April 20, 2010
Section : Patient care

The Anxiety Disorders Clinic is a superspecialized (third-line) consultation, assessment and treatment service for people between the ages of 18 and 65 who suffer from one or multiple anxiety disorders.

July 26, 2011
Section : News

Phobias > Phobies-Zéro’s mission is to break the isolation of people suffering from anxiety disorders.

January 04, 2012
Section : Mental Health Info

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), includes two official Eating Disorder (ED) syndromes: Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and Bulimia Nervosa (BN). A third diagnosis, Binge Eating Disorder (BED)  is almost certain to be reco

April 20, 2010
Section : Patient care

People are referred to the Outpatient Clinic by the “guichet d’accès” of their CLSC or by other services at the Douglas Institute.

Author : Michel Perreault, PhD
April 06, 2010
Section : The Douglas

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

March 04, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

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.

February 26, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

Zootherapy, or assisted pet therapy, may be used as a therapeutic tool for people suffering from different illnesses, young and old.

April 20, 2010
Section : Patient care

The Mood, Anxiety and Impulsivity Disorders Program at the Douglas Institute provides care to people aged 18 to 65 years with a mood disorder such as Bipolar disorders or Depressive and suicide disorders.

September 29, 2009
Section : The Douglas

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

March 09, 2010
Section : Research

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...