Last spring, Mike Santoro gave a conference at the Douglas as part of the activities of Social Work Week organized by Joan Simand, MSW, Professional Chief of Social Services, and her team. Social work aims to restore or improve social functioning of i

Wellington Centre Hires a Peer Helper

Patients give a moving tribute to three children and their parents

First-Line Mental Health Teams: A Promising Pilot Project

Recovery is the ultimate goal of the new 2006-2010 strategic plan of the Douglas Hospital, titled “Recovery: From Neighbourhood to Neuron”. If ever-increasing numbers of people are to reach and maintain recovery, the Douglas must integrate

Sweet Dreams: Sending ADHD Children Back to Bed.

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.

If you don’t know the genetic background of a child, is it more risky to administer medication given the potential for cardiac problems?

Why is Adderall not available in Canada and why is it so different from other drugs?

What is the effectiveness of natural or homeopathic products?