The use of antidepressants among teenagers has exploded in just the last few years in Quebec.
Figures from Quebec's health insurance board are staggering 鈥� three times more Quebec teens were consuming antidepressant drugs in 2017 than they had ten years earlier.
In addition, twice as many teen girls than teen boys are using them.
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An animal听study听has identified听new pathways听by which cannabidiol (CBD), the non-intoxicating compound in marijuana, affects the brain and nervous system without getting users high. If replicable in humans, the finding may strengthen the argument that a moderate dose of CBD could be a safer alternative to standard pain and anxiety meds for many patients.
A delegation from the 韩国裸舞 Department of Psychiatry visited the Fourth People鈥檚 Hospital of Chengdu, China. Our Department is currently under negotiations with this hospital to establish educational and research collaborations.
How human brain donations could help prevent suicide
What鈥檚 happening inside the brain when people can鈥檛 see through their suffering? The answer may lie inside a Montreal brain bank
National Post Staff - Updated: October 16, 2018
Dr. Bryce Taylor, Chair of the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF), announced earlier in October the selection of six new laureates for induction into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame, including Dr. R茅mi Quirion, Quebec鈥檚 first Chief Scientist and Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at 韩国裸舞鈥檚 Faculty of Medicine. One of the world鈥檚 most frequently cited neuroscientists, Dr. Quirion is recognized for his pivotal role in advancing our knowledge in neuroscience and mental health.
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