Section : Mental Health Info
The Eating Disorders Program, a leader in finding effective treatments, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.
Section : Mental Health Info
Anxiety is a biological mechanism designed to protect us from dangerous situations. A little anxiety is natural; our reaction to this emotion results in the difference between a pleasant experience and a full-blown panic attack.
Section : Mental Health Info
Causes and consequences of stress, a state that occurs when the human body experiences a lack of equilibrium, perceived as threatening.
Section : The Douglas
The mandate of the Volunteer Department is to improve patients' quality of life at the Hospital and in the community.
Section : Patient care
The Local Commissioner is appointed by the Board of Directors of the Douglas Mental Health Institute as the Local Complaints and Service Quality Commissioner.
Section : The Douglas
Ressources résidentielles Le Service des ressources résidentielles en santé mentale s'adresse aux adultes (incluant les personnes âgées) qui souffrent de troubles mentaux, qui ne peuvent vivre de façon autonom
Section : Patient care
Since its creation in 1986, the Eating Disorders Program (EDP) has offered specialized clinical services for people 18 years and older who suffer from anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.
Section : Patient care
The Intellectual Handicap with Psychiatric Comorbidity Program is designed for people aged 18 to 65 who have a moderate to severe intellectual handicap accompanied by a psychiatric disorder.
Section : Patient care
The Clinic for Assessment of Youth at Risk (CAYR) is a sub-program of PEPP-Montréal and accepts youth between 14 and 30 years of age who have never experienced a psychotic episode but who show signs of increased risk for developing psychosis.
Section : Patient care
Treating psychosis involves education, counselling, medication, close monitoring of symptoms, stress management, and a strong, supportive environment.