Psychology & Psychiatry

Rethinking 'socially admitted' patients to improve care

Labeling vulnerable patients in hospital as "socially admitted" may prevent treatment of medical issues, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

Psychology & Psychiatry

Can an organ transplant really change someone's personality?

Changes in personality following a heart transplant have been noted pretty much ever since transplants began. In one case, a person who hated classical music developed a passion for the genre after receiving a musician's ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Is emotional eating sabotaging your weight-loss efforts?

You know losing that extra weight would be good for your health. Your health care team talked with you about how obesity increases your risk of other health issues, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Some psychedelic drug users are stuck with unwelcome highs

A.J. took two small hits off a cannabis vape pen, a common ritual with his morning coffee. Moments after exhaling, a transfigured, kaleidoscopic version of the world emerged before his eyes.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Spotting the silent symptoms of stress

The silent symptoms of stress can be easily overlooked, but they're important to recognize to protect one's mental health, experts say.

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