Addiction
Trying to cut back on alcohol? Here's what works
With everything going on over the past couple of years, many people have changed their drinking habits.
Mar 29, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Managing mental health as pandemic restrictions ease
As governments across Canada ease public health restrictions in the wake of an unprecedented omicron wave, many Canadians feel cautiously optimistic. But adjusting to a new normal with a virus that is still circulating can ...
Mar 11, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
PTSD treatment can help patients with childhood trauma
Adults who were abused or mistreated as a child and consequently suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can benefit greatly from cognitive behavioral therapy. This is the conclusion of a study of 149 patients. ...
Jan 12, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Step away from the table: Why you keep eating when you're full
Ever eaten that last slice of pizza, even though you've had enough? Or polished off kids' leftovers, despite already feeling full?
Dec 31, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Seasonal depression: Why it happens and how to manage the symptoms
With the weather getting colder and the days becoming shorter, some people are noticing they have less energy and aren't feeling as positive as they usually do. While these feelings may be temporary for some, around one in ...
Nov 15, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How metacognition—thinking about thinking—can improve the mental-health crisis
In these times of virtual meet-ups, negative news overload and widespread uncertainty, it's fair to say it has been a tough time for our brains. If you've been feeling mentally subpar, you may be floating around the edges ...
Nov 11, 2021
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Dementia makes it hard to detect pain in new nursing home residents
An assessment tool can make it easier for healthcare professionals to identify pain in residents with dementia. The right treatment can improve residents' quality of life.
Oct 26, 2021
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Health
Why do we wake at 3 a.m. and dwell on our fears and shortcomings?
When I wake at 3 a.m. or so, I'm prone to picking on myself. And I know I'm not the only one who does this. A friend of mine calls 3 a.m. thoughts "barbed-wire thinking," because you can get caught in it.
Oct 13, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Helping new moms sleep better without medication
Poor sleep during pregnancy and in the first months post-birth can have long lasting psychological and physical consequences for both mother and baby. New research from Monash University has found that a non-drug sleep program, ...
Jul 28, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New guidance for people to seek mental health treatment
In spite of many clinical options, people with mental health problems including eating disorders often do not access professional help within the crucial first 12 months—in part because of lack of information in the community ...
Jul 9, 2021
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