The recent discovery that the human brain produces new neurons throughout life has led us to re-evaluate how we think about our brains and their plasticity, as well as examine potential new targets for psychiatric treatment.

For those of you who may have become accustomed to a more light-hearted treatment of issues related to mental health: You may want to skip this entry. Why? Because I’m mad as hell and I don’t want to take it anymore. The source of my disaffection? The results of a survey commissioned by the Canadian [...]

How are you justifying this project?

What exactly is the Douglas Institute's modernization project?

If families initiate treatment, why is it so difficult to involve them in an intervention?

What are the most common side effects associated with tDCS?

Should I stop taking my current medications before starting tDCS treatment?

Am I going to be assessed during tDCS treatment?

When is tDCS treatment offered at the Douglas Institute?

How long is a tDCS treatment?Patients typically receive 10 to 20 tDCS sessions over 2 to 4 weeks. Unless there is reasonable justification, patients who miss more than 2 tDCS sessions in a row or 3 tDCS sessions in total will not be able to continue with tDCS treatment. Furthermore, patients m[...]