Everyone is at risk of experiencing trauma. Is there a "normal" way to react? People indeed respond to traumatic events in multiple ways. But why are some of us able to deal with the emotional shock and go on to live functional lives while others are paralyzed with the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder? Lecturer: Camillo Zacchia, PhD, Psychologist, Senior Advisor, Mental Health Education Office, Douglas Institute

Alain Brunet, PhD, a psychologist and researcher who specializes in post-traumatic stress disorder at the Douglas will be at the screening of the first movie, Polytechnique, to answer questions about the aftermath of such events and how we can help people. "Frames of Mind" is a series of movie screenings on mental health, followed by a discussion with experts. http://www.douglas.qc.ca