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I was in England over the Christmas break and the topic of screen time for children came up, which caught my attention for both personal and work reasons.  The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health says parents should take a balanced  approach to screen time and that it cannot…

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Mindfulness for Gambling, Gaming and Technology Use Workshop

January 29, 2019 - 9:00 to 5:00 ESTPeter Chen, HSC, CPGC, BEd

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First-line psychotherapeutic treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be effective, but these typically require a large time commitment from clients and often involve homework outside of therapy sessions. Recently, a group of American researchers compared a newer, trauma-focused…

Age-related hearing loss is the third-most common chronic condition in older adults. The condition is known to raise the risk of other conditions, such as cognitive impairment and dementia. But there are few large studies asking whether hearing loss may lead to depression in the elderly.

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A new video released by CBC presents a humanizing view of the Moss Park Overdose Prevention Site.

It presents stories from those who use the site as well as information on how the site works and what services are available.

You can watch it at: https://www.cbc.ca/…

In May of 2018, the Canadian Psychological Association responded to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's report by acknowledging that the profession failed to provide treatment that respects the cultural values and beliefs of Indigenous people.

A recent article by the Regina…

Just in time for the new year! New research shows that taking part in Dry January (where you don't drink alcohol in  January) sees people regaining control of their drinking, having more energy, better skin and losing weight. They also report drinking less months later.

We have had team discussions following risky situations that clinicians have faced with clients who had a history of aggression/violent behavior, and were having a regular meeting at the office or in a home setting. (There might also not be a history…