Psychiatry

Antidepressant-induced weight gain
Antidepressants are commonly used medications, with about 16% of people in Canada using antidepressants in 2023.
BADCLAP: CPhA highlights resource of key heat and medication reminders
The poster reminds healthcare pros of drug mechanisms to keep in mind when it's blazing hot out.

Coffee can interfere with medications—here’s what you need to know

From common cold tablets to antidepressants, caffeine’s impact on the body goes far beyond a quick energy boost.
QUIZ: Catching up on catatonia

Catatonia is more prevalent than previously thought and has a high morbidity and mortality. Find out if you are up-to-date on how to diagnose and treat this disorder.
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.
All together now: Can joining a choir help both language and psychosocial outcomes in stroke-induced aphasia?

Canadian study investigates participants who join a choir.
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.

Antidepressant-induced weight gain

BADCLAP: CPhA highlights resource of key heat and medication reminders

Coffee can interfere with medications—here’s what you need to know

QUIZ: Catching up on catatonia

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?

All together now: Can joining a choir help both language and psychosocial outcomes in stroke-induced aphasia?

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