�山ǿ�� News - stress

Unlocking the impact of early-life adversity on brain function

webfull — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:24:50 +0000

Do adults with a history of childhood trauma have altered brain responses to psychological challenges? Previous studies indicated that this can occur in laboratory animals, but it has been unclear whether it occurs in humans.

Published: 21 November 2023

More sleep boosts teens’ ability to cope with pandemic

webfull — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:43:24 +0000

While poor sleep was linked to higher levels of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, more teens actually obtained the recommended amount of sleep compared to pre-pandemic sleep patterns, according to a new study from �山ǿ��. Changes to daily routines triggered by lockdowns allowed teenagers to follow their biological impulse to wake up and sleep later, reducing daytime sleepiness.

Published: 16 September 2021

MORSL extends de-stress and spiritual care services during Fall 2018 exams

webfull — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 19:46:47 +0000

Need some comfort and help getting through the stress of exams? �山ǿ��'s Office of Religious and Spiritual Life is here for you!

Weekdays from December 6-20, inclusive, we're offering Pre-exam De-Stress in the �山ǿ�� Sports Complex, Room 352, one hour before each of the 3 exam blocks:

8:15-9:00 am
1:00-2:00 pm
5:30-6:30 pm

Published: 28 November 2018

Experts - Back to school

webfull — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 19:40:55 +0000

Social anxiety

Tina Montreuil, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, �山ǿ��

Professor Montreuil is the Director of Childhood Anxiety and Regulation of Emotions Laboratory (C.A.R.E.) Research Group at �山ǿ��. She can talk about social anxiety in children and how parents can help their children overcome anxiety.

Tina.montreuil [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)

Stress management

Published: 16 August 2018

Get up and boogie

webfull — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 15:54:28 +0000

Published: 11 December 2017

Stress heightens fear of threats from the past

webfull — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 14:45:59 +0000

Recognizing threats is an essential function of the human mind — think “fight or flight” — one that is aided by past negative experiences. But when older memories are coupled with stress, individuals are likely to perceive danger in harmless circumstances, according to a paper published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Published: 8 August 2017

Experts: Terrorist Attacks in Brussels (March 22, 2016)

webfull — Tue, 22 Mar 2016 13:50:31 +0000

"Explosions rocked the main airport and a subway in Brussels on Tuesday, killing at least 26 people." (The New York Times)

Published: 22 March 2016

Vulnerability to depression linked to noradrenaline

webfull — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 17:08:32 +0000

By Bruno Geoffroy, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de l’Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal

First-ever connection between noradrenergic neurons and vulnerability to depression

Published: 15 February 2016

Overcoming hurdles to Arctic climate change adaptation

webfull — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 21:42:36 +0000

By Katherine Gombay, �山ǿ�� Newsroom

Arctic peoples inherently able to adapt given changes to various non-climatic factors

Published: 6 January 2016

Expectant dads get depressed too

webfull — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 15:26:37 +0000

Transition to parenthood can be a difficult life event. It can have an impact on both parents and on the long-term development of the child. While mother’s "baby blues" have been widely investigated, little research has been conducted on antenatal paternal depression.

Published: 5 October 2015