The Douglas is home to the renowned PEPP program (Prevention and Early Intervention Program for Psychoses). PEPP is directed by Dr. Ashok Malla, a psychiatrist treating patients and a researcher. It attracts clinical
The Bipolar Disorders program currently offers Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) to some of its patients. MBCT is a form of meditation in which the person is taught to be aware of their inner
As an institute in mental health, the Douglas integrates research into patient care such that the two are impossible to separate. Patients, their families, and health care professionals (psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, etc.) participate together in
Two world-renowned researchers from the Douglas have written a complete and practical guide to Alzheimer's Disease. Judes Poirier, PhD, CQ, and Dr. Serge Gauthier are the authors of this non-specialized reference book written
Renovated Family Living Room Your donations improve the physical environment of patients at the Institute. For example, the family living room in the Burgess Pavilion – an inpatient unit –was completely renovated. When
The Douglas Institute will contribute to the hope to save lives The Douglas Mental Health University Institute announced the creation of the Standard Life Centre for Breakthroughs in Teen Depression and Suicide Prevention.
About 100 people came to launch of "Je ne suis pas une compagnie!" by Michel Perreault, PhD, on Wednesday, August 31. Michel Perreault is a Douglas researcher who evaluates services and treatments in
Mrs. Andrée Mathieu organized her third annual benefit night for the Attention Deficit, with or without Hyperactivity, Disorder (ADD/ADHD) Clinic at the Douglas. The event took place once again at the Calistoga Grill
Did you know that 25% of the general adult population has difficulty falling or staying asleep? For people with hectic schedules who are time-stressed, this number rises to 40 %. Understanding your body
An opinion letter by Anne Crocker, PhD Anne Crocker is a researcher and the Director of the "Services, policy and population health” theme at the Douglas Institute. - Being found Not Criminally Responsible
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