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...

Bell Canada donates $2 million to upgrade and expand Douglas Institute Brain Bank

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), together with Rona Ambrose, Canada’s Minister of Health, announced today in Calgary the 533 recipients of the 2014 Foundation Grants live pilot competition and the 2014-2015 Transitional Open Op

Might living a structured life with regularly established meal times  lead to a better life and perhaps even prevent the onset of mental illness?

A new study sheds light on the mechanisms of internal clocks.

Seven Lean Six Sigma Healthcare projects already implemented have improved the internal hiring process, the cafeteria, the intervention plans and admissions.

The Douglas  Institute is proud to announce that discoveries by two of its researchers are included in the Québec Science list of the top 10 discoveries.

Brain Imaging Centre earns LEED certification

The Douglas Instititute's and McGill University Professor Michael Meaney has been selected as the 2014 Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize Laureate.

The Douglas Institute is proud to announce that Michael Meaney, C.M., Ph.D., C.Q., FRSC, is the 2014 laureate of the prestigious prix Wilder-Penfield.