Elevated Plus Maze C'est le test par excellence pour mesurer l'anxiété chez les rongeurs. Il est aussi couramment utilisé pour tester différents anxiolytiques, anciens et nouveaux. Le test crée un conflit approche-évitement entre l'envie naturelle d'

Anxiety is a biological mechanism designed to protect us from dangerous situations. A little anxiety is natural; our reaction to this emotion results in the difference between a pleasant experience and a full-blown panic attack.

2010 Session of the Douglas Institute Mini-Psych School.

Directed by Michel Perreault, PhD, this research group is conducting a study on obstacles to treatment for individuals with anxiety disorders.  

Information to better understand the recent tragedy at Charlie Hebdo's magazine in Paris and how psychological reactions can manifest themselves after a traumatic event.

Most anxiety disorders are treated with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), medication, or a combination of the two.

Camillo Zacchia is Senior advisor, Mental Health Education Office (MHEO) at the Douglas Institute.

Jorge Armony, PhD conducts research on how the brain detects danger stimuli and how it interacts with consciousness and memory.

Martin Lepage uses using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to study memory deficits in patients with schizophrenia.

Researchers examining the “Mood, Anxiety, and Impulsivity-related Disorders” theme are aiming to identify the genetic , psychological, neurobiological and environmental causes of most mood disorders and testing the most effective treatments. Their main focus is on: Depression Bipolar disorder Personality disorders Post-traumatic stress disorder Eating disorders Substance dependence, e.g. drug or alcohol Suicide Identifying risk factors and responding ef...