Advice for the family of a person suffering from eating disorders.

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.    

Watch the 2013 Mini-Psych School's presentation of Dr. Mimi Israël, MD., FRCPC, on body image and self-esteem.

Minister Christine St-Pierre unveils the Quebec Chater for a Healthy and Realistic Body Image.

“You look great! Have you lost weight?” Our everyday conversations clearly demonstrate the “thin ideal” mentality that society imposes on us. However, the quest for the perfect body is also linked to eating disorders . How can you learn to love your body, change your perceptions and improve your self-esteem? We invite you to watch the presentation by Dr. Mimi Israël, M.D., FRCPC, as part of Mini Psych-School 2013. For information on other courses, please go to Mini-Psych School. http://www.d...

Sophie Grégoire, ambassador of the 2013 Mini-Psych School , invites you to explore women's mental health.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), includes two official Eating Disorder (ED) syndromes: Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and Bulimia Nervosa (BN). A third diagnosis, Binge Eating Disorder (BED)  is almost certain to be reco

The research group directed by Rob Whitley studies the environmental factors that shape the onset and remission of mental illness.

The Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Specialized Housing Program helps adults of any age with a severe mental disorder return to and stay in the community.

The lab is interested in the effects of stress on the aging process and in individual differences in stress responsivity.