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

Montreal, October 12, 2006 – The pencils are sharpened, the desks are arranged and Douglas experts are ready to teach. In less than one week, the Douglas Hospitals’ Mini-Psych school is ready to open its doors. More than 230 registered stu

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 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

Douglas researcher makes Macleans’ Honour roll and La Presse’s Personality of the Week

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

It’s official! The Douglas is a University Institute in Mental Health—a special designation awarded to Quebec mental health organizations with specialized expertise and a multifaceted mission. To explain the significance of this achievemen

Montréal, June 26, 2006 – Today is a landmark day for the Douglas Hospital. Mr. Henri-François Gautrin, Minister of Government Services and MNA for Verdun, on behalf of the Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Philippe Couil

Douglas Hospital launches new public lecture series Confused about the terms OCD, ADHD, and PTSD? Want to know if your elderly parent is acting normally or may be suffering from Alzheimer’s? Interested in new treatments for depression and oth

New Douglas study will involve 2,400 citizens from southwest Montreal Montreal, May 31, 2006 – Sir Francis Bacon said some 500 years ago, “Knowledge is power” and this may be especially true when understanding the complexity of m