The movie Borderline, which tells the story of a woman with borderline personality disorder, garnered a number of Jutras at the awards ceremony on March 29, 2009, including those for best director and best actress. Borderline was screened last year at

Forensic mental health researcher Anne Crocker, PhD, is tackling some of today's most challenging mental health policy questions.

Over the past 2 years, the Douglas has been working on a project to renew its physical infrastructure. This process has been driven by the increasing number of obstacles the aging facilities present to delivering against the organization’s multi

Building Together the Institute: 2007-2008 Annual Report

Out of the mouths of … patients! What could be better than a first-hand testimonial to help us understand what it is to live, day in and day out, with a mental illness? Before 150 guests who attended the Douglas Mental Health Institute Foun

The current reorganization of mental health services is no small affair. It brings sweeping changes to Quebec’s healthcare system and will affect each and every one of us.

Although Director General Jacques Hendlisz loves to cook, his first passion is the Douglas—promoting its excellence, building its reputation, and guiding its evolution.

A born leader, Gaëtane Pitre has it all - smarts, drive, and an unshakeable set of ethics. Rather then heading a company or running for office, she's using her strengths to help people with severe mental illness become as autonomous as possible.

Drawing from a deep well of cheerfulness and determination, Cathy Viberg has fought stigma for 31 years - both as a Douglas nurse and a volunteer. Although Cathy retired in August this year as clinical- administrative chief for the CPC3 Intensive Rehabilitation Unit, her legacy is one of wh[...]

Follow-up on the Douglas Institute Foundation's 10th Annual Golf Tournament