Psychiatry

SOGC releases new guidelines on improving care for patients after early pregnancy loss
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada issued a new clinical practice guideline on early pregnancy loss, calling for screening for depression and broader health system reforms to improve care.
Canadian Pediatric Society launches Centre for Healthy Screen Use
The virtual centre will provide resources for healthcare professionals and others on healthy engagement with the digital world.

McGill study breaks down why so many ‘incels’ can’t or won’t get a job

How and why do so many these young men fall into being socially disengaged? A recent McGill study offers some answers.
A link between ultra-processed foods and increased risk of depression?

A study found the association was particularly notable among young adults aged 18 to 34.
Alzheimer's disease disrupts a lot of social-cognitive skills—but empathy stays strong according to new research

Researchers analyzed changes in three aspects of social cognition among those with dementia: emotion recognition, theory of mind and empathy.
Does hypnosis have the potential to help manage pain and anxiety during procedures?

A new Canadian study examined how hypnosis helped patients handle chronic orofacial pain, as well as anxiety, during trips to the dentist.
New research on an option for treating migraines and depression hand-in-hand

According to a new phase IV trial, fremanezumab is effective and safe in treating both migraine and depressive symptoms in people with these two comorbid conditions.
‘Can’t stop’: Researchers say problematic smartphone use like an addiction

‘Things seem to be a lot more volatile or more extreme. Kids are exposed to things just way too early for their age. And it’s harder to trace, because everything online is anonymous.’
5 takeaways from StatsCan’s latest report on girls and young women’s mental health

Where are young girls and women getting help? What kind of help are they getting? And what kind of women and girls are more likely to successfully access that help?
We know there is a risk of psychosis with cannabis use—but now researchers are discovering why

Cannabis may be associated with the same dopamine pathway implicated in psychosis.

SOGC releases new guidelines on improving care for patients after early pregnancy loss

Canadian Pediatric Society launches Centre for Healthy Screen Use

McGill study breaks down why so many ‘incels’ can’t or won’t get a job

A link between ultra-processed foods and increased risk of depression?

Alzheimer's disease disrupts a lot of social-cognitive skills—but empathy stays strong according to new research

Does hypnosis have the potential to help manage pain and anxiety during procedures?

New research on an option for treating migraines and depression hand-in-hand

‘Can’t stop’: Researchers say problematic smartphone use like an addiction

5 takeaways from StatsCan’s latest report on girls and young women’s mental health

We know there is a risk of psychosis with cannabis use—but now researchers are discovering why