Early life adversity affects broad regions of brain DNA in both rodents and humans.

Researchers find a small region in the genome that plays a role in the development of psychiatric disease and obesity.

Sleep and sleep disorders > Diane Boivin wrote a fascinating health guide on sleep with a special focus on night shift workers and new mothers

Mini-Psych School 2012 – Gaining the Power to Understand, Prevent and Help

Recovery: two important documents now available in French

Effects of child abuse  > Researchers are exploring the effects of child abuse on the brain and on suicidal tendency.

Michael Meaney won the 2012 Fondation IPSEN International Prize in Neuronal Plasticity. The judges found Michael Meaney’s work in the area of epigenetics and brain function outstanding. The honor is shared with two other prominent scientists, D

The Quebec Charter for a Healthy and Diverse Body Image > Two and a half years after its inception,  it is shaping public perception.

Brain Imaging Centre > Inaugurated May 14, this is the first brain imaging centre in Quebec dedicated to psychiatry and mental health.

Mental Health Week from May 7 to 13 > The Douglas celebrates Mental Health Week with movies, sports and lectures