Anxiety is a biological mechanism designed to protect us from dangerous situations. A little anxiety is natural; our reaction to this emotion results in the difference between a pleasant experience and a full-blown panic attack.

Although there is no cure yet, schizophrenia is highly treatable, with early detection and ongoing treatment.

Depression is more than just a fleeting emotion. This illness hampers a person's daily functioning, negatively impacting their physical health. However, in most cases depression is treatable.    

The Clinic for Assessment of Youth at Risk (CAYR) is a sub-program of PEPP-Montréal and accepts youth between 14 and 30 years of age who have never experienced a psychotic episode but who show signs of increased risk for developing psychosis.

Fabrice Jollant's research focuses on the cognitive and cerebral bases of vulnerability to suicide.

Claire-Dominique Walker investigates the consequences of early stress on brain development and the neuroendocrine responses to stress.

Thomas Brown studies the development of psychosocial interventions to combat substance abuse.

 Discovery of “teen gene” could hold promise for combating severe mental illnesses

A brain reward gene influences food choices in the first years of life

Douglas Institute launches Info-trauma, a tool for victims of traumatic events and healthcare professionals.