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Johanne Renaud: Teenage angst or full-blown depression? – From evaluation to intervention

Cody Rei-Anderson — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 22:42:29 +0000

Adolescence is often a tough time for teens and for their parents. Everyone transitions to adulthood in a different way, but for some the journey is particularly difficult. Although these emotional upheavals may seem temporary, what if the feelings persist or hide something more alarming?

Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.

John Breitner: Preventing Alzheimer’s disease – An impossible dream?

Cody Rei-Anderson — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 22:42:22 +0000

Did you know that if one of your parents suffered from Alzheimer’s, your own chance of developing it increases by 50% or more? Worrisome? Yes! But new research is exploring ways to intervene early enough in the disease to prevent its devastating symptoms and its impact on our aging society.

Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.

Ridha Joober: Can psychosis be prevented?

Cody Rei-Anderson — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 22:42:07 +0000

Is it possible to detect the factors that trigger psychotic episodes? Are the social pressures on youth (abuse, bullying, drug use) associated with the development of psychosis? Is it possible for people to recover and lead an active life?

Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.

Camillo Zacchia: Can I go back there? – Understanding Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Cody Rei-Anderson — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 22:42:06 +0000

Everyone is at risk of experiencing trauma. Is there a “normal” way to react? People indeed respond to traumatic events in multiple ways. But why are some of us able to deal with the emotional shock and go on to live functional lives while others are paralyzed with the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder?

Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.

Janina Komaroff: “It’s crazy!” – Overthrowing stigma in mental health

Cody Rei-Anderson — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 22:42:05 +0000

For a long time, our way of addressing mental disorders has fed prejudice. This behaviour has made recovery more difficult for people with mental health problems. This course gives us new ways of looking at mental illness that fights stigmatization.

Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.

Judes Poirier: Le déclin des facultés cérébrales – Alzheimer ou vieillissement normal?

George He — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:29:08 +0000

Judes Poirier, Ph.D., C.Q., est directeur de l’Unité de neurobiologie moléculaire.

Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.

Howard Steiger: Gènes, environnements et genre – Une formule pour comprendre les troubles de l’alimentation

George He — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:29:06 +0000

Howard Steiger, Ph.D., est chef du Programme des troubles de l’alimentation.

Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.

Mimi Israël: Le fond du baril – Déprime ou épuisement?

George He — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:29:04 +0000

Mimi Israël, M.D., FRCPC, est chef du Département de psychiatrie.

Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.

Serge Beaulieu, Suzane Renaud: L’humeur en montagnes russes – Bipolaire ou borderline?

George He — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:29:00 +0000

Serge Beaulieu, M.D., Ph.D., FRCPC, est chef médical du Programme des troubles de l’humeur et du Programme des troubles bipolaires. Suzane Renaud, M.D., est psychiatre.

Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.

Camillo Zacchia: Du cœur au cerveau – Des émotions nécessaires à notre survie

George He — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:28:57 +0000

Camillo Zacchia, Ph.D., est psychologue et conseiller principal du Bureau de l’éducation en santé mentale.

Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.

Véronique Bohbot: Le cerveau – Puissant et fragile en même temps

George He — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:28:53 +0000

Véronique Bohbot, Ph.D., est chercheuse en neurosciences.

Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.

Camillo Zacchia: What goes on in the mind of anxious students? [en]

Cody Rei-Anderson — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:25:38 +0000

Camillo Zacchia, PhD, psychologist at the Douglas Institute.

Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.

Camillo Zacchia: Que se passe-t-il dans la tête des étudiants anxieux ? [fr]

Cody Rei-Anderson — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:20:51 +0000

Camillo Zacchia, Ph.D. est chef professionnel en psychologie à l’Institut Douglas.

Video courtesy of the Douglas Institute.

Ridha Joober: Attention-deficit hyperactive children: when should you take action? [en]