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A new Step Up Step Down residential treatment home in Sudbury, Ont., aims to support young people with complex mental health needs. The bilingual service, run by Compass in partnership with the ...
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or panic? The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique uses your five senses to bring your attention back to the present moment. Mental health experts say it can help reduce ...
We often equate success with mental stability and peace. However, there are many successful and high-achieving individuals who hide their trauma and distress behind intense perfectionism, workaholism, ...
Trauma remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, often leading to severe complications like acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
A new £1.5 million fund will support farmer mental health and business resilience across England, with applications opening on 6 August.
Parents often worry about how much time their children spend staring at phones and tablets. But new research suggests adults may also need to examine how their ...
IntroductionPlay interactions between caregivers and their toddlers provide a critical context for the emergence of joint engagement, a state that supports early learning andsocial communication. Differences in toddler's…
Varying rhythmic contexts impose distinct cognitive and sensorimotor demands. This study investigated the effects of social scaffolding on childrenâs sensorimotor synchronization (SMS) across different contexts and…
Individuals with autism and/or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) face greater adversity, which is typically associated with negative life outcomes (e.g., depression), but potentially, adaptive strengths…
Background Exercise is a first-line treatment for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). However, research findings reveal that women with PCOS report low exercise motivation due to PCOS stigma-related stress and…
The growing presence of benzodiazepine-adulterated opioids in the unregulated drug supply poses significant challenges for clinicians treating people with opioid use disorder. This commentary highlights key areas of…
Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) have been proven to be the most effective method for treating individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD). Individuals who are retained on methadone and buprenorphine treatment…
Background Service collaboration ensures care continuity and recovery-oriented care for individuals with mental disorders (MD). A recovery-oriented system of care (ROSC) encompasses diverse person-centred services that…
Background Young violent offenders frequently face significant developmental adversities, including learning difficulties, mental disorders, and substance use during childhood and adolescence. Many also grow up in…
Anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) using an extracephalic montage has demonstrated clinical efficacy in improving social functioning in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), however its…
Background Cognitive impairment, which includes difficulties with memory and concentration, poses a growing challenge to healthy ageing, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In Ghana, the prevalence of…
Background Post-stroke depression (PSD) is a common complication after stroke and contributes to poor functional recovery and reduced quality of life. Dietary quality has been associated with depression in the general…
Childhood maltreatment (CM) is a well-known risk factor for a wide range of adult mental disorders. However, little is known about the role of CM in trichotillomania (TTM) and skin-picking disorder (SPD). The current…
Infertility psychological distress (IPD) is a prevalent condition influenced by a complex interplay of demographic, clinical, and psychosocial factors. However, the longitudinal progression of IPD remains poorly…
Background Self-esteem and psychological well-being are fundamental pillars of individuals’ integral development, especially during the university stage, when students face multiple personal challenges and intense…
Although team knowledge heterogeneity is widely viewed as a catalyst of creativity, empirical evidence—particularly across levels—remains limited. Drawing on social cognitive theory, this study proposes a multilevel…
The digital technology has profoundly transformed the social interaction patterns of children and adolescents, and has also given rise to new forms and ...
Ravika is one of hundreds of women who are noticing early pregnancy signs through the data on their fitness trackers.
The move comes as California and other states begin a new legal fight with over federal attempt to cut school mental health grants.
The year was 1948. Only three years had passed since the Axis powers signed the instrument of surrender effectively ending the Second World War. Fifty nations had taken part in the conflict that saw genocide and the…
The field of human performance in complex engineering systems has emerged at the intersection of neuroscience, cognitive psychology, engineering, and public ...
The FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) brought 48 teams and millions of fans to 16 North American cities.
A couple of months ago, I was asked on a podcast about what I was like during my school days, and I told the host exactly how it all went down: that I was an exemplary pupil in primary school who ...
As organizations face increasing pressures to do more with fewer resources, AI has largely been seen as a ‘holy grail’ for boosting productivity, freeing employees from repetitive tasks so they can ...
An Oxford ADHD specialist is encouraging parents to use the summer holidays to better understand their children’s needs.