24/7. Crisis centre, support. Mandate : guarantees protection of youth when their safety or development is compromised, helps youth (including young mothers) with trouble adapting, by helping them find the capabilities and balance necessary to function in their milieu, helps youth who commit offenses to stop their delinquent acts and take responsibility for their actions within (face) society. Languages: French and English.

Pouvons-nous créer un monde dans lequel les femmes et les jeunes filles sont libérées des standards destructifs de l’apparence? Cet événement est organisé conjointement par le Continuum des troubles de l’alimentation de l’Institut universitaire en santé mentale Douglas, une installation du Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de l’Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, et Anorexie et boulimie (ANEB) Québec. Résumé de la conférence : Cette conférence explore les dommages que cau...

“You look great! Have you lost weight?” Our everyday conversations clearly demonstrate the “thin ideal” mentality that society imposes on us. However, the quest for the perfect body is also linked to eating disorders . How can you learn to love your body, change your perceptions and improve your self-esteem? We invite you to watch the presentation by Dr. Mimi Israël, M.D., FRCPC, as part of Mini Psych-School 2013. For information on other courses, please go to Mini-Psych School. http://www.d...

Did you know that if one of your parents suffered from Alzheimer's, your own chance of developing it increases by 50% or more? Worrisome? Yes! But new research is exploring ways to intervene early enough in the disease to prevent its devastating symptoms and its impact on our aging society. Lecturer: John Breitner, MD, MPH, Research Scientist, Douglas Institute, Director, Centre for Studies on Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease

Marie-Josée Ouellet, psychologue spécialisée dans l'adolescence à l'Institut Douglas, est l'une des invités de Vues de l'esprit 2011. Elle répondra aux questions de l'auditoire à la suite de la projection du film «Dead Poets Society», le 7 mai 2011 à 19h30 à l'Institut Douglas.