Menopause affects 51% of global population yet is still shrouded in mystery and unfounded concerns and confusion. Menopause has so much media attention, yet few people can accurately describe what it is.
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The number of people self-identifying as LGBTQ is increasing in the United States, reaching a new high of 7.1% in 2022 according to a Gallup poll. The same poll found that 1 in 5 (20%) of adult members of Gen Z identify as LGBTQ – also known as sexual and gender diverse (SGD). This may have serious implications for our health systems and providers, as SGD people suffer disproportionately from many health problems, and are at greater risk for anxiety, suicidal ideation, certain cancers, and cardiovascular disease due to difficulty accessing health services and avoidance of primary care.
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Indigenous children worldwide are at risk of experiencing mental health problems due to historical, intergenerational and societal reasons, yet we know relatively little about their mental health. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1450124405592/1529106060525) called for frequent reporting of First Nation’s people health in order to keep the Canadian government and broader Canadian society accountable. Of note, the term First Nations people in Canada refers to Indigenous peoples who are registered members of a band. Given this gap in knowledge, First Nations people and their allies from the University of Manitoba created a research team to examine the mental health of both First Nations children and other children living in the Canadian province of Manitoba.
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In the world of collegiate athletics this year, there are major shifts occurring in the alignment of Athletic Conferences: e.g., the Big 10 now includes 14 teams from coast to coast. In the reporting about these discussions, deals, and decisions there has been no public consideration of the consequences for the student-athletes. With the initial announcement in June 2022 that USC and UCLA were joining the Big10, many of us sleep and circadian rhythm scientists and clinicians were concerned about the negative effects of increased cross time-zone travel on the health and performance (athletic and academic) of the student-athletes.
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There is considerable research now, showing the negative mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Across many countries, about one in three people in the general population reported psychological distress. Those at higher risk for being infected with COVID-19, reported more depression and anxiety symptoms. But the healthcare system needed to keep functioning, as many people were sick and dying. How could HCWs be supported to continue their vital work? The current study looked at whether a brief coping-focused psychotherapy treatment, would be associated with positive changes in Ontario HCWs’ mental health during the pandemic.
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In the sports world, the physical aspect often takes center stage. We admire athletes for their strength, agility, and skill, yet there is a commonly forgotten crucial factor that significantly impacts athlete performance and well-being: mental health.
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The transition to higher education coincides with a pivotal period in psychosocial and neurobiological development. It is therefore a priority to understand the determinants of university student well-being and mental health and use this evidence to develop and further refine student well-being support – at the individual, learning community and institutional levels.
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Youth with even one safe and responsive adult in their lives report significantly fewer mental health-related concerns. These adult supporters, known as Youth Champions, have a direct, positive impact on youth mental wellbeing by inspiring participation at school, reducing engagement in high-risk behaviors, and increasing the likelihood youth will flourish in adulthood. As simplistic as it may be to be a “safe and responsive adult,” we “grownups” can make it very complicated in real life due to our own prejudices and biases.
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There is growing recognition that the mental health of young people has reached a crisis point. Many countries are experiencing a rising demand for mental health care by young people that cannot be met by services, leading to excessive wait times. The potential consequences of this crisis are staggering on an individual and societal level. Young people deserve a promising future that is not eroded by the burden of mental illness.
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Focusing on Canadians of South Asian origin, this research reveals their limited access to culturally appropriate mental health services and the need for adapted treatments. Through collaboration with organizations and community involvement, the study developed a culturally adapted manual for anxiety and depression, resulting in positive outcomes and potential healthcare system relief.
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Based on the 2021 census, approximately 0.33% of the total Canadian population aged 15 and over, or 1 in 300 people, identify as transgender or non-binary. This is likely an underestimate due to a variety of reasons, with the most obvious being that each household completes one survey, and depending on who is responding to the questions, they may not be aware of each person’s gender identity, especially if someone in the household has not come out as transgender yet.
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In our research study, “Visualizing Mental Health through the Lens of Pittsburgh Youth” we used a new research method called Collaborative Filmmaking to work with youth to share their experiences of mental health through the creation of short films.
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In developed societies, our lifestyles changed rapidly and unexpectedly due to technological advances and more recently, the outbreak of a pandemic. Strategies for maintaining high levels of physical and mental function are even more required in such stressful societies.
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What matters most to LGBTQ+ people during times of pandemic are a sense of authenticity, belonging, and connection to Queer life in a straight world – as told in a synthesis of the COVID-19 qualitative research conducted by Queer and allied researchers in Deakin University’s Institute for Health Transformation, the School of Health and Social Development, and the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
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Burnout is a psychological syndrome involving emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and over time a sense of reduced accomplishment. While anyone may experience burnout, research suggests physicians experience higher levels of burnout than other professions, and physician burnout is on the rise.
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Something unique to being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) is a concern that your family will reject you for gender or sexual identity. For LGBTQ youth, having family members reject them can lead to mental health problems, issues finishing high school, and homelessness.
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It’s National Wellness Month and to mark the occasion, we asked Kevin Hawkins and Amy Burke - authors of The Mindful Teacher’s Toolkit - and Elizabeth Holmes - author of A Practical Guide to Teacher Wellbeing and The Primary Teacher's School Year Planner – on what they believe wellness in education to be.
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Evidence shows that we have increasingly been turning to social media groups for advice on health, wellness and many other life matters. Most academic studies have documented the positive social dynamics of virtual support, but connections are not always constructive - here are our findings.
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The effects of electronic media communication (EMC) and social media on young people’s health and well-being remain under debate, with no conclusive evidence on the connection between the two. A negative perceptual body image acts as a moderator of the relationship between the intensity of EMC and well-being, whereas the positive relationship between EMC disappears under the condition of a negative body image.
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