The Depressive and Suicide Disorders Program is a superspecialized (third-line) service for youth and adults who suffer from refractory and/or recurrent major depressive disorder with or without the presence of suicidal behaviour. The program offers cutting-edge treatment for clients and provides support to families to help them interact with the person in difficulty.

Depression in young people is considered a disorder when feelings of sadness, emptiness, etc. last for many days and significantly impair life.

Depression is more than just a fleeting emotion. This illness hampers a person's daily functioning, negatively impacting their physical health. However, in most cases depression is treatable.    

Fabrice Jollant's research focuses on the cognitive and cerebral bases of vulnerability to suicide.

Douglas experts give an update on the latest research

A guide to the prevention of suicide in the hospital environment

The At Home/Chez Soi project part one - 2009 to 2013 The At Home Chez Soi (AHCS) project is a pan-Canadian study on homelessness and mental illness. This $110 million pragmatic randomized controlled trial was funded by the Mental Health Commission of

Mini-Psych School 2012 > Janina Komaroff will talk about stigma and recovery on the first class October 9.

The Douglas – Bell Canada Brain Bank has almost 3000 human brain specimens. Established in 1980, it is the oldest brain bank in Canada, and one of the two largest reserves of autopsied brains in the country.

Neurocognitive studies by the McGill Group of Suicide Studies (MGSS) attempt to understand the link between the brain on one hand; and thoughts, emotions and behaviour on the other.