Trigger Warning: The following blog contains themes/content that might be triggering for some readers, including mentions of suicidal ideation. Hello, I hope everyone has been enjoying a pleasant start to September! In this blog post, I am going to talk about recent research regarding depression and relapse. Major Depressive Disorder and Relapse Risk Major depressive
Hello, and welcome to another blog post! Today, I am going to discuss electroconvulsive therapy and treatment-resistant depression. Have you ever watched One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest? Without giving too much away, let’s just say that its depiction of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) didn’t do the treatment any favors. Thanks to outdated media portrayals like
Hello, and welcome to another blog post. Today, I wanted to discuss a topic of great interest to me: Trauma, PTSD, and fear response regulation. Understanding Trauma and PTSD Trauma affects millions of people worldwide, often reshaping how they experience and interpret the world around them. While its psychological and physical impacts are widely recognized,
Introduction: Rethinking Alcohol's Place in Society Hello everyone, and welcome to another blog post. In this post, I am going to discuss some novel research regarding the negative effects of alcohol use. The belief that drugs are harmful is widespread in Western society, yet alcohol is often treated as an exception. Drinking is commonly viewed
Hello, and welcome to another blog post. In this blog post, I am going to discuss some new research on schizophrenia, which is a mental disorder that I am personally interested in. A Brief Description of Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder characterized by abnormal cognition, emotional responsiveness and behaviour (American Psychological Association, n.d.). The
Hello and welcome to another exciting blog post! Today, we’re diving into a fascinating topic for many: dream recall. We all experience dreams, but there are times when we wake up and struggle to remember them. Have you ever wondered why this happens? Why do some people remember their dreams vividly, while others barely recall
The Problem with Brain Cell Repair Neurological disorders are considered a leading cause of disability worldwide (Dai, 2025). These disorders, which range from Alzheimer’s disease to traumatic brain injuries, often result from irreversible cell loss within the nervous system, making their treatment a significant challenge. Finding effective ways to repair or replace lost brain cells
Image Courtesy of Pexels.com Addressing the Mental Health Crisis: British Columbia's Proposed Mandate for Involuntary Care Disclaimer: The following piece is based on facts and information prior to September 28th, 2024 Hello, and I hope everyone has had an exciting start to the Autumn season. Today, I will be talking about an interesting and controversial
Image Courtesy of Pexels.com Hello everyone! I hope everyone is enjoying a refreshing and productive week. Today I am going to address an important topic in today’s evolving Western society: cannabis use. Recent research has uncovered alarming evidence regarding the impact of cannabis use on adolescent mental health, highlighting a significantly elevated risk of developing
Image Courtesy of Pexels.com Hello everyone! I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful fall semester. Today, I am going to discuss Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), an emerging treatment approach for PTSD. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a novel treatment developed by Laney Rosenzweig, originating from Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy (Howe et al.,
