Classes are in English AND French
2010-06-15
With the Mini-Psych School entering its fifth year, the Douglas Mental Health University Institute will be offering a series of classes in French and another in English. Both series will explore child and youth mental health. Register now!
Mini-Psych School 2010 Season
- Are my children “normal”?
- Is there hope for youngsters whose mental health is disturbed?
The 2010 Mini-Psych School series of classes can help you answer these questions. You will learn about some of the mental health problems that can cause difficulties for children and youth.
- Does childhood abuse affect the brain?
- Can children suffer from depression?
- What goes on in the mind of anxious students?
- Attention-deficit hyperactive children: when should you take action?
The first class will be given by Gustavo Turecki, MD, PhD, Director of the McGill Group for Suicide Studies at the Douglas. In 2009, Radio-Canada named Dr. Turecki one of three scientists of the year for his work on how child abuse can cause changes to the human brain.
"All the professors are recognized experts in their fields, which makes this an exceptional opportunity for the public to benefit from their knowledge first hand," notes Camillo Zacchia, PhD, Professional Chief of Psychology at the Douglas Institute and who will host the 2010 session.
"We worry about our children; we want to know that they are safe, that they are eating well. So it's only natural to be concerned about their mental health too. Educating oneself can reduce the sense of anxiety that we can sometimes feel as parents or teachers,” adds Dr. Zacchia.
Information
Florence Meney
Media Relation
Communications and public affairs
Phone: 514-761-6131, ext. 2769
Cell.: 514-835-3236
florence_dot_meney_At_douglas_dot_mcgill_dot_ca
