Archives: mental health

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

A Healthy Gut: A Promising Solution for Anxiety

By Chaya Kandegedara, M.Sc., Department of Neuroscience It is quite likely that you know someone – a close friend, a relative, or even yourself – who suffers from anxiety. With increasing stress and demands from social media, work, and day-to-day life, the incidence of anxiety has increased, and generalized anxiety disorder can affect up... More

Monday, August 14, 2017

Endlessly Curious

By: Miski Dahir Growing up, one of my favourite trips was to the doctor’s office. We would get in the car and drive to the doctor’s. I would sit in the waiting room, eagerly waiting for the moment the receptionist called out my name and said “please follow me to your room”. The doctor... More

Thursday, August 10, 2017

When Research Meets Passion

By: Jyllenna Wilke At least once a week, I make the mistake of looking at videos of dogs on Instagram and promptly text my boyfriend to tell him that I want a dog. When I drive by someone walking a dog, I seriously consider pulling over and asking to pet the dog. The biggest challenge... More

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Revenge is Sour, but is Forgiveness Sweet for Women’s Health?

By Sarah Zutrauen, Department of Health Sciences Revenge. It often seems to be the first thing to cross someone’s mind when they are wronged. It can seem satisfying in the moment. Even justified.  But is revenge actually sweet? Although vengeance may provide immediate satisfaction, it can also have unanticipated (and unwelcome) consequences... More

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Brain & Mental Health Art Show, 2016

The annual Brain and Mental Health Art Show is coming up this Friday April 1, 2016.  Each year this event raises money for a local mental health charity - this year it is Ancoura.  Find out more... More

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Ashlee Cunsolo Willox: Lament for the Land

By Ariel Root, Department of Health Sciences “The land is everything. It’s family, it’s kin, it’s friends. It’s a part of you.” -- Ashlee Cunsolo Willox, TedX Cape Breton, Nov 25 2014. Health geographer, community researcher, and environmental advocate, Ashlee Cunsolo Willox visited Carleton University on February 5th to help convey... More

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Prisons & mental health: Violence & truth-telling

By Stuart J. Murray, Department of English Language and Literature, Carleton University Earlier this spring, I was asked to present my work on bioethics at the annual Ontario and Canada Research Chairs Symposium. In 7 minutes, I was to present a PechaKucha style presentation: 20 images, each displayed for 20 seconds, with my dynamic... More

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