Some of my students have been assaulted. Others have been homeless, jobless or broke, some suffer from depression, anxiety or grief. Some fight addiction, cancer or for custody. Many are in pain and they want to write about ...
Sep 7, 2020
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During this unprecedented era of separation and isolation due to coronavirus, all people, particularly children, urgently need to build relationships, connect with community and foster a sense of self.
Jul 7, 2020
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University of Queensland researchers say a new tool to measure the quality of life of people with dementia will result in better targeted care for those living with the condition.
Apr 27, 2020
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A study conducted by two associate professors of marketing at The University of Texas at Arlington shows that people are more likely to base decisions on anecdotal information instead of facts when they feel anxious and vulnerable.
Apr 2, 2020
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has named vaccine hesitancy as one of their top 10 threats to global health for 2019.
Feb 20, 2019
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For thousands of years, humans have relied on storytelling to engage, to share emotions and to relate personal experiences. Now, psychologists at McMaster University are exploring the mechanisms deep within the brain to better ...
Sep 13, 2018
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As a child of divorce, Jesse L. Boring knew firsthand what it was like to go through, and the importance of providing accessible resources for children experiencing this life change. To that end, Boring created a program ...
Apr 15, 2024
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Journalist Shannon Molloy is used to sharing his story. In his 2020 memoir, "Fourteen" (now adapted for the stage), he wrote about growing up gay in regional Queensland in the 1990s, enduring severe bullying.
Mar 13, 2023
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As those in health care increasingly consider patient-centered medical homes an improvement for health care, two professors from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Drs. James W. Mold and F. Daniel Duffy, argue ...
Jul 26, 2022
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Scientists don't know exactly what percentage of the population will need to get a COVID vaccine to achieve herd immunity. Some diseases, such as whooping cough, need very high rates of vaccination between 90-95%.
Feb 16, 2021
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