Douglas Mental Health University Institute

This trial tests two online programs designed to improve thinking skills in people with schizophrenia. One program focuses on cognitive remediation, helping participants build learning strategies and confidence. The other, metacognitive training, targets how people interpret info…

Researchers are testing whether a virtual-reality program called RC2S+ can be used remotely to help people with schizophrenia improve social cognition, such as recognizing emotions and understanding others' thoughts. The study enrolls 15 adults with schizophrenia or related psych…

Researchers are testing whether daily sessions with a bright light lamp can ease depressive episodes in people with bipolar II disorder. The trial compares a bright 10,000 lux lamp against a dim placebo lamp, with each session lasting 30 minutes. Participants are adults whose dep…

This pilot trial tests whether a ten-week virtual reality-assisted cognitive behavior therapy (VR-CBT) can improve emotion regulation in Inuit people living in Montreal. Participants are randomly assigned to either the VR-CBT with a psychotherapist or a VR relaxation program at h…

This study tested whether a simple email program could help adults with eating disorders while they wait for specialized care. 78 people on a waitlist were randomly assigned to receive weekly educational emails for four weeks or no emails. The goal was to see if the materials cou…