Pouvons-nous créer un monde dans lequel les femmes et les jeunes filles sont libérées des standards destructifs de l’apparence? Cet événement est organisé conjointement par le Continuum des troubles de l’alimentation de l’Institut universitaire en santé mentale Douglas, une installation du Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de l’Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, et Anorexie et boulimie (ANEB) Québec. Résumé de la conférence : Cette conférence explore les dommages que cau...

Did you know that if one of your parents suffered from Alzheimer's, your own chance of developing it increases by 50% or more? Worrisome? Yes! But new research is exploring ways to intervene early enough in the disease to prevent its devastating symptoms and its impact on our aging society. Lecturer: John Breitner, MD, MPH, Research Scientist, Douglas Institute, Director, Centre for Studies on Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease

Is it possible to detect the factors that trigger psychotic episodes? Are the social pressures on youth (abuse, bullying, drug use) associated with the development of psychosis? Is it possible for people to recover and lead an active life? Lecturer: Ridha Joober, MD, PhD, Assistant Director, PEPP-Montréal, Researcher, Douglas Institute Watch more Mini-Psych School videos at http://www.douglas.qc.ca/page/mini-psy-2012

-- Your brain needs love too. So give it: http://www.douglas.qc.ca/brainsneedlove We take care of our hearts, bones, and muscles, but we sometimes neglect our brains. Yet, just like the rest of our organs, our brains need attention -- and tender loving care. The Douglas Institute website is a reference for information about mental health in Quebec. All the information it contains has been verified by the clinicians, researchers, and mental health professionals at the Douglas. We invite you...

Ridha Joober, MD, PhD, Researcher and Director of the Schizophrenia and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Research at the Douglas Institute, gives an update on schizophrenia during the 2009 Mini-Psych School. He talks about : Genetic factors Environmental factors Who is at risk Neurochemistry of the brain The new neuroleptics Clinical case Part 1 of 2. Watch Part 2 at: http://www.douglas.qc.ca/videos/142?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=media%2Bsocial&utm_campaign=Mini-Psy%2B2009-5

Myra Piat, PhD, Researcher, Clinical activities, Knowledge Transfer and Teaching Directorate at the Douglas Institute • Origins of recovery in mental health • Recovery: A definition • Elements of recovery as an individual process • How recovery is being introduced in Canada/Québec Policies • Implementing Recovery into mental health services • Current research/initiatives in Canadian/Québec context Part 1 of 2. Watch Part 2 at: http://www.douglas.qc.ca/videos/144?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medi...

Serge Beaulieu, MD, PhD, FRCPC, Researcher and Medical Chief of the Mood, Anxiety and Impulsivity Disorders Program, and Medical Chief of the Bipolar Disorders Program at the Douglas Institute, explores the myths and misconceptions about bipolar disorders in this 2009 Mini-Psych school lecture. * We can diagnose bipolar disorders with a simple blood test. * Bipolar Disorders get worse with time * Bipolar Disorder is not a disease * Preventive treatments are not available for ...

Joseph Rochford, PhD, Director of Academic Affairs of the Research Centre, at the Douglas Institute, talks about the most recurrent preconceived ideas about mental illness in this 2009 Mini-Psych school lecture : •Mental illness is a single, rare disorder •the mentally ill are insane •If you are diagnosed with a mental illness, kiss your chances of a brilliant career goodbye •The mentally ill are more violent •Mental illnesses are not true medical illnesses like heart disease and diabetes •If...

Kimberly Eyquem, consultante en communication, livre un témoignage émouvant lors du lancement du livre de Monique Séguin, Ph.D. intitulé "Le suicide: le comprendre pour le prévenir" (en anglais) Kimberly Eyquem, communications consultant, makes a moving testimony during the launch of the book "Le suicide: le comprendre pour le prévenir", written by Monique Séguin, PhD. and researcher at the Douglas www.douglas.qc.ca

Alain Brunet, PhD, is the president of the International Conference on the Use of the Internet in Mental Health, May 14 to 16, 2009 at the Douglas Institute. Sociologists, philosophers, clinicians, and researchers along with professionals in health systems management, information technology, and networking come together to reflect on the Internet's role in mental health care. http://www.douglas.qc.ca