Understanding sex differences in brain aging.
“Alzheimer’s Disease is a tragic way to complete your life”, says Professor Natasha Rajah, Director of the Brain Imaging Centre here at the Douglas Institute. Since women are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) later in life, Prof. Rajah’s team has started to explore why
Open Minds 2020
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019, Open Minds, the Douglas Foundation's signature event is back at the Théâtre Paradoxe on February 20, 2020! Since 2017, our festive evening has raised nearly $2,000,000 for mental health research. This year, the event will be co-chaired by Mr. Michaeld Denham (BDC) and Mr.
Montreal Highland Games
Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019, The Montreal Highland Games have been a great success! More than 6, 000 people were present on the Douglas site on Sunday, August 4th, to discover Scottish culture, history and music. Visitors admired sports competitions, dancing, medieval fights, and a bagpipe and drum competition.
Bal des lumières – for the benefit of mental health in Quebec
SEPTEMBER 18 2019 BELL CENTER The third edition of the Bal des lumières – United for Mental Health took place on 18th September at the Bell Centre. Under the theme of "human nature," the event raised $1,825,000 Net to benefit the Douglas Mental Health University Institute Foundation, the Fondation de l'Institut universitaire en santé mentale
Congratulations to Marie-Anne Bourassa!
The lucky winner of the draw on March 28th is Marie-Anne Bourassa, research assistant at the Perry Pavilion, with ticket #4364. Congratulations Marie-Anne!
$8,610 given by Opération Enfant Soleil
The Executive Director of the Douglas Foundation, Laura Fish, was please to learn that the Institute will be able to modernize the music therapy room frequented by young people aged 6 to 12 years old.
More than $435,000 raised for the Douglas Institute
Open Minds, the Douglas Foundation’s signature event, took place Thursday, February 21, at the Théâtre Paradoxe.
The Défi Douglas joins Groupe CopleyWorld Triathlon
The Douglas Challenge is a sporting event that offers its participants the opportunity to complete, alone or as a team, a triathlon organized by the Douglas Foundation.
Laura Fish Named Executive Director of the Douglas Foundation
The Board of Directors of the Douglas Mental Health University Institute Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Fish as Executive Director of the Douglas Foundation.
« Open minds », an unforgettable evening!
The next edition of « Open Minds » will be held on Thursday, February 21, at 6:30 p.m.
$1,000 for Julie Lavigueur!
Julie Lavigueur, clinical nurse nurse at Newman Hall, won the prize drawn today – January 17 th (ticket #4404).
Our big winner: Marilyn Rabin
Marilyn Rabin, a nutritionist at the Douglas Institute, won today’s draw with ticket #4415. (Dec 6)
A prize for Olivia Monton!
It is with great pleasure that we highlight the prize won by Olivia Monton, founder of live for the cause, which has partnerships with some of the Douglas professionals.