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

It’s official! The Douglas is a University Institute in Mental Health—a special designation awarded to Quebec mental health organizations with specialized expertise and a multifaceted mission. To explain the significance of this achievemen

“Whether patients live close to our Hospital or are in Quebec’s far north, they’re Douglas clients and they can expect our best,” says Director General Jacques Hendlisz, who joined other leading members of the McGill RUIS team

Montréal, June 26, 2006 – Today is a landmark day for the Douglas Hospital. Mr. Henri-François Gautrin, Minister of Government Services and MNA for Verdun, on behalf of the Minister of Health and Social Services, Mr. Philippe Couil

The Hollywood animated feature Shrek packs a serious message about body image in its comic story about an ogre.

Douglas symposium looks at early diagnosis and community re-integration Montreal, February 16, 2006 – Most mental disorders are silent and don’t have physical manifestations. A colleague or family member may be affected and suffering al

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

Studies headed by Howard Steiger, Ph.D. have shed light on how a complex interplay between genetic, environmental, and psychological factors may occur to give rise to anorexia and bulimia nervosa.

From bullying to drug addiction Douglas experts discuss how to successfully survive the fall.

Open Letter to Borough of Verdun and City of Montréal Elected Officials