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A scholar of Christian spirituality argues that prayers are meant to bring together a faith community – something apps aren’t likely to achieve.
Many grocery store workers have experienced high rates of anxiety and depression during the pandemic.
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The pandemic brought about a sharp rise in mental health concerns, deep unemployment and an unprecedented amount of social isolation – a potentially deadly combination alongside rising gun sales.
Agreeing to disagree? Showing empathy or compassion about why someone holds opinions very different from yours can help defuse polarization.
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Mindfulness might not be an easy answer to the divisiveness that surrounds us, but an accurate understanding that includes the practice of acceptance may help encourage sincerity and understanding.
In post-secondary settings, dogs improve the emotional wellbeing of students.
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Spending time with therapy dogs is a popular way for students to reduce their stress but new research informs us about how to get the most out of interactions.
A mini break with a humorous meme can take the momentary edge off during a stressful time.
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Social media during the pandemic is not all doom scrolling and despair. Lighter memes have psychological benefits.
South Asians in Canada have reported some of the highest mental health issues this year. Listen to our podcast where we discuss the challenges associated with the pressure of being a ‘model minority.’
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Recently, Statistics Canada revealed that South Asians have reported lower levels of mental health than any other Canadians during the pandemic: a neuropsychology student explains some of the reasons.
Almost 70 million people in the U.S. report being estranged from a family member.
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There is a common misconception that family estrangement is a particular event or outcome. Rather, it’s often based on ongoing issues.
Despite warnings about the impact of climate change on health, surprisingly little has been written about the mental health consequences of climate change for children.
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Research shows climate change is already affecting the healthy psychological development of children worldwide. Children’s mental health risks will only accelerate as climate change advances.
Therapy dogs are an effective way to reduce stress among college students.
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Cats may actually enjoy the extra peace and quiet as we start leaving the house more.
Dance and movement therapy not only holds promise for treatment of trauma, anxiety and depression but can also contribute lifelong coping skills.
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The COVID-19 pandemic and a growing global refugee crisis have shone a light on the ever-increasing need for new approaches to mental health treatment.
Nurses and healthcare workers will need more support in the longer term to deal with the considerable effect COVID-19 has had on mental health and wellbeing.
Feeling exhausted, unable to concentrate and wanting to withdraw and disconnect from the world and those around you? You could be heading towards burnout.
In some cases, recurring dreams that emerge during childhood can even persist into adulthood.
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Dreams help us regulate our emotions and adapt to stressful events. Repetitive content may represent an unsuccessful attempt to integrate difficult experiences.
Not being able to hold and hug loved ones has been one of the more difficult parts of the pandemic.
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Lack of human touch can lead to greater stress, anxiety and loneliness – and that is what made the social distancing during the pandemic so hard for many.
Firefighters regularly face scenes of loss and suffering.
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Firefighters are hailed as heroes and pillars of strength, bravery and courage. But the daily stressors and traumas of their jobs take a heavy emotional toll that largely goes unnoticed by the public.