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States of Mind
Helping depressed teens
Depression is a common and serious issue affecting as many as 10 per cent of youth between 12 and 17. Unfortunately, due to stigma and incorrect understanding...
Face your fear of panic
Can you remember the last time you felt panic? Sudden fear accompanied by intense physical symptoms: racing heart, sweaty palms, body shakes, dizziness or...
Pill, dementia link deepens
Research has found a link between long-term use of high dose anticholinergic drugs and a higher risk of dementia in older adults. The 2015 study, published in...
Booze bad for teen brains
Teen drinking is not a new phenomenon. Experimenting with alcohol and other substances is common among adolescents, and adults have long warned their kids about...
ADHD and death
ADHD and risk of premature death I have written several articles about ADHD and its symptoms. In addition to hallmark difficulties concentrating or staying on...
Work protects memory
Research suggests a challenging work environment does more than keep you engaged or stress you out from day to day – it may have a protective effect on...
Mortality and mental illness
Mental illness can shorten your life. We’ve known for a long time that people living with mental illness have a higher likelihood of other serious health...
Predicting Alzheimer's pace
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is a frightening prospect. We’ve likely all heard what the later stages of this condition are like, and thinking...
The medical gold standard
Evidence-based medicine: Whose responsibility is it? There is a broad consensus among physicians and educated people everywhere that evidence-based medicine is...
Not criminally responsible
Not criminally responsible due to mental disorder Whenever the media highlights a particularly violent and random crime, questions arise about the...
Did you create a narcissist?
All parents have likely had those moments when looking at their child they see limitless potential and are amazed at the talent and wonder before them. Parental...
A plan to save billions
Universal drug plan would save billions As the year draws to a close, I like to think about resolutions that could make our health-care system better. One idea...
Help for anorexia
Deep brain stimulation and anorexia In the past year or so, there has been some media attention surrounding research using deep brain stimulation as an...
A boost for mental health
Telemedicine gives mental health a boost Love it or hate it, in the age of smart phones, apps and constant virtual connection, it would be surprising if there...
Give support this season
10 ways to support loved ones during the holidays With the holiday season gearing up, I thought I’d share a reminder about how difficult this time of year...
Cannabis worsens bipolar
Cannabis use and treatment of bipolar disorder In several previous columns, I have written about the effects of cannabis use on various psychiatric disorders. ...
Social anxiety disorder
Everyone knows someone who is painfully shy. More than simple introversion, but a person who seems to actually fear social situations, public speaking or being...
Dementia under diagnosed
We have known for some time that dementia is under-recognized in most places around the world. One study published in Neurology examined a group of 845 seniors...
Cognitive deficits a problem
Most of the time, attention and treatment in mental illness focus on obvious primary symptoms such as mood, anxiety or psychosis. However, another important...
Investing in our children
Youth mental health services – who should be responsible? Even in the best circumstances, with healthy kids, a great support network and high functioning...
