New Douglas study will involve 2,400 citizens from southwest Montreal Montreal, May 31, 2006 – Sir Francis Bacon said some 500 years ago, “Knowledge is power” and this may be especially true when understanding the complexity of m

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

New research from the Douglas shows benefits of indulging moms Debating how best to treat mom this Mother’s Day? Try something that helps her relax. New research from the Douglas Hospital Research Centre in Montreal, Canada, suggests mothers

Kamataki: Next Frames of Mind film at the Douglas Verdun, May 4, 2006 – Depression is commonly seen as a dark place, full of despair. Suicide often seems to be the only way to escape the sufferer’s mental anguish. Thanks to suicide prev

Douglas study evaluates beneficial properties of green and black teas Tea may be more than a trendy coffee alternative, according to researchers at the Douglas Hospital Research Centre (DHRC). Their findings, published in a recent issue of the Eur

Our researchers know all about how difficult and intense grant competitions can be. Imagine, then, how satisfying it must feel to have a project accepted. That was the case for 47% of all projects submitted by Douglas researchers as part of last Septe

Douglas offers new comprehensive depressive disorders program Verdun, February 8, 2006 – We all get bouts of the blues, but for some this is more serious and severe. Some of us are clinically depressed and affected by a lifelong mood disorde

Nature, Nurture or Both? New $6 million research facility at Douglas to help understand the causes of mental illness Montreal, January 30, 2006 – One out of four individuals will be diagnosed with a mental illness during their life. Some of t

An exciting research project is being launched, involving the use of the Care and Service Coordination Model by the CPC2 and Burgess 1 interdisciplinary teams. This is a joint initiative by our Nursing Directorate, Adult Psychiatry Division and exte

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