Numerous research has proven in the past that a mother’s wellness and mental health during labor can have direct consequences on the health of the child. However, new research is showing that the mental health of an expectant father may also play a role. In this study, the fathers underwent an interview when the mothers […]
A recent study performed by the National Institutes of Health in Research Triangle Park in North Carolina has shown that sweetened beverages, coffee and tea have important mental health consequences. In this study, consumption rates of sodas, tea, coffee and sweetened fruit drinks from 1995 to 1996 among 263,925 people aged between 50 and 71 was […]
Following reports of a series of student deaths in 2010 and 2011, Queen’s University has released a new report making 116 health-care professional-approved recommendations for improving students’ mental health in an effort to heighten mental health awareness at schools across the country. These strategies include reconsidering class and exam scheduling to reduce student stress, expanding […]
Stress, like many other things, is good in moderation. Acute stressors such as a deadline or a race motivate us to work hard. However, severe stress not only impairs our physical and mental health, but can also lead to depression – a condition characterized by a lack of motivation. Why is it that stress can […]
Recent research published in Archives of General Psychiatry has shown clear evidence that a reduced amygdala volume is associated with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The role of the amygdala in regulating fear, anxiety and stress responses is well established, and a smaller amygdala size has been linked to lowered regulation of these functions, which is […]
You are considered insomnia by the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) if your answer to the simple question “how often do you have trouble going to sleep or staying asleep?” is “most of the time” or “all of the time”. Based on this criterion, CCHS estimated 13.4% of the Canadian population aged 15 or older […]
Hey there MHAC! Thinking of picking up some new habits or getting rid of some bad ones? I think we all know what it feels like to try an motivate ourselves to stay more on top of our school work, go to the gym more, or try and bring lunch and snacks to school. Whatever […]
If you ask people to describe someone who best fits the traditional, stereotyped idea of “crazy”, chances are most people will describe something like schizophrenia. But exactly how much do you know about schizophrenia? When it comes to mental disorders, a rough line could be drawn between neurosis and psychosis. Unlike neurosis, which is described […]
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It’s Thrive Week (woohoo!) There have been so many terrific opportunities going on around campus and their website is chalked full of amazing information and resources about how we can take care of ourselves over the coming weeks — which are looking pretty daunting, I must say. So, thanks to everyone who has worked hard […]
Weeks after the onset of the storm, Sandy’s flood waters have receded, and demolished homes are in the process of being repaired. However, the aftershocks of the storm may persist in many children who were in its path, leaving an emotional impact that can be more devastating than the physical damage the storm caused. Children […]