December 02, 2014
Section : The Douglas

The At Home/Chez Soi project part one - 2009 to 2013 The At Home Chez Soi (AHCS) project is a pan-Canadian study on homelessness and mental illness. This $110 million pragmatic randomized controlled trial was funded by the Mental Health Commission of

July 25, 2014
Section : The Douglas

The current research projects target social integration determinants as well as services and assessment tools. 

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

Author : Laurence Roy/Anne Crocker
June 20, 2012
Section : Mental Health Info

It is estimated that between 30% and 50% of homeless individuals have a mental illness.

Author : Christine Zeindler
August 27, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

Stress during pregnancy is also a risk factor that may have significant consequences for the developing fetus.

August 27, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

Sleep disorders in children.

June 21, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

Circadian Rhythms: what are they and how do they influence sleep and fatigue ?

April 05, 2010
Section : The Douglas

The lab team studies the effect of prenatal stress on childhood development and the various risk factors associated with schizophrenia.  

April 18, 2011
Section : Mental Health Info

Find out what causes bipolar disorders and watch video presentations from experts

October 12, 2010
Section : Mental Health Info

Understanding eating disorders and their causes is essential to preventing and treating them.