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Stress Consumes You? General Public Invited to Meet Douglas Experts to Better Understand and Manage Stress
2006-08-31
Every morning, it’s the same story. You’re racked with guilt at the thought of leaving your child at daycare. At work, you find your boss too demanding, you don’t have the time you need to get your job done, and work is piling up. The result: you’re overloaded with stress. To better understand and manage stress, specialists at the Douglas Hospital’s Centre for Studies on Human Stress invite the general public to a free information session on Sunday, September 17, 2006, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Chronic Stress: Bad for the Brain
Recent studies by Sonia J. Lupien, PhD, director of the Centre for Studies on Human Stress, and her team, reveal that chronic stress can hurt more than our physical health. It can also affect brain functioning. An increase in stress hormones may lead to memory impairment in the elderly and learning difficulties in young adults.
“Stress is part of our daily life and too many people think that they have no control over this phenomenon. This is completely false!” explains Sonia Lupien. It’s a misconception that drives her to sensitize the public, “We want to separate myth from reality when it comes to stress. These forums will offer a unique opportunity for participants to share their opinion on the subject.”
Program – Sunday, September 17, 2006
Douglas experts will share their expertise and listen to audience opinion during discussion forums.
Lectures
1. Can Your Doctor Diagnose Your Stress...and Does He / She Care? with Gary Wild, MD, Program Director, Medical Theme, Centre for Studies on Human Stress
2. What is Stress...the Real One... with Sonia Lupien, PhD, Director, Centre for Studies on Human Stress
Stress Forums
1. Is it really so stressful and bad to put kids in daycares before 2 years old?
2. Do “Stressful Workplaces” exist and if so, what do they look like?
What: Stress Consumes You? Information Session on Stress
When: Sunday, September 17, 2006, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Douglas Hall, Douglas Hospital, 6875 LaSalle Blvd., Verdun
Registration: IMPORTANT: Places are limited. Register now!
This event is free and open to all.
About the Douglas
Founded 125 years ago (1881-2006), the Douglas is a world-class University Institute in Mental Health affiliated with McGill University and the World Health Organization, caring for people suffering from mental illnesses and offering them hope of a cure. Its team of researchers and clinicians are continually increasing scientific knowledge, integrating findings into patient care, and sharing them with the greater community in order to reduce stigma.
Chronic Stress: Bad for the Brain
Recent studies by Sonia J. Lupien, PhD, director of the Centre for Studies on Human Stress, and her team, reveal that chronic stress can hurt more than our physical health. It can also affect brain functioning. An increase in stress hormones may lead to memory impairment in the elderly and learning difficulties in young adults.
“Stress is part of our daily life and too many people think that they have no control over this phenomenon. This is completely false!” explains Sonia Lupien. It’s a misconception that drives her to sensitize the public, “We want to separate myth from reality when it comes to stress. These forums will offer a unique opportunity for participants to share their opinion on the subject.”
Program – Sunday, September 17, 2006
Douglas experts will share their expertise and listen to audience opinion during discussion forums.
Lectures
1. Can Your Doctor Diagnose Your Stress...and Does He / She Care? with Gary Wild, MD, Program Director, Medical Theme, Centre for Studies on Human Stress
2. What is Stress...the Real One... with Sonia Lupien, PhD, Director, Centre for Studies on Human Stress
Stress Forums
1. Is it really so stressful and bad to put kids in daycares before 2 years old?
2. Do “Stressful Workplaces” exist and if so, what do they look like?
What: Stress Consumes You? Information Session on Stress
When: Sunday, September 17, 2006, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Douglas Hall, Douglas Hospital, 6875 LaSalle Blvd., Verdun
Registration: IMPORTANT: Places are limited. Register now!
This event is free and open to all.
About the Douglas
Founded 125 years ago (1881-2006), the Douglas is a world-class University Institute in Mental Health affiliated with McGill University and the World Health Organization, caring for people suffering from mental illnesses and offering them hope of a cure. Its team of researchers and clinicians are continually increasing scientific knowledge, integrating findings into patient care, and sharing them with the greater community in order to reduce stigma.
