Too much time on social media can hurt teens’ mental health: study
The findings, published in JAMA Pediatrics on Monday, indicate that the longer young people spent on social media or watching TV, their risk of depression increased. Continue reading
Depression
Alberta researchers use AI to detect depression in voices
The study used previous research that suggests the timbre of a person’s voice contains information about their mood. Continue reading
Shediac’s Able Sail offers therapeutic sailing for people with PTSD
By Shelley Steeves Senior Correspondent
The school typically offers ‘learn to sail’ programs for people with physical and cognitive disabilities, but Bridges said they are opening up the program to people suffering from mental illness as well. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: They say I’m only worth a ‘B’ — Why being black in the academic world is agony
Fadzaiishe Ziramba says she realized that being black would be a disadvantage after a teacher told her Bs were good enough ‘for people like you.’ Continue reading
Nearly one quarter of moms experience postpartum depression or anxiety: StatCan
According to recently compiled statistics, almost one-quarter of mothers experience either postpartum depression or an anxiety disorder in the months following birth. Continue reading
Teens who sext are at risk of harms including depression, substance use: study
By Kim Smith Reporter
The study found teens who are sexting are four times more likely to be having sex, five times more likely to have multiple sexual partners, and half as likely to be using contraception. Continue reading
Experiencing withdrawal: What it’s like to stop taking antidepressants
“I prepared myself for what I expected to be a long journey.” Continue reading
WHO classifies burnout as ‘occupational phenomenon’ related solely to work
Burnout has officially been added to the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Diseases. Continue reading
‘I never want to forget them’: Memorial tattoos help people cope with loss, grief
For the bereaved, tattoos offer an opportunity to keep memories alive when someone has died. Continue reading
Supreme Court Justice Clement Gascon says he had panic attack before brief disappearance
Supreme Court Justice Clement Gascon says he suffered a panic attack last week before he briefly went missing Wednesday night. Continue reading