‘We were quite surprised’: CCTV footage casts doubt on ‘bystander effect’
The theory has been supported for decades, but when a group of European researchers investigated, they saw that things may be different. Continue reading
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More millennial women say they feel lonely — despite having friends
A new poll found that six in 10 young women wish they had someone to talk to, but don’t. Continue reading
‘All of us have come so far’: How to reconnect with family after a period of estrangement
When it comes to mending fences with an estranged family member, reconnecting can be tricky. Here’s how to establish a new connection while protecting yourself. Continue reading
Study finds rise in millennial perfectionism, parents and social media blamed
A new study has found a sharp rise in perfectionism, suggesting millennials are more inclined to have unrealistic standards and harsher self-criticism than previous generations. Continue reading
UBC Okanagan to research psychological impacts of life in wildfire, flooding areas
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The University of British Columbia is asking residents and workers to speak with them in an effort to create a strategy and support plan. Continue reading
Hundreds of thousands experience ‘brain tingles’, says Winnipeg ASMR researcher
An ASMR experience is characterized by a static-like or tingling sensation on your skin, starting with the scalp and moving down the back of your neck and spine. Continue reading
Are you Type D? The distressed personality type is often ‘overlooked’
Someone who has a Type D personality is often worried, anxious or distressed, experts say. Continue reading
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Nova Scotia education minister defends hiring process for education specialists
On Monday, June 25, postings for term positions for Speech Language Pathologists, Psychologists and Social Workers with the Halifax Regional Education Centre [HRCE] closed. Continue reading
Nicole Kidman’s secret to a happy marriage may seem unusual, but it could work
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been married for 12 years. Does it really all come down to a phone? Continue reading
Future of education specialists in Nova Scotia ‘uncertain’: NSTU
The future of employment for specialists who work with students in need of extra support is unknown, according to the Nova Scotia Teachers Union. Continue reading