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

On montre du doigt les pressions sociales comme les uniques responsables de l'incidence croissante de l'anorexie nerveuse et de la boulimie, alors qu'elles ne viennent souvent qu'activer des vulnérabilités déjà existantes chez la personne. Il faut considérer d'autres éléments importants dans le développement d'un trouble de l'alimentation: les gènes, l'environnement physique et psychologique ainsi que le fait d'être un homme ou une femme. Howard Steiger, Ph.D., est chef du Programme des troub...

On montre du doigt les pressions sociales comme les uniques responsables de l'incidence croissante de l'anorexie nerveuse et de la boulimie, alors qu'elles ne viennent souvent qu'activer des vulnérabilités déjà existantes chez la personne. Il faut considérer d'autres éléments importants dans le développement d'un trouble de l'alimentation: les gènes, l'environnement physique et psychologique ainsi que le fait d'être un homme ou une femme. Howard Steiger, Ph.D., est chef du Programme des troub...

Howard Steiger, PhD, Director, Eating Disorders Program at the Douglas Institute gives a lecture during the 2009 Mini-Psych School. He talks about : New perspectives on what causes EDs Latest concepts of treatment Part 1 of 2. Watch part 2 at http://www.douglas.qc.ca/videos/140?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=media%2Bsocial&utm_campaign=Mini-Psy%2B2009-4

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...

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

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 ...

Camillo Zacchia, PhD, Professional Chief of Psychology, Douglas Institute, gives a lecture on depression during the 2009 Mini-Psych School. Exploring moods Brief review of the diagnosis of depression as a mental illness Understanding the role of our brains Understanding the role of circumstances Understanding how our personalities interact with our experiences Exploring stress Exploration of treatment principles Part 1 of 2. Watch Part 2 at: http://www.douglas.qc.ca/videos/136?utm_source=You...

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...

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