Psychology & Psychiatry
Canadian youths' mental health woes a 'ticking time bomb'
Canada is grappling with a ticking time bomb of violence, addiction and suicide linked to failing mental health services for its young people.
May 31, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'It's actually a human person, undergoing real emotions': How podcasts can impact attitudes around mental health
Millions of people listen to podcasts each year. Podcast content is diverse, with popular genres including true crime, comedy, and society and culture.
May 30, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Two thirds of childhood physical abuse survivors are psychologically flourishing in adulthood
New research published online in Children and Youth Services Review found that approximately two thirds (63%) of adult survivors of childhood physical abuse are in complete mental health, also known as psychologically flourishing.
May 23, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Emotional medical trauma impacts caregivers of those with injuries and illness
Caring for a loved one with a chronic or terminal illness or injury can be emotionally and physically exhausting. In addition to possible worries, stress, guilt, and fear of the unknown, caregivers can experience a loss of ...
May 22, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What is mental health?
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about mental health and mental illness.
May 19, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Should you tell your boss about your mental illness? Here's what to weigh up
Whether you know about it or not, it's likely someone you work with or manage has a mental illness. One in five Australians have experienced a mental illness in the last 12 months.
May 18, 2023
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Health
How does food get contaminated? The unsafe habits that kill more than 400,000 people a year
Unsafe foods, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), contribute to poor health, including impaired growth and development, micro-nutrient deficiencies, noncommunicable and infectious diseases, and mental illness. ...
May 17, 2023
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The different types of depression, explained
An estimated 5% of adults worldwide suffer from depression, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
May 16, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Bipolar disorder: What it is, symptoms and treatments
More than 10 million people in the United States are living with bipolar disorder, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
May 16, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Taking the stigma out of mental health reporting
Mental health stigma refers to the negative attitudes, beliefs and misconceptions that society holds about people with mental illness. Despite considerable advances in awareness and understanding, mental health stigma is ...
May 15, 2023
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