The impact of political stress on mental health needs to be probed more deeply.
(Shutterstock)
Even before the pandemic, divisive politics was affecting mental health, and political topics were being raised in therapy. Now, patients want therapists that share their views.
Many clients come to therapy wanting to look beyond themselves – talking about relationships, values and even spirituality.
SDI Productions/E+ via Getty Images
Our research investigates the connections among mental health, holistic well-being and relational virtues – ideas that many people think of as ethical or religious.
Most college students believe there’s a mental health crisis on campuses throughout the nation.
FatCamera/E+ via Getty Images
Several scholars weigh in with tips on how to support college students’ emotional well-being during the pandemic.
Regret can increase stress and negatively affect one’s physical health.
JGI/Tom Grill via Getty Images
Remorse and sorrow from a bad choice can haunt you for years, even decades. But there are evidence-based ways to move past regret.
Jane Messer
The sea-pool made my body my friend again. I felt then that it had always been thus, for a few moments, lithe and buoyant, and almost joyful.
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.’
(Shutterstock)
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.
Therapy dogs are an effective way to reduce stress among college students.
Scott Varley/Digital First Media/Torrance Daily Breeze via Getty Images
Colleges and universities are using therapy dogs as a low-cost way to improve their students’ mental health.
Protesters march at Alausa Secretariat in Ikeja, Lagos State, in October 2020.
Photo by Olukayode Jaiyeola/NurPhoto via Getty Images
The protests paved the way for healing, vitality and a new vista of productive life.
The therapy we gave to participants had a positive effect.
Lordn/ Shutterstock
Being unable to communicate their thoughts and feelings is one reason almost two-thirds of people with aphasia suffer from depression.
As we head into spring and summer, the most popular seasons for home improvement, it’s important for couples to set ground rules before breaking ground.
(Shutterstock)
An architect and a therapist share tips for improving your home without sacrificing your relationship.
Cognitive behavioural therapy is used to treat a variety of common conditions.
Prostock-studio/ Shutterstock
Cognitive behavioural therapy research contains little data from minority groups. This makes it difficult to know whether this therapy is effective for everyone.
Virtual reality can create immersive simulations of real environments.
Elle Aon/ Shutterstock
VR treatment can overcome many of the challenges of traditional therapy.
AIs are no substitute for human contact, but they can diminish loneliness.
AP Photo/Frank Augstein
AI chatbots can provide mental health support for people who are isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pexels
Mirror exposure therapy might actually exacerbate some symptoms for people with eating disorders.
Crisp sounds can trigger ASMR.
YuliaLisitsa/ Shutterstock
It’s been ten years since the term was coined. Here’s what researchers know so far.
With the coronavirus risk, many therapy sessions have moved online to video calls.
Maskot via Getty Images
With most therapy sessions now online, a psychologist explores whether more self-disclosure by therapists – sharing more about their own lives – might help their patients.
What once looked like obsessive-compulsive disorder has become normal when faced with a deadly pandemic.
Busà Photography via Getty Images
Behaviors that would have been seen as pathological a few months ago are now applauded as adaptive and resourceful. Where do doctors draw the line?
Today’s high-stress environment is an opportunity to reset how our brains deal with stressful situations.
CasarsaGuru/iStock
With the county facing a crisis in emotional health, we may need two vaccines: one for COVID-19 and another for toxic stress. Here’s a technique for dealing with all that stress.
Instability and stress can exacerbate insecurities and increase conflict for couples.
(Unsplash)
A couple and family therapist offers five tips for getting along while enduring physical distancing measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Some mindfulness programs are trying to bring mindfulness to under-served communities and youth in crisis.
(Shutterstock)
As the practice of mindfulness grows, more thought needs to be given to how it can be used in under-served communities