Did you know that if one of your parents suffered from Alzheimer's, your own chance of developing it increases by 50% or more? Worrisome? Yes! But new research is exploring ways to intervene early enough in the disease to prevent its devastating symptoms and its impact on our aging society. Lecturer: John Breitner, MD, MPH, Research Scientist, Douglas Institute, Director, Centre for Studies on Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease

Howard Steiger, PhD, Director, Eating Disorders Program at the Douglas Institute gives a lecture during the 2009 Mini-Psych School. He talks about : New perspectives on what causes EDs Latest concepts of treatment Part 1 of 2. Watch part 2 at http://www.douglas.qc.ca/videos/140?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=media%2Bsocial&utm_campaign=Mini-Psy%2B2009-4

Ridha Joober, MD, PhD, Researcher and Director of the Schizophrenia and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Research at the Douglas Institute, gives an update on schizophrenia during the 2009 Mini-Psych School. He talks about : Genetic factors Environmental factors Who is at risk Neurochemistry of the brain The new neuroleptics Clinical case Part 1 of 2. Watch Part 2 at: http://www.douglas.qc.ca/videos/142?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=media%2Bsocial&utm_campaign=Mini-Psy%2B2009-5