% of the popula

Kamataki: Next Frames of Mind film at the Douglas Verdun, May 4, 2006 – Depression is commonly seen as a dark place, full of despair. Suicide often seems to be the only way to escape the sufferer’s mental anguish. Thanks to suicide prev

Montréal, April 24, 2006 – What do Shrek and Mozart have in common? They’re both starring in Frames of Mind, a Douglas Hospital movie series created to help demystify mental illness. In honor of Mental Health Week (May 1-7, 2006) an

Boo! Feeling scared? Douglas researchers study the “fear factor”.

Highs and Lows: Douglas Hospital discusses bipolar disorders

Alcohol and DUIs: Douglas Hospital’s "Frames of Mind" movies series addresses alcoholism and affective disorders.