Healing requires more than treatment—it requires an environment where people feel safe, respected, and supported. By investing in our infrastructure, we can improve the quality of life for everyone who comes to the Douglas. And by reducing the need for hospitalization through innovative care pathways, we can ensure that every patient experience fosters recovery and hope.
Modernize
Modernizing Research and Care
Great minds built this hospital 140 years ago.
We dream of modernizing the Douglas.
The Douglas is recognized as a leading centre for mental health research and care. But while our expertise is at the cutting edge, our physical infrastructure and health systems lag behind. Antiquated facilities and outdated processes stand in stark contrast to the quality of care we deliver. Our vision is to bring the Douglas fully into the 21st century—with modern spaces and digital solutions.
Better patient experience
The Douglas as a digital hospital
Mental health care deserves the same efficiency and innovation found in other areas of medicine. By digitizing patient records, streamlining referrals, and implementing modern health technologies, we can make care at the Douglas faster, more coordinated, and more responsive.
The specialists at the Douglas Institute…
develop digital solutions to support mental health research and care while helping teams implement their projects sustainably.
invest in cutting-edge tools to explore the brain and better understand mental disorders, accelerating discoveries and their clinical application.
World class research infrastructure
Strengthening our core research infrastructure—such as the Brain Bank, the Cerebral Imaging Centre, and other next-generation technologies—ensures that our researchers can continue pushing boundaries. With the right resources and modern research facilities, we can build hope for people living with mental illness.
I thought I was invincible.
Martin
Past patient of the Douglas Institute
Without help from the Douglas, Martin wouldn’t have been able to manage his bipolar disorder. Mental health problems are particularly tragic because they often start at a young age.
The Douglas
The Douglas is a global pioneer in mental health and has been at the core of innovation since it was first established. Discover how we are building hope for people suffering from mental illness.