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

Au cours des derniers mois, certains événements traités dans les médias ont pu toucher notre perception des personnes qui présentent une déficience intellectuelle et soulever des interrogations quant à

Our researchers know all about how difficult and intense grant competitions can be. Imagine, then, how satisfying it must feel to have a project accepted. That was the case for 47% of all projects submitted by Douglas researchers as part of last Septe

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

Clinical staff and researchers who enjoyed the 2002-4 Research Forum Series will be pleased to hear that it has been revived…and updated. Starting in March 2006, the Case Studies Forum Series will be launched in Douglas Hall with the first pr

Douglas Hospital experts discuss how to keep your mind healthy during the season

Quebec-led research receives $1.5 million funding boost Montréal, December 7, 2005 – Most mental illnesses are not as physically obvious as obesity, diabetes, or cancer, but they can be as debilitating. Approximately, one in five Canadia

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.