Psychiatry

Are certain antipsychotics associated with an increased risk of cataracts?
Canadian researchers examine reports of cataracts associated with antipsychotic prescriptions using the US adverse event reporting system.
World of woes: How the global polycrisis is shaping Canada’s youth
The World Happiness Report suggests young people have become Canada’s unhappiest age group, a complete reversal of long-standing trends. Reasons for their woes may be disparate, but a growing field of research posits that the world is once again in a polycrisis—a group of interconnected ongoing crises that all affect one another.

Why transitional support is key for youth aging out of mental health services

Experts say that although people in their 20s are adults, expecting them to immediately transfer to adult mental health services can be a challenge and programs aimed at helping the transition play a critical role helping them build a stable adult life.
How did Canada's young people become its unhappiest generation?

From families to finances, benchmarks are happening later for Canada's young—and their happiness levels have been plummeting.
Nordic people know how to beat the winter blues. Here's how to find light in the darkest months

Despite little to no daylight—plus months of frigid temperatures—people who live in northern Europe and above the Arctic Circle have learned how to cope mentally and physically with the annual onset of the winter blues, which can begin as early as October and last into April for some.
Reducing the risk of schizophrenia with an antibiotic?

Patients who had used psychiatric services during childhood and adolescence were less likely to be diagnosed with schizophrenia when treated with doxycycline, Finnish researchers found.
Number of people starting ADHD meds is up 157% in Ontario: study

First author Dr. Daniel Myran said his concern is that some people could be exposed to adverse side effects of the medication unnecessarily, and they might miss an opportunity to treat other mental health conditions.
Expanding psychologists’ scope of practice would undermine continuity of care: CFPC

The College of Family Physicians of Canada is urging the Ontario government to reconsider its plan to expand the scopes of practice for psychologists and other health professionals.
Health Canada approves first pill to treat postpartum depression

Zuranolone, sold under the brand name Zurzuvae, is a pill taken once a day for 14 days and can start relieving depressive symptoms in as few as three days.
B.C. releases guidance for doctors on youth mental health and substance-use care

Premier David Eby says the guidance for doctors and parents will not be universally well received, but the changes could significantly reduce brain injuries and deaths of children.

Are certain antipsychotics associated with an increased risk of cataracts?

World of woes: How the global polycrisis is shaping Canada’s youth

Why transitional support is key for youth aging out of mental health services

How did Canada's young people become its unhappiest generation?

Nordic people know how to beat the winter blues. Here's how to find light in the darkest months

Reducing the risk of schizophrenia with an antibiotic?

Number of people starting ADHD meds is up 157% in Ontario: study

Expanding psychologists’ scope of practice would undermine continuity of care: CFPC

Health Canada approves first pill to treat postpartum depression

B.C. releases guidance for doctors on youth mental health and substance-use care