It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Mr. Edward Cohen - a much-beloved supporter of the Douglas and founder of our Sculpture Garden. Edward's connection with the Douglas started in January 1966, when he joined the team as a nursing assistant. During his work on the wards,[...]

The current reorganization of mental health services is no small affair. It brings sweeping changes to Quebec’s healthcare system and will affect each and every one of us.

Luz Garcia Zielinski, who was the rehabilitation assistant for the Wellington Centre's Card Workshop from June 2007 to May 2008, spent an amazing year nurturing the talent that surrounded her.

Last week, Dr. Yves Bolduc was named Philippe Couillard’s successor as Minister of Health and Social Services in Quebec. On behalf of the Douglas Institute, I welcome him to his new position. We are confident that we will be able to count on

On October 14, 2007, the Douglas opened its first Brief Intervention Unit.

Although Director General Jacques Hendlisz loves to cook, his first passion is the Douglas—promoting its excellence, building its reputation, and guiding its evolution.

The Douglas protocol on the Use of Control Measures has been recently updated, based on the Institute’s changing needs.

Douglas Educator Janet Komarnicka has devoted the last thirty years caring for patients with severe mental illness.

A born leader, Gaëtane Pitre has it all - smarts, drive, and an unshakeable set of ethics. Rather then heading a company or running for office, she's using her strengths to help people with severe mental illness become as autonomous as possible.

Bruno Giros, PhD, is chair of the Graham Boeckh Chair in Schizophrenia