Psychology & Psychiatry
Hearing about bipolar disorder in the news or on social media? Here's what you should know
In the news or on social media, we hear the term "bipolar disorder" a lot.
Feb 6, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Generational inequalities in mental health accelerated during COVID-19 pandemic, suggests study
Core symptoms of anxiety and depression were more common among younger generations compared to older age groups during the COVID-19 outbreakâwith the gap between young and old widening further during the pandemic, according ...
Jan 24, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why learning to surf can be great for your mental health, according to a psychologist
Nothing clears the mind like going for a surf. With the escapism and simplicity of riding waves, it's no secret that surfing feels good.
Jan 20, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental health: It's not always good to talk
Few of us would question the need to break the silence around mental illness. Countless campaigns have drilled into us that such silence is harmful and that we should try to break it wherever we find it.
Jan 19, 2023
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Inflammatory disorders
Older adults with asthma at high risk for depression during the COVID-19 pandemic
A recent, prospective study of approximately 2,000 older adults in Canada published online this month in the journal Respiratory Medicine found that older adults with asthma were at high risk of depression during the COVID-19 ...
Jan 19, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Florida commission urges sweeping mental health reforms
A state commission is urging Florida to enact sweeping reforms to its patchwork system of mental health care.
Jan 13, 2023
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Medical research
Social vulnerabilities, not individual behavior, put opioid-using women at risk for rape, finds research
As rates of opioid use continue to rise among women in the United States, emerging research reveals a worrisome prevalence of rape among opioid-using women.
Jan 11, 2023
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Health
Implicit bias prevents women from obtaining prompt treatment for health problems
For some women who experience serious and chronic physical or mental health conditions, one of their most daunting challenges is obtaining the belief and validation of health care providers, family members and friends, researchers ...
Dec 20, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Canada delays expanding medical assistance in dying to include mental illness
The federal government admitted Thursday it needs more time before expanding Canada's controversial medical assistance in dying (MAID) policy to include mentally ill people.
Dec 16, 2022
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Health
Study uncovers factors linked to optimal aging
What are the keys to "successful" or optimal aging? A new study followed more than 7000 middle aged and older Canadians for approximately three years to identify the factors linked to well-being as we age.
Dec 13, 2022
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