Achieving well-being through better body image - A lecture by Jodie Richardson and Vanessa Perrone in 2014 (in French) 2015-08-17
Our dissatisfaction with our bodies and our difficult relationship with food often stem from the disconnect that occurs between our minds and bodies because of our hectic lifestyle. There will be n...

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Loneliness: Burden or ally - A lecture by Rose-Marie Charest in 2014 (French) 2015-08-13
Loneliness is often presented as a source of suffering, which it can most definitely be. But it can also help us better understand who we are, cultivate our inner life and even lead to a greater se...

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A new plantation of 120 trees 2015-07-09
In collaboration with Heritage Laurentien, the Douglas Institute has launched a new plantation of trees in order to replace those trees which had to be destroyed. This initiative is also conducted ...

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Launch of an aquaponic project 2015-05-29
The Douglas Institute, in collaboration with la Coopérative abondance urbaine solidaire (CAUS), launched its first aquaponic system. Aquaponics is a mix between aquaculture - the culture of fish - ...

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Access to mental health services - "One day at a time" (in French) 2015-05-04
This video was produced for the Colloque interétablissement 2015 and shows the point of view of a service user.

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Access to mental health services - "Curve lines" (in French) 2015-05-04
This video was produced for the Colloque interétablissement 2015 and shows the point of view of a service user.

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Access to mental health services - "This is all right" (in French) 2015-05-04
This video was produced for the Colloque interétablissement 2015 and shows the point of view of a service user.

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When work values engulf us!- A lecture by Michel Perreault in 2014 2015-04-27
Modern life imposes on us a fast-pace rhythm where work plays the central part. We spend more time at work than ever at the expense of family activities. Mostly to keep our purchase power but also ...

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How to find nirvana in a cup of coffee? - A lecture by Camillo Zacchia in 2014 2015-04-17
Do you wonder why some people look happier and fulfilled than others? This talk will shed light on how feelings of well-being can be created by our perception of the world; by the way we find balan...

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The Douglas Institute: a leader in research in psychiatry 2015-04-17
This video was produced by young ambassadors of the Douglas Foundation and shown during the 2015 Open Minds gala. An ex-patient talks about her battle against anorexia and researchers say why donat...

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