Sleep Disorders : causes, symptoms and treatments Sleep disorders include fatigue created by night shifts, sleep-wake syndrome and jet lag
Motor function tests: Rotarod This test is used to assess motor coordination and balance in the animal.
Tea: The new anti-aging beverage? Douglas study evaluates beneficial properties of green and black teas Tea may be more than a trendy coffee alternative, according to researchers at the Douglas Hospital Research Centre (DHRC). Their findings, published in a recent issue of the Eur
Eating Disorders Recovery is possible thanks to 25 years of collaboration between the Douglas Institute and ANEB Quebec
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorders Complicated but rare: schizophrenia and bipolar disorders. A 2007 lecture by Ridha Joober PhD (in French)
Sleep hour and children The goal of the study is to determine whether children can improve their attention and behaviour by sleeping more, and whether an insufficient amount of sleep is a factor that affects their difficulties during the day.
Losing more than weight Douglas documentary Thin highlights the suffering of women with eating disorder.
Learning a musical instrument Are there other therapies that could be helpful, such as learning a musical instrument?
Suspecting ADHD in a child At what age can parents begin suspecting ADHD in a child? At what age can a child begin medication?
When can medication be stopped? When can you determine that medications should be stopped because of side effects?
The Centre McGill and the Douglas have joined hands to create the StoP-AD Centre dedicated to the prevention of AD.
Stress, Memory and Aging (Q&A) Question period following a 2007 lecture by Sonia Lupien, PhD, on stress, memory and aging.
Danger to ourself or others What happens when a person suffering from a mental disorder poses a danger to themselves or others?
The brain - Simultaneously strong and fragile The brain is a magnificent complex organ, and many key questions about its function remain unanswered. A class by Véronique Bohbot.
Homelessness and mental health It is estimated that between 30% and 50% of homeless individuals have a mental illness.
Circadian Rhythms: the effect of the light The effect of light on circadian rhythms, sleep and fatigue
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.
Eating disorders The eating disorder “mix” : genes, environments and gender. A 2011 lecture by Howard Steiger (in French)
Giamal N. Luheshi Giamal Luheshi investigates how IL-1 is involved in the initiation and progression of the inflammatory events associated with some brain disorders.
Crime and mental illness How can you say people with mental illness are as likely to commit crimes as the general public when it 's obvious that someone who commits a crime is mentally ill?
