Alain Brunet, PhD, studies risk factors and develops effective treatments for PTSD, such as early intervention and reconsolidation blockade.

Jorge Armony, PhD conducts research on how the brain detects danger stimuli and how it interacts with consciousness and memory.

Researchers examining the “Mood, Anxiety, and Impulsivity-related Disorders” theme are aiming to identify the genetic , psychological, neurobiological and environmental causes of most mood disorders and testing the most effective treatments. Their main focus is on: Depression Bipolar disorder Personality disorders Post-traumatic stress disorder Eating disorders Substance dependence, e.g. drug or alcohol Suicide Identifying risk factors and responding ef...

Frames of Mind 2009 - Special screening with Karine Vanasse, actress and producer of Polytechnique (in French).

The media talks about the Douglas, in Quebec, Canada and everywhere! 

An editorial paper by Alain Brunet shows strong links between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder(PTSD) and suicide in soldiers.

 A Douglas study featured in Quebec Science top ten discoveries of 2013

Véronique Bohbot, PhD, establishes direct link between stimulus-response learning and alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse

Can grief be relieved ? Read an opinion letter by Camillo Zacchia, PhD

Different forms of early childhood trauma can increase the risk for mental illness in adulthood.