Silent Majority. Isolation. Stigma. Suffering in Silence. Loss of Freedom. The fear of the unknown or of being judged can sometimes be a barrier to counselling. Education is therefore critical to improving our understanding, shaping mental health po

Imagine a world where research was no longer a priority … We would be prisoners of the past. People suffering from mental illness would most likely still be housed in asylums, ostracized and marginalized. Internationally renowned Douglas scient Your Support Produces a Wealth of Discoveries.

Douglas Auxiliary: 50 Years of Success and Struggle

Last spring, Mike Santoro gave a conference at the Douglas as part of the activities of Social Work Week organized by Joan Simand, MSW, Professional Chief of Social Services, and her team. Social work aims to restore or improve social functioning of i

A study conducted at Hôpital Louis-H Lafontaine's Fernand-Seguin Research Centre and at the McGill University Health Centre has revealed that 14% of Dawson College students and staff turned to the Internet for psychological support following the

The challenges of employee mental health

Douglas Institute launches Info-trauma, a tool for victims of traumatic events and healthcare professionals.

with Karine Vanasse The first in the two "Frames of Mind" movie nights organized by the Douglas Institute The Douglas Mental Health University Institute presents two Frames of Mind movie/discussion nights, May 7 to 9, at the Ciné

The recent family tragedies that occurred in the province since the beginning of the year are disturbing. The Douglas Institute believes that although it is important to discuss these events, reporting must be done with caution in order to avoid added

Children's mental health was the theme of the Douglas Institute Foundation's 12th annual Open Minds Benefit, held March 11 at the Hilton Montréal Bonaventure. In the presence of Ministers Yves Bolduc (Health and Social Services) and Kathlee