Risk factors for ADHD What are the risk factors for ADHD: genetics, understimulation at a young age, video games?
Analytical Biochemistry Laboratory Directed by N.M.K. Ng Ying Kin, PhD, the laboratory measures putative biological markers for various psychiatric conditions and treatment-resistance to usual medications.
Born to be anxious? Not! Watch the 2013 Mini-Psych School's presentation of Valentina Munoz, Ph.D. on anxiety disorders.
Concentrating after a long period of time Why do we stop listening (concentrating) after a long period of time—for example in class?
Homelessness and mental health It is estimated that between 30% and 50% of homeless individuals have a mental illness.
John Breitner John Breitner, MD, has devoted his career to investigating factors that modify an individual’s risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease.
Douglas experts call Montreal fashion industry to action Douglas experts call Montreal fashion industry to action
Clinical study The goal is to evaluate the effects of a brain stimulation technique (tDCS) on decision-making abilities and impulsivity levels.
Fear VS Trauma Why are we able to control certain fears (e.g., of snakes) but not when we see someone who reminds us a traumatizing event?
Exposure to food and eating pathology Effects of exposure to food cues across the spectrum of eating pathology-2011
Link between concussion and Alzheimer’s disease What is the evidence of an association between concussion and Alzheimer’s disease?
Stopping antipsychotic medication Can people with schizophrenia stop taking medication if they are feeling better?
Schizophrenia and Psychosis The Delusions about Schizophrenia and Psychosis: a 2009 lecture by Ridha Joober - Part 1
Depression in children and their temperament Does depression in children depend on their temperament?
Our team The interdisciplinary team gathers the expertise of seven researchers and and six collaborators from different fields.
Danger to ourself or others What happens when a person suffering from a mental disorder poses a danger to themselves or others?
The Programme d'accompagnement justice-santé mentale (PAJ-SM) at the Montreal Municipal Court The Programme d'accompagnement justice-santé mentale (PAJ-SM) at the Montreal Municipal Court.
Judes Poirier and Serge Gauthier win the 2012 Hubert-Reeves Award for adapting a scientific work for the general public Hubert-Reeves Award > Judes Poirier and Serge Gauthier are awarded for their book on Alzheimer's disease geared toward the general public.
Risks associated with taking statins Are there risks associated with taking statins for periods of 10 to 20 years?
