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These and other mind-body interventions can be particularly helpful when programs are shorter, simpler and cognitively less demanding, and when caregivers provide support, researchers find Non-pharma

A new study is the first to suggest realistic ways to integrate wisdom into artificial intelligence, to create AI systems that will be more robust, transparent, cooperative and safe.

Simon Fraser researchers are laying the groundwork for an innovative long-term care model that combines nature-based therapy with village-setting care to enhance the quality of life for people living with dementia.

Researchers from Simon Fraser University are urging snowshoers and winter hikers to get clued up on avalanche safety after a new study found a concerning lack of awareness among those taking part in the sports.

Evidence-based intervention emerged from a six-year study of mental health care in a Calgary hospital's emergency department One in five Canadians will experience a mental illness or substance use disorder in any given year.

PET imaging offers first human evidence of altered brain chemistry in users of both substances; could pave the way for the development of medications to treat cannabis use disorder People who use both cannabis and tobacco show distinct brain changes compared to those who use cannabis alone, according to a new study led by McGill researchers at the Douglas Research Centre.

New research shows how stigma and silence impact recovery and what workplaces can do to support change While awareness of mental health is growing in the results-driven modern workplace, employees say they still feel under-supported, a University of Calgary study has found. The  study , published in  Human Resource Management , was co-authored by Drs.

Study finds emotional distress is often overlooked in childhood, suggests need for earlier mental health support in schools Drawing on a landmark 25-year study that followed Quebec children into adulthood, McGill researchers have identified two distinct patterns in how suicidal thoughts emerge and the early signs that are often missed.

One in five children and youth in Ontario will experience mental health challenges in their lifetimes, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMA).

UCalgary psychologist Thomas O'Neill leads project to improve mining and construction safety programs, following oilsands death in 2022 After Brandon Nelson died in 2002, while performing routine main

Exceeding two hours of weekday screen time doubled odds of clinically elevated anxiety, quadrupled emotional and behavioural difficulties Heightened anxiety, depression, aggression and impulsiveness i

From "Kate the Great" to "Neutron Jack," nicknames are often a staple of office culture. But do they truly belong in a professional setting?

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Men experiencing intimate partner violence turn to harmful coping strategies due to limited services and persistent social stigma, according to a new Simon Fraser University study.

A new study looks at differences in music listening habits between young adults with ADHD and their neurotypical peers.

A new study from Simon Fraser researchers has found a close link between high levels of social media use and psychiatric disorders that involve delusions, such as narcissism and body dysmorphic disorder.

Exploring a condition in which people falsely believe they emit bad body odour, Ph.D. candidate Morganne Masse highlights the significance of smell in psychiatry.

In preparing children for a racially unequal society, families of colour can benefit from more support, study finds Researcher says parents should double down on key messages, which focus on feeling

The suicide rate for young people in Quebec has dropped significantly in recent decades. What's behind the change? Since the 1990s, the suicide rate among young Quebecers has plummeted.

Is combining exercise and learning such a good idea? Researchers at UdeM's School of Kinesiology and Physical Activity Sciences did a lab test with 24 students to find out.

A new study shows significant long-term reductions in the stress hormone cortisol in seniors taking part in the O'stress program.

Two 90-minute workshops in Grade 7 can help students have fewer problems with drugs and alcohol by the time they graduate, UdeM psychologist and clinical researcher Patricia Conrad finds in a study. A new randomized controlled trial involving experimental and control groups in Canada has demonstrated the effectiveness of a brief cognitive-behavioral intervention program in reducing substance use disorders (SUDs) in adolescents.

A Canadian study reveals that allophone children who attend daycare are better prepared for kindergarten.

A meta-analysis by UdeM doctoral candidate Kevin Jamey shows promising evidence that learning to play an instrument can help kids focus.

Early results suggest VR reminiscence therapy is a technology with far-reaching potential to improve the lives of people with dementia While emerging technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and arti

A University of Waterloo student developed an AI-powered app to help people exhibiting early signs of a mental health condition.

Close your eyes. Breathe in. Breathe out. Now picture this. You are standing on the beach, feeling the soft, warm sand underneath your feet, watching the ocean waves crash gently onto the shore and palm trees swaying in the wind.

Newly appointed to UdeM's Department of Psychology, the assistant professor studies ways to enhance the well-being of those on the autism spectrum.

Back to school! Here are some science-based tips and tricks to improve your retention skills and maximize your chances of a successful semester. Would you like to start the new year off on the right foot and do everything in your power to ensure a successful session? To achieve this, why not use effective means to improve knowledge acquisition, retention and retrieval? Gyslain Giguère, lecturer in Cognitive Processes 1 at the Université de Montréal's Department of Psychology, gives an overview of human attentional and memory processes, and presents ways of exploiting them to promote learning.