Section : Conference Internet and Mental Health
Program of the International Conference on the internet and mental health organized at the Douglas Institute.
Section : Research Laboratory on Psychological Trauma
Directed by Alain Brunet, PhD, the lab studies the impact of traumatic events, their risk factors and treatments.
Section : Jorge Armony Laboratory
The lab uses functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to study the neural bases of human emotional processing.
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a psychological reaction that can manifest itself after a traumatic event.
Individuals living with PTSD typically have disturbing intrusive memories, flashbacks, and/or nightmares of the event.
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
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
Douglas Institute launches Info-trauma, a tool for victims of traumatic events and healthcare professionals.
McGill scientists garner four of 10 top discoveries for 2008. Scientists from McGill University, the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and the Douglas Mental Health University Institute earn top marks in Québec Science's Top Ten Discoverie
Douglas Institute reacts to data from the 2008 National Report Card on Health Care from the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). Mimi Israël, MD, Psychiatrist-in-Chief at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute, says that Canadians&rsquo
