Douglas researchers in Aging and Alzheimer's Disease 2008-01-08
Researchers at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute can discuss the progress on improved solutions to better diagnose, treat, and help family members cope with this heartbreaking disease....

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Treat the mind without neglecting the body 2008-01-08
When a person suffers from mental illness, do their physical problems tend to be undertreated? Unfortunately, the answer is often yes. This situation is especially serious, given that people with m...

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Stopping the progression of Alzheimer's Disease: the best hope is early diagnosis 2008-01-08
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disorder of the elderly. Although much progress has been made in understanding the disease, there is currently no treatment to halt its...

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Time shifting: Douglas study looks at how we adapt 2007-12-19
New research findings from the Douglas Mental Health University Institute may provide clues to why some people have an easier time adapting to time change and shift work than others. This study,...

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Sleep Initiative 2007-12-18
Standard Life Contributes to Further Study and Better Treatments Through Sleep Disorders Research
The Standard Life Assurance Company of Canada is helping the experts at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute continue to make breakthroughs in sleep disorder research and treatment. Their...

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When Mice Help Humans? 2007-12-13
Animals Play Key Role in Douglas Mental Health Research "There's none so small but you his aid may need," said French writer Jean de la Fontaine. This simple truth is evident every day at the Doug...

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Indonesia: Progress Continues 2007-12-13
In July 2007, Douglas Professional Chief of Social Services Joan Simand returned from her third trip to Indonesia, buoyed by the success of recent social work/community development projects. This w...

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Gaëtane Pitre: rich of poor, we're all fragile 2007-12-13
A born leader, Gaëtane Pitre has it all - smarts, drive, and an unshakeable set of ethics. Rather then heading a company or running for office, she's using her strengths to help people with severe ...

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ACT Team: Celebrating 10 Years of Assertive Community Treatment! 2007-12-13
Did you know that Quebec’s first Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) was created at the Douglas in September 1997? Since that time, more than twenty teams—inspired by the Douglas model—have emerged...

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Wellington Centre Hires a Peer Helper 2007-12-12
Frances Skerritt is one of the Douglas Institute’s first peer helpers*. In Spring 2007, she was hired by the Wellington Centre to help their clients achieve and maintain recovery**. “We Speak the ...

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