Psychiatry

New guidance issued Wednesday says family doctors, nurses, pediatricians and other medical professionals who care for school-aged kids are in a unique position to help struggling readers access educational and specialty supports.

Treatment could fall under the purview of general physicians, mental health experts or gynecologists.

Tablets and mobile devices can be highly engaging for young children, but they offer few opportunities for them to develop the ability to regulate emotions.

Treatments that tackle vasomotor symptoms like hot flushes head-on, without hormones, are increasingly coming onto the market.

When present, they are not noticed, and when absent, they are not missed, says Dr. Jabir Jassam, reflecting on feelings of blurred identity.

As the population ages, more of your patients may be experiencing loneliness and social isolation, which can have significant impacts on their health. Find out how much you know about recognizing and managing these conditions.

Findings from researchers in British Columbia suggest training may help patients strengthen facial recognition skills.

FPs face growing pressure as 80% of Canadians turn to them for mental healthcare—but how are they equipped to handle today’s demand?