Improved treatments may be on the way for some 280,000 Canadians with Alzheimer’s disease.

125 Thoughts from the Douglas: Hospital launches book chronicling impressions over the years

Taking advantage of the latest technology individuals can now not only watch and listen to the classes (video and audio) by going to www.douglas.qc.ca , but they can also subscribe to the Mini-Psych podcast and add it to their player.

Even the slightest touch may cause tears for those who suffer from hyperalgesia – an extreme sensitivity to pain. Thanks to new research findings from the Douglas Hospital Research Centre (DHRC), treatment for this condition may be one step clos

The Collège des médecins du Québec awarded its 2006 Grand Prix to an exceptional psychiatrist, Mimi Israël, MD, paying tribute to her scientific effectiveness, acute sense of ethics and organization, and modern and dynamic vi

To commemorate its 125th anniversary, the Douglas is launching a mini-site: www.douglas.qc.ca/125. In keeping with this festive occasion, the site features facts, historical anecdotes and personality profiles — riveting accounts of people’

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

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

Guest musician Luc de Larochellière sings in tribute to Douglas achievements Montréal, June 9, 2006 – An open house, mental health educational activities, giant inflatable games for children -these are only a few of the surpris

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