Directed by Thomas Brown, PhD, and Christine Gianoulakis, PhD, the laboratory is researching the genetic etiology and underlying mechanisms of addiction as well as the markers of predisposition to addiction.

The research team on service organization and adequacy aims to develop optimum service models in order to improve the quality of the health and social services system.

The Brain Imaging Center (BIC) offers researchers a platform to analyse brain imaging data from functional and structural neuroimaging techniques.  

Information to better understand the recent tragedy at Charlie Hebdo's magazine in Paris and how psychological reactions can manifest themselves after a traumatic event.

Causes and treatments of borderline personality disorder, a mental illness characterized by emotional instability.

Although there is no cure yet, schizophrenia is highly treatable, with early detection and ongoing treatment.

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.

The Depressive and Suicide Disorders Program is a superspecialized (third-line) service for youth and adults who suffer from refractory and/or recurrent major depressive disorder with or without the presence of suicidal behaviour. The program offers cutting-edge treatment for clients and provides support to families to help them interact with the person in difficulty.

The Bipolar Disorders Program is a superspecialized (third-line) consultation and treatment service for adults aged 18 to 65 who suffer from refractory bipolar disorders.

Douglas Hospital was founded in 1881 by Alfred Perry and a group of Protestant clergy and Montréal citizens.