The MGSS conducts extensive work investigating clinical and behavioral factors increasing risk for suicidal behaviors.

MGSS is studying the molecular and cellular changes taking place in the brains of individuals that become depressed and commit suicide.

Depression in young people is considered a disorder when feelings of sadness, emptiness, etc. last for many days and significantly impair life.

Directed by Alain Brunet, PhD, this research laboratory studies the impact of traumatic events.

The Montreal WHO/PAHO Collaborating Centre: Striving to improve access to mental health care around the world.

It is estimated that up to 20 percent of Canadian children and youth may be affected by mental illness.

Since its creation in 1986, the Eating Disorders Program (EDP) has offered specialized clinical services for people 18 years and older who suffer from anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa.

The Severe Disruptive Disorders Program offers a range of superspecialized services for children aged 6 to 12 years with behaviour problems with or without an attention deficit disorder / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

The Douglas Institute offers its residents the opportunity to acquire a developmental perspective of the individual, from infancy through childhood, adolescence, adulthood and into old age.

The primary focus of the undergraduate program is to teach and help the students apply core knowledge, skills and attitudes required of a medical professional. The goal of the program is to equip the student to meet the most stringent standards of