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Anxiety Explains the Link Between University Students’ Cannabis Use and Psychotic-Like Experiences

Cannabis is one of the most commonly used substances among Canadian university students aged 18-25, coming in second only to alcohol. While cannabis is often anecdotally considered to be the ‘lesser of two evils’ compared to alcohol, cannabis consumption comes with risks of its own.

ResearchMaria Pia TissotMay 27, 2023anxiety, cannabis, students

Managing Anxiety in remote patients and student: The Promise of Continuous Patient Monitoring

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the way we live and work, and it has resulted in widespread anxiety and stress among the workforce and student populations. Remote monitoring of the anxiety of employees and students using medical telematics such as Apple HealthKit, Ultrahuman, and BiointelliSense has emerged as a promising solution to help individuals manage their anxiety levels.

ResearchMaria Pia TissotApril 5, 2023anxiety, remote technology

Anxiety, sleep quality and dementia caregiving: An underexplored combination

There is considerable evidence supporting that caring for a person with dementia has an impact on the wellbeing of family carers. So, it is not surprising that anxiety symptoms among those carers are reported to be higher than the general population, with 32 % of family carers of people with dementia reporting increased levels of anxiety symptoms. Despite this, anxiety is underexplored in the research to date.