Call for research participants! We are recruiting individuals who have been diagnosed with OCD, are age 18 or above, and who are living in Canada or the U.S. to complete a survey for my master’s research. Please scan the QR code in the poster below if you wish to participate.
OCD Awareness Week is the perfect time to dive into stigma & misidentification around a lesser-known OCD theme! Check out this insightful piece published by MUN alumni Kera McGrath, PsyD student Chelsea Lahey, and faculty members Drs. Emily & @jmfawcet.
It’s been 63 years since suicide was decriminalised in the UK. But so many of us still use the term ‘commit suicide’.
Why does it matter? Language that links suicide and crime can increase stigma and prevent people struggling with suicidal thoughts from speaking out.
If we choose language like ‘died by suicide’ or ‘took their own life’ we allow space for open conversations and compassion. Let’s choose our words carefully.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay
We would like to take a moment to offer our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Shannon Edison on winning the Canadian Psychological Association Award for Clinical Excellence. We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished!
I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to attend and present at the @CACBT conference this past weekend. Connecting with and learning from experts in the field was an unforgettable experience!
Experiencing a panic attack can feel sudden, overwhelming, and frightening, but there are techniques that may help you cope. Swipe right and scan the QR code for a quick informational video!
Happy International Women’s Day from all of us at the Beacon Centre. We encourage everyone to take a little time out of their schedules today to reflect on and celebrate the achievements of women worldwide. Cheers to you! #InternationalWomansDay#IWD2024#Inclusion#Equality
Please help us in welcoming to the Department a new core clinical faculty member: Dr. Emily Fawcett! To check out the new AWE website and read more about Dr. Fawcett's research click here:
https://t.co/4mAqMDjGAH
We are so excited about this collaboration with one of The Beacon Centre’s accomplished psychologists, Dr. Sarah Pegurm, and the Psychologists Off the Clock podcast! Throughout their discussion, they tackle the important topic of weight stigma and body image.
With 75% of Canadians considering climate change a “global emergency” (Mental Health Commission of Canada, 2023), it is no surprise that youth may be feeling increasingly uneasy about the future. Here are some tips for talking to children about eco-anxiety.
A new website!
https://t.co/toonRsNm6b
Please share with anyone, especially students, who may be interested in knowledge, learning, semantics, and embodiment!
My student Noah Pevie is recruiting participants for an online interview study about transgender body image! Click the link here if interested: https://t.co/szGuYEwyDu
Create an #infographic and tell us what is "The best thing I have learned from my psychology degree" You could win cool swag from @CPA_SCP and @MemorialUSci and be featured at the Annual Psychology Research Day. Don't Delay! Contest closes March 31st. See below for contest rules.
Fawcett, J. M., Baldwin, M. M., Whitridge, J. W., Swab, M., Malayang, K., Hiscock, B.... Willoughby, H. V. (2022). Production improves recognition and reduces intrusions in between-subject designs: An updated meta-analysis. @CanJournExpPsyc
https://t.co/6bvpnmxakQ
New article alert! You may have read about the production effect on our page before, but did you know there has been conflicting opinions in the literature? Check out this recently published meta-analysis by @jmfawcet & team to get all the answers! @MemorialUSci@CanJournExpPsyc