125 Thoughts from the Douglas: Hospital launches book chronicling impressions over the years

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

Over the past ten years, our healthcare and social services system has undergone numerous reforms. What is the impact of these changes? Is our system functional?

Even the slightest touch may cause tears for those who suffer from hyperalgesia – an extreme sensitivity to pain. Thanks to new research findings from the Douglas Hospital Research Centre (DHRC), treatment for this condition may be one step clos

Every morning, it’s the same story. You’re racked with guilt at the thought of leaving your child at daycare. At work, you find your boss too demanding, you don’t have the time you need to get your job done, and work is piling up. Th

The Collège des médecins du Québec awarded its 2006 Grand Prix to an exceptional psychiatrist, Mimi Israël, MD, paying tribute to her scientific effectiveness, acute sense of ethics and organization, and modern and dynamic vi

To commemorate its 125th anniversary, the Douglas is launching a mini-site: www.douglas.qc.ca/125. In keeping with this festive occasion, the site features facts, historical anecdotes and personality profiles — riveting accounts of people’

“Whether patients live close to our Hospital or are in Quebec’s far north, they’re Douglas clients and they can expect our best,” says Director General Jacques Hendlisz, who joined other leading members of the McGill RUIS team

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

Amadeus: Next Frames of Mind film at the Douglas Montreal, May 12, 2006 – For some, life’s ups and downs go much further - reaching delirious manic heights followed by perilous depressing lows. It’s estimated that 4% of the popula