Health

Use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among youth 'alarming': WHO

The widespread use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among adolescents is "alarming", according to a report released on Thursday by the World Health Organization's (WHO) European branch, which recommended measures to limit access.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Language matters in preventing suicide

Of all the issues in psychiatry, even in all of medicine, suicide may be the most challenging to discuss responsibly in public.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Divisive diagnosis raised in George Floyd case under scrutiny

A movement to discredit a controversial medical diagnosis is being bolstered by a new study out of McGill University. Excited delirium describes a state of agitation, aggression, and distress and has become a common defense ...

Attention deficit disorders

What's the difference between ADD and ADHD?

Around 1 in 20 people has attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It's one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood and often continues into adulthood.

Sports medicine & Kinesiology

Call for parents and youth sport coaches to get on the same page

Parents and youth sport coaches need to have positive relationships to foster positive sporting experiences and enable young people to reach their sporting potential—but there's currently no clear direction about the best ...

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