Many psychologists claim that 13 Reasons Why could incite young people to take their own lives. But their claims aren’t supported by evidence.
What does it say about our loose use of the term ‘bullying’ if the most powerful man in the world can claim to be a victim?
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June was a banner month for bullying. Not surprisingly, Donald Trump was in the thick of it. His offensive tweets about MSNBC co-hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough are Exhibit A. Adrienne Watson…
Universities portray campus life as idyllic, but may be missing an opportunity to truly connect with students.
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Universities could dramatically transform their role in society through better use of social media
A photo entitled “Apprehension” is part of the Still Here project at the University of British Columbia’s Men’s Health Research Program. The project uses photos to engage gay and bisexual men who have previously struggled with suicide.
Pride Month: It’s time to talk about the shockingly high rate of suicide among gay and bisexual men. Photos and stories in the Still Here project document the complex reasons.
Legacies of genocidal phases have scarred the Aboriginal psyches.
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Social media is not a drug. Yes it can have negative effects, but it has positive effects too.
People across Africa don’t have access to mental health professionals. A new community-based approach in Zimbabwe is proving effective.
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Surveys can help researchers better understand the lives of teens, but skeptics argue that youth are often dishonest and that the results cannot be trusted.
Mental health issues have become a growing problem among students.
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Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary