Psychiatry

What does it mean to make a choice?
We often assume that when someone chooses MAiD, they are exercising autonomy. But is this true autonomy, or is it simply the brain braining, following conditioned thoughts like a river follows its course?
Getting kids to bed on time may protect against adult psychosis
Those with chronic lack of sleep at higher risk of psychotic disorder as young adults.

Nova Scotia to cover therapy costs for patients with mood, anxiety disorders

In August 2021, the Progressive Conservatives led by Premier Tim Houston pledged that Nova Scotia would be the first province in Canada to offer universal mental healthcare.
What toll did alcohol take on Canadians during the pandemic?

Alcohol-related deaths rose about 18% during the pandemic, according to a study that points to the harm of making liquor more available at a time of increased vulnerability.
What is precision psychiatry for mood disorders and when will we start to see it in practice?

Studies suggest there are subtypes of bipolar disorder, anxiety and depression that respond to certain medications. Is the research ready to affect clinical decisions?
Not all chronic pain is the same

Dr. Angela Mailis compares two patients who demonstrate how subjective the experience of pain can be—and what can be done about such differing cases.
Rise in diagnoses is prompting more U.S. adults to ask: ‘Do I have ADHD?’

A recent study suggested that more than 15 million U.S. adults—roughly 1 in 17—have been diagnosed with ADHD.
Spotting the spots

As part of a series of first-person true stories written by physicians, psychiatrist Dr. Betty Tang is reminded of why she went to medical school.
Are you bored of yourself?

We all know, in theory, that our time is limited. Living that reality means truly cherishing the time we have, not fretting about the things we can’t change and learning to value time on our own.
Immigrant youths’ struggles in western life

As a physician with a shared cultural background, Dr. Jabir Jassam found that building trust with such youths is essential.

What does it mean to make a choice?

Getting kids to bed on time may protect against adult psychosis

Nova Scotia to cover therapy costs for patients with mood, anxiety disorders

What toll did alcohol take on Canadians during the pandemic?

What is precision psychiatry for mood disorders and when will we start to see it in practice?

Not all chronic pain is the same

Rise in diagnoses is prompting more U.S. adults to ask: ‘Do I have ADHD?’

Spotting the spots

Are you bored of yourself?

Immigrant youths’ struggles in western life