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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Cardiology
For people with heart defects, mental health support is essential to care at every age
Although many individuals born with congenital heart defects develop resilience and have a high quality of life, they may face a variety of health-related psychological and social challenges throughout their lives. More mental ...
Jul 14, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
TikTok may be bad for privacy, but is it also harming our cognitive abilities?
The United States government is considering a national ban of TikTok, a social media application used by over 150 million Americans. Although the primary reason for the ban is privacy concerns, it presents an opportunity ...
Apr 7, 2023
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Health informatics
Study reveals flaws in using social media to identify race and ethnicity for health research
By using social media data, researchers can get insights into patients' experiences that are often overlooked or otherwise difficult to attain. Social media also provides data more quickly than traditional epidemiological ...
May 27, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New research shows dramatic increase in Ontario teens visiting an ED for self-harm
Adolescents who intentionally harm themselves by poisoning or injuring themselves are at risk for repeated self-harm or suicide. A new CHEO and uOttawa study released today in the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry shows a dramatic ...
Jun 11, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
74% of people are worried social distancing will not be followed as lockdown is eased
Nearly eight in 10 people are worried about COVID-19 infections rising and people not adhering to social distancing as lockdown is eased, according to UCL's COVID-19 study.
May 15, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Anorexia spiked during the pandemic as adolescents felt the impact of COVID restrictions
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live, go to school or work, and socialize. It has also increased mental health concerns, with a rise in levels of distress, anxiety and depression.
Oct 14, 2021
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Health
Women now drink as much as men
Victoria Cooper thought her drinking habits in college were just like everyone else's. Shots at parties. Beers while bowling. Sure, she got more refills than some and missed classes while nursing hangovers, but she couldn't ...
Jun 14, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Physicians should screen youth for cyberbullying, social media use: Report
Most adolescents and young adults have experienced bullying in some form, with about one-third of them experiencing cyberbullying, contributing to mental health concerns. Cyberbullying involves electronic communication such ...
Mar 2, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Understanding mental health and mental illness
Mental health is the overall wellness of how you think, regulate your feelings and behave. A mental disorder may be present when patterns or changes in thinking, feeling or behavior cause distress or disrupt a person's ability ...
Oct 12, 2023
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