Allan Memorial Institute facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Allan Memorial InstituteInstitut Allan Memorial |
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| McGill University Health Centre | |
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 Location in Montreal
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| Geography | |
| Location | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Coordinates | 45°30′21″N 73°34′56″W / 45.5059°N 73.5821°W |
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| Care system | RAMQ (Quebec medicare) |
| Hospital type | Teaching |
| Affiliated university | McGill University Faculty of Medicine |
| Network | McGill University Health Centre |
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| Speciality | Psychiatry |
| History | |
| Founded | 1940 |
| Closed | May 1, 2015 (as a hospital) |
The Allan Memorial Institute (AMI), also known as "The Allan", is a building in Montreal, Quebec. It used to be a special hospital and research center for mental health.
It is located on the side of Mount Royal mountain. It's part of the McGill University campus in downtown Montreal. The building is named after Sir Hugh Allan. It used to be his big house called Ravenscrag.
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What is the Allan Memorial Institute?
The Allan Memorial Institute first opened in 1940. It was a place where people could get help for mental health issues. Doctors also did research there to learn more about the human mind.
Its Location and History
The Institute is in a beautiful spot in Montreal. It sits on the slope of Mount Royal. This area was once known as the Golden Square Mile. It was where many wealthy families lived. The building itself is a historic mansion. It was once the home of Sir Hugh Allan, a famous businessman.
From Hospital to Research Center
The Allan Memorial Institute stopped being a full-time hospital in 2015. Its emergency room closed then. A new, modern mental health department opened at the Montreal General Hospital.
Today, the Allan Memorial Institute still helps people. It offers outpatient services. This means people visit for appointments but do not stay overnight. It is part of the McGill University Health Centre.
A Look at Project MKUltra
The Institute is a respected place today. However, it also has a controversial past. Between 1957 and 1964, a research project called Project MKUltra took place there. This project was led by the Institute's first director, Donald Ewen Cameron.
Project MKUltra was a research program. It explored how the human mind works. The project aimed to understand how to influence thoughts and behavior. This research was very controversial. It raised many questions about ethics and how people should be treated in studies.
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The Allan Memorial Institute building, also known as Ravenscrag.
See Also
- McGill University Health Centre
- Montreal General Hospital
