You’ve likely either had your first midterm of the season already, or about to have one in the coming week. This can be an extremely stressful time for students, commonly filled with desperate cramming and countless cups of coffee. But did you know that stress actually changes the way you learn and which brain structures […]
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How often have you heard a friend or family member: complain about needing to go to the gym more tell you to eat healthier and exercise more to stay fit consistently make the new year’s resolution to “get in shape”? Alternatively, how often have you heard a friend or family member: talk about their […]
In recent years, it has become widely accepted as common knowledge that exercising is a major factor in maintaining positive mental health. However, the reasons behind how exercise plays a role in increasing our mental well-being may not be nearly as clear. Although the chemistry behind it is still largely understood, studies have shown that […]
French scientists find that sleep walking is an under diagnosed condition, known to affect 4% of adults, which take a serious toll on quality of life and daytime moods when compared to a control group. The condition arises when part of the the brain is in NREM sleep while the other part of the brain […]
WhatWorks4U.org is a website developed by Professor Tony Jorm & the Population Mental Health research team at The University of Melbourne. The website lets young people share what treatments have worked for their mental health problems and learn what treatments other young people have reported as helpful. Whatworks4u.org hopes to increase awareness of treatment options […]
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Identifying Mental Illness in Children
What may surprise you is that one in five children suffers from mental illnesses interfering with their daily life. According to American Psychological Association this often this goes unrecognized by professionals and parents because they expect them to “grow out” of their problems. Psychologists have pointed out two symptoms that should be paid careful attention […]
A recent addition to the DSM-5 clarifies Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) as a disorder affecting five to seven percent of women of reproductive age. It shares several characteristics with different mood disorders and is most commonly misdiagnosed as Major Depression. In a study by Girdler and colleagues they found that PMDD has specific measures of […]
A report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) found that American adults with mental illness have a smoking rate of about 70% higher than those without mental illness. Smoking-related illnesses are some of the leading causes of death in the […]
Suicide is a topic that is not openly discussed by many people; there can be a lot of stigma associated with suicide and mental illness. An important part of raising awareness is knowing the facts. Test your knowledge by taking a quiz from UBC Thrive. Once you finish our Myths and Facts quiz, you will […]
The Mental Health Awareness Club hosted a movie night on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 showcasing the five times Oscar winning One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. It was an enjoyable movie with some very thought-provoking scenes which generated a thoughtful discussion afterwards. Although the movie did not clearly define what constituted a mental illness, it […]