The first of many to come! We have a new video on our YouTube channel featuring our faculty member Dr. Gabriel Fries. In the video, Dr. Fries speaks about his motivation to begin a career in psychiatry, and touches on the type of research he does in the department.
Suicide rates are at a record high in NS. In 2022, 155 Nova Scotians died by suicide—a rate of 15.5 per 100’000. Real prevention needs a rounded approach, including means reduction, education, and more. Dr. Simon Sherry talks on this with Global News: https://t.co/qHdAYbNmpb
It is an absolute honor to have been chosen as one of @_researchNS's Scotia Scholar Doctoral Award recipients this year for my work looking at how our environment can influence mental health outcomes in Nova Scotia. Excited to help improve Nova Scotian health! @Dal_ESnENVS
This is Mac! He just arrived in Halifax from Kentucky. He loves to play fetch, exploring outside, and belly rubs. If interested in meeting him or if you know someone interested in adopting, please reach out! #fosterdog#Halifax#halifaxdogs#AdoptDontShop
As a neurodivergent woman, people don't realize how overwhelming even a small conference can be. My recent experience has taught me that many conferences lack outlets for non-neurotypicals. Future me hopes that I can help make such conferences more comfortable for people like me.
Our study on epigenetic aging in bipolar disorder and suicide attempt is out in @npp_journal: https://t.co/Upfl3Ey7dl Wonderful collaboration between @uthpsychiatry and @UIowaNeuro
🚶♀️🚶Research by @SusHealthcare showed the most common way for health staff to spend time in green space at work is by taking a walk during a break; this can have real benefits for mental and physical health.
How do you encourage staff outdoors on breaks?
https://t.co/N40APh1xU0
@ResearchonWH's #FieldTrip#podcast EP4 w/@kiffercard discussing the social & behavioural determinants of health.
Discussing how his work aims to begin filling the gaps in adequate care for marginalized communities.
Listen: https://t.co/300loYNGuH
#ubcmedicine#epidemiology
‘I’m glowing’: scientists are unlocking secrets of why forests make us happy" @guardian - "Research project aims to discover how age, size and shape of woodlands affect people’s happiness and wellbeing"
https://t.co/dbVtVld8Am