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Psilocybin May Help the Brain Recover From Concussion, New Study Shows

A concussion is often described as a "mild" traumatic brain injury. Yet repeated blows to the head rarely feel mild and the impacts — including changes in movement, memory, mood and brain function — may last for months or years. Athletes, military personnel, people involved in vehicle collisions, older adults who experience falls and people experiencing intimate partner violence are all especially susceptible to repeated head injuries. And these are associated with an increased risk of neurodegenerative conditions, including chronic traumatic encephalopathy and Parkinson's disease. There is no approved drug that repairs the underlying brain damage from concussions. This therapeutic gap has prompted interest in an unconventional candidate: psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in "magic mushrooms." New research, which I…

Five Carleton Researchers Honoured by the Royal Society of Canada

Five Carleton University researchers have been recognized by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), one of Canada's most prestigious scholarly honours, celebrating their outstanding contributions across the arts, humanities and sciences. This year's honourees include two researchers elected as Fellows of the RSC's Academy of Arts and Humanities and three researchers named Members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada Fellows of the RSC are distinguished Canadians from all branches of learning who have made remarkable contributions to the arts, humanities and sciences as well as to Canadian public life. Rod Phillips Rod Phillips, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Academy of Arts and Humanities Rod Phillips is an internationally renowned…

Carleton Celebrates 2026 Spring Convocation Medal Winners

From June 8 to 12, Carleton University celebrates Spring Convocation as more than 6900 graduates cross the stage to receive their degrees. Among them are students whose exceptional academic achievements have earned some of the university's highest honours. Each year, Carleton awards prestigious medals to recognize exceptional dedication, leadership and the commitment of Ravens who have excelled in their studies. The 2026 Spring Convocation top medal recipients are listed below. Governor General's Medal Awarded annually to a student standing at the head of the graduating class at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Karran Dhillon, Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Systems William Fraser, Doctor of Philosophy, Electrical and Computer Engineering  Aline Ingelson-Filpula, Doctor of Philosophy, Biology Charlotte Noxon, Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours), Computational and Applied…

Carleton PhD Student Developing Transdiagnostic Tool for Neurodevelopmental Conditions

If parents think their child might be on the autism spectrum, they will typically take them to a clinic for an assessment. A specialist will observe the child's behaviour, gauging their cognitive abilities and how they communicate, and often must consult with other health care professionals to determine what kind of developmental support is needed. This approach to diagnosis, which is used for many neurodevelopmental conditions, is labour intensive, time consuming and costly. It can require families to travel significant distances if they live in small communities without such services. Carleton University PhD student Fatima Karim These barriers have motivated Carleton University's Fatima Karim to develop a transdiagnostic tool that uses computer vision to analyze how children move and play…

Carleton Experts Available – Meta, YouTube Verdict on Social Media Addiction

The recent verdict against Meta and YouTube, while sure to be appealed, may create waves in the way platforms operate and how users consume social media. Carleton experts are available to comment on the verdict and what may come next. If you are interested in speaking with the experts below, please feel free to reach out to them directly. If you require other assistance, please email Steven Reid, Media Relations Officer, at steven.reid3@carleton.ca. For other experts, please visit the Carleton Experts Database: https://experts.carleton.ca/ Andrea HowardProfessor, Department of Psychology at Carleton University Email:  Andrea.Howard@carleton.ca Howard studies well-being and health-related behaviours in adolescence and the transition to adulthood, with an emphasis on special challenges facing university students and young people with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity…

Wildfires in Canada: Researchers Work to Protect Canadians from Wildfire Smoke

More than 6,000 wildfires burned across Canada in 2023, torching an area larger than England — the country's most destructive fire season ever. In communities such as Yellowknife, Toronto and New York City, the sky turned an eerie orange in the middle of the day, whether there were fires nearby or hundreds of kilometres away. A study published in Nature estimated that from June 26 to July 7, 2023, exposure to wildfire smoke caused 5,400 acute deaths in North America. Over the course of the year, the smoke was responsible for 82,100 premature deaths worldwide. While the last two years have not been as devastating as 2023, the higher temperatures and widespread drought conditions caused by climate change will continue…

Prescribing Innovation: Carleton Nursing Program Leading the Way in Health-Care Access

Visiting a health-care clinic brings the strains on Canada's medical system into sharp focus: crowded waiting rooms, busy physicians and nurses who have limited time for each patient. While this has always been a stressful environment, a lack of family doctors, increased staffing shortages throughout the system and more complex health-care needs since the pandemic have made the challenge even more acute. This perfect storm means that patients face frustratingly long waits for both routine and complex care while many health-care professionals battle workload fatigue. To address this issue, Carleton University's School of Nursing is offering the world’s first undergraduate nursing degree with RN Prescribing. Graduates will be able to prescribe medications from a provincially-regulated list in clinical and community…

Back-to-School Transitions Can Trigger Stress and Anxiety — These 5 Books Can Help

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons licence. All photos provided by The Conversation from various sources. Joanna Pozzulo is a Chancellor's Professor and professor of psychology at Carleton University. As the end of summer approaches, many will find themselves preparing to usher in a new school year. This transition period can be difficult, leading to a significant increase in stress and anxiety. Bibliotherapy — the use of books and literature to support mental health and well-being — may be helpful. The term bibliotherapy was coined in 1916, but the notion of using books or reading to support health and well-being was around well before then. In recent years, bibliotherapy has been experiencing a resurgence to…

Carleton’s ASRoM Lab: Advancing Robotics for the New Space Age

Space exploration is entering a new phase of rapid growth with new missions, industries and technologies pushing the boundaries. At the forefront of this expansion are autonomous systems and robotics — critical tools for operating in environments too remote or hostile for crewed missions. At Carleton University's Autonomous Space Robotics and Mechatronics Laboratory (ASRoM Lab), researchers are developing intelligent robotic systems in collaboration with leading space agencies. Carleton University Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering associate professor Robin Chhabra Led by Robin Chhabra, Canada Research Chair in Autonomous Space Robotics and Mechatronics, the lab focuses on guidance, navigation and control systems that allow robots to operate cooperatively in space. "We're building the frameworks, algorithms and artificial intelligence that allow these systems to…

Inspiring Ravens Share Their Experience at Carleton

Convocation is a time for the Carleton University community to come together to honour the dedication and achievements of the Class of 2025 as they receive their degrees. From June 16 to 20, campus will be filled with family and friends cheering on their loved ones as they celebrate years of academic dedication. Every student's journey at Carleton is unique. Below we share the stories of five graduating Ravens as they reflect on their time at the university. Kayla Young, Bachelor of Commerce Lu Chen, Master of Social Work Declan McCloskey, Bachelor of Engineering, Aerospace Leah Marshall, Bachelor of Cognitive Science Matthew Bacic, Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience and Mental Health Kayla Young, Bachelor of Commerce As a middle-schooler living in…