Classes were overseen by Camillo Zacchia, PhD, psychologist at the Douglas Institute. They were held in French.

Program

Has psychiatry rid us of the concept of "madness"?

Has psychiatry rid us of the concept of "madness"? A 2008 lecture by Mimi Israël (in French)
Has psychiatry rid us of the concept of "madness"? A 2008 lecture by Mimi Israël (in French)

Mimi Israël, M.D., Psychiatrist-in-chief

  • Discover the origins of stigmatization of mental illness
  • Learn about the history of psychiatry

 

Does mental illness really exist?

Does mental illness really exist? A 2008 lecture by Stephane Bastianetto (in French)
Does mental illness really exist? A 2008 lecture by Stephane Bastianetto (in French)

Stéphane Bastianetto, Ph.D., Researcher

  • Learn the differences between intellectual deficiency, developmental disorders, and neurological disorders
  • Explore the part played by genes, physical and social environments in determining the causes of mental illness

 

Has the use of medication in psychiatry gone too far?

Has the use of medication in psychiatry gone too far? A 2008 lecture by Ridha Joober (in French)
Has the use of medication in psychiatry gone too far? A 2008 lecture by Ridha Joober (in French)
 Ridha Joober, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Schizophrenia and Neurodevelopmental Disorders Research Theme
  • Learn the pros and cons of medication use for the treatment of mental illnesses
  • Becomeknowledgeable about concerns related to the use of antidepressants, antipsychotics and psychostimulants (Ritalin).

 

Mental illness and the law : should we blame "desinstitutionalization"?

Mental illness and the law: a 2008 lecture by Anne Crocker (in French)
Mental illness and the law: a 2008 lecture by Anne Crocker (in French)

Anne Crocker, Ph.D., Researcher

  • Explore mental illness issues and the legal system in North America, more specifically in Canada
  • Get insights at what is at stakes for the community
  • Explore paths to solutions, like the Montreal Mental Health Court

The future of neuroscience research in mental health

The future of neuroscience research in mental health: a 2008 lecture by Bruno Giros (in French)
The future of neuroscience research in mental health: a 2008 lecture by Bruno Giros (in French)
 Bruno Giros Ph.D. Researcher and Graham Boeckh Chair for Research in Schizophrenia, Douglas Institute
  • What are the most recent advances in neuroscience that relate to mental health?
  • What can neuroscience research bring to the treatment or even the prevention of mental illness in the years to come?
  • The main challenges of neuroscience research

Recovery in mental health: Changing mentalities in the treatment and recovery approach

Recovery in mental health: a 2008 lecture by Myra Piat (in French)
Recovery in mental health: a 2008 lecture by Myra Piat (in French)
 Myra Piat Ph.D., Researcher at the Douglas Institute
  • What's the difference between "cure" and "recovery"?
  • How can we transform mental health services to make recovery a priority?
  • What initiatives have been implemented in Quebec?

 

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