Every year, in February, psychology is highlighted. For 2024, the theme of the climate crisis was chosen. We invite you to (re)discover this content which addresses the subject.
The environment and ecoanxiety at school
Can climate change and education rhyme? David Rousseau, science teacher, gives us his opinion on the treatment of the social and environmental crisis in the school environment.
What should you know before taking an antidepressant?
Stress, fear, anxiety, depression: our mental health has been put to the test during the pandemic. Between January and June 2020, claims for antidepressants in Quebec increased by more than 20%. However, the world of this drug remains little known. Here’s what you need to know.
The small revolution of a mobile psychological help service
“I hope that this team will be able to deploy in other CIUSSS, in other environments. » The Resolution mobile team is an initiative of the CIUSSS de l’Est-de-l’Île-de-Montréal. It offers a listening and support service 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for individuals in crisis situations. We met Kim Simard-Tremblay, head of department of this team, so that she could present to us a human and open model, centered on the needs of the patient.
Are the young boys okay?
One in five young people say their mental health is fair or poor, according to the most recent survey on the psychological health of 12-25 year olds in Quebec. There is a marked difference in the manifestation of symptoms of anxiety or depression between guys and girls. Our journalist Jasmine Legendre paints a portrait of the situation among young boys with experts.
Doing pet therapy with alpacas for your mental health
“I want to say that the alpaca is very sensitive to humans. » The duty went to meet Mélanie Fortin, who co-founded a therapeutic farm with her partner. The zootherapist tells us what led them to work in the agricultural and animal fields. Meet the irresistible family of Casa d’alpagas.
Do you suffer from seasonal depression?
Are you often tired or depressed at the moment? The change of season may have something to do with it!
Eating disorders: nutrition to reclaim your body
One meal, 3 times a day. It may seem trivial, but for people suffering from an eating disorder, being faced with your plate can be a source of anxiety. Catherine Bergeron, nutritionist at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute, helps these people relearn how to eat and, above all, rediscover the pleasure of eating.