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Tend-and-Befriend
The theory is that females tend to respond to stress by engaging in nurturant behaviors to protect themselves and their offspring, promoting safety and…
Farming and Mental Health
Agriculture is an industry with a foundation of deep rural roots, hard work, resilience, strength, and community. Yet, producers are among Canada’s most…
Law Enforcement During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Part II: Mental Health Strategies and Resources
As first responders, law enforcement officers (LEOs) face continual risk and threats of violence, but the COVID-19 pandemic presents not only an extra…
Law Enforcement During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Part One: Risks and Realities
COVID-19 has had a profound impact on all aspects of society, but there are additional considerations for law enforcement officers. Policing during the…
Mindful Families’ Resiliency During COVID-19
We are living in an unprecedented time and the elevated stressors related to social and economic disruption, as a result of the pandemic, pose a threat…
Aging
Aging is inevitable, but there is something you can do about it.
Canadians are aging; the number of Canadians aged 65 or older will number 9.5…
Intimate Partner Violence (2)
As we continue discussion of the myriad issues related to intimate partner violence (IPV), in this blog we will explore various interventions aimed at…
COVID-19 and Intimate-Partner Violence (IPV): The Shadow Pandemic
During a pandemic, lockdown, social isolation, and quarantine are all positive measures for the health of our communities, unfortunately, these measures…

General Links
Links to a number of psychological associations and a variety of psychological disorders.