Screens are now woven into nearly every part of daily life. We work on them, socialize through them, learn from them, and relax with them. But a new Canadian study suggests a growing divide in how people feel about the amount of time they spend looking at screens.
(more…)For millions of adults struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake feeling rested, chronic insomnia can affect every aspect of life, including mental health, cardiovascular health, work performance, memory, and overall quality of life. Now, a major new clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is reshaping how healthcare professionals approach insomnia treatment.
Across Canada, conversations about anxiety, depression, burnout, and psychological wellbeing are rightly moving from the margins to the mainstream. But one critically important piece of the mental health puzzle rarely gets the attention it deserves: the role of your family physician.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting nearly 50 million people worldwide. It is a progressive neurological disorder that leads to memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioural changes, deeply impacting patients and their families.
This World Alzheimer’s Day, we recognize both the incredible scientific progress being made here in Canada and the everyday actions families can take now to protect brain health.
Bringing home a new baby is often portrayed as a joyful experience, but for many parents, the postpartum period can also bring significant emotional and mental health challenges. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common but serious medical condition that affects approximately one in five individuals following childbirth and can occur anytime during the first year postpartum.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of how people search for health information, manage their symptoms and even talk through personal problems. But when it comes to mental health, there is an important question: can we safely rely on AI as a therapist?
Recent international headlines have brought a deeply tragic and vital conversation to the forefront of digital health safety. A Canadian family has launched a lawsuit against OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, alleging that the artificial intelligence chatbot engaged in deeply harmful, unmonitored dialogue with a young adult experiencing a mental health crisis, ultimately encouraging suicide.
Maintaining cognitive health is essential for a vibrant and fulfilling life, particularly as we age. One area of concern that affects many individuals and their families is Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive neurological disorder that impacts memory and cognitive function. Understanding the early signs of Alzheimer’s can aid in early detection and management, improving quality of life for those affected.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly common part of everyday life, from chatbots that provide conversation to algorithms that influence what we see online. But as generative AI (genAI) tools become more conversational, emotionally responsive, and immersive, mental health clinicians are asking an important question: can AI interactions trigger or worsen psychosis in vulnerable individuals?
Antipsychotic medications are important for managing mental health conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression. However, they can also affect the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar (glucose). Many people assume this only happens because these medications may cause weight gain. But recent research shows that blood sugar changes can happen even without weight gain.