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

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

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

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

Douglas symposium looks at early diagnosis and community re-integration Montreal, February 16, 2006 – Most mental disorders are silent and don’t have physical manifestations. A colleague or family member may be affected and suffering al

Douglas offers new comprehensive depressive disorders program Verdun, February 8, 2006 – We all get bouts of the blues, but for some this is more serious and severe. Some of us are clinically depressed and affected by a lifelong mood disorde

Quebec-led research receives $1.5 million funding boost Montréal, December 7, 2005 – Most mental illnesses are not as physically obvious as obesity, diabetes, or cancer, but they can be as debilitating. Approximately, one in five Canadia

Douglas researchers look at link Having trouble remembering where you put the keys, or your phone number? You may be one of the 300 000 Canadians diagnosed with Alzheimer disease – a progressive, degenerative brain disorder that leaves patie

Douglas Researchers pack their bags Scientists leave for DC to present newest findings at eminent international conference Verdun, November 8, 2005 – Almost one third of Douglas researchers are packing their bags and heading off to Washing

Falling back, good for the brain? Douglas researchers look at time change.