March 16, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

Causes and consequences of stress, a state that occurs when the human body experiences a lack of equilibrium, perceived as threatening.

February 26, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

Zootherapy, or assisted pet therapy, may be used as a therapeutic tool for people suffering from different illnesses, young and old.

April 20, 2010
Section : Patient care

The Anxiety Disorders Clinic is a superspecialized (third-line) consultation, assessment and treatment service for people between the ages of 18 and 65 who suffer from one or multiple anxiety disorders.

April 20, 2010
Section : Patient care

The Mood, Anxiety and Impulsivity Disorders Program at the Douglas Institute provides care to people aged 18 to 65 years with a mood disorder such as Bipolar disorders or Depressive and suicide disorders.

March 09, 2010
Section : Research

Researchers examining the “Mood, Anxiety, and Impulsivity-related Disorders” theme are aiming to identify the genetic , psychological, neurobiological and environmental causes of most mood disorders and testing the most effective treatments. Their main focus is on: Depression Bipolar disorder Personality disorders Post-traumatic stress disorder Eating disorders Substance dependence, e.g. drug or alcohol Suicide Identifying risk factors and responding ef...

October 23, 2014
Section : News

Gift from the Irving Ludmer Family Foundation strengthens unique partnership.

June 03, 2009
Section : News

The Internet and research on anxiety: An excellent combination.

May 21, 2009
Section : News

Marie-Josée Fleury, PhD, coordinated the special issue of the magazine Santé mentale au Québec dedicated to first-line mental health, for which she also wrote the editorial. This issue has a range of articles from researchers, cli .

February 14, 2008
Section : News

First Canadian study to examine mental health among armed forces and barriers to help Mental disorders ranging from depression to alcoholism.

September 01, 2005
Section : News

Studies headed by Howard Steiger, Ph.D. have shed light on how a complex interplay between genetic, environmental, and psychological factors may occur to give rise to anorexia and bulimia nervosa.