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

Montreal, October 12, 2006 – The pencils are sharpened, the desks are arranged and Douglas experts are ready to teach. In less than one week, the Douglas Hospitals’ Mini-Psych school is ready to open its doors. More than 230 registered stu

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

Douglas symposium looks at early diagnosis and community re-integration Montreal, February 16, 2006 – Most mental disorders are silent and don’t have physical manifestations. A colleague or family member may be affected and suffering al

Quebec-led research receives $1.5 million funding boost Montréal, December 7, 2005 – Most mental illnesses are not as physically obvious as obesity, diabetes, or cancer, but they can be as debilitating. Approximately, one in five Canadia

Help for troubled teens: Douglas opens new adolescent day hospital.

Michael Meaney, PhD's research have shown that a mother's touch may not only be a comforting and pleasant experience for her child, but may also be a means by which genes involved in shaping our response to stress get turned on or off.

Highs and Lows: Douglas Hospital discusses bipolar disorders

Frames of Mind: Douglas Hospital hosts movie series to help demystify mental illnes.

Anorexia and bulimia: new services and new facility at the Douglas Hospital in Verdun