Today is the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Theme: “A Decade of Recognition, Justice, and Development: Implementation of the International Decade for People of African Descent”. Find more here: un.org/en/observances… canada.ca/en/canadian-he…

Over 100 student research posters and presentations filled Mulroney Hall this week for StFX’s annual Student Research Day. Now in its 21st year, this popular event is an opportunity for students to showcase their work to the university community. stfx.ca/news/2024-stud…

To read Dr. Krista's OpenThink posts, go to bit.ly/3NiJBE9 Well worth the reading, unless you want to go to her full thesis. Dr. Krista Collier-Jarvis Dalhousie English Society Dalhousie Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Dalhousie Science

"SPECIAL EDITION OF THE DAILY DRUM" "Mother Earth's Warning Drum" - Earth Day held annually on April 22 demonstrates our support for environmental protection. youtube.com/watch?v=WG8T0X…

WATCH: We check in with clinical psychologist Dr. Simon Sherry to discuss how social media and smartphone use is affecting teen mental health and why he’s calling for all the Atlantic provinces to ban cell phones in schools.

Workshop Alert! apns.ca/.../the-role-o…... APNS is collaborating with APA, to host a five part video workshop about the role of psychology in the etiology, maintenance, and treatment of pain for psychologists practicing both inside and outside clinical health settings.

We are celebrating the incredible career of Susan Marsh as she retires after 21 years of outstanding service. Under her leadership, APNS has grown, innovated, and made a lasting community impact. We wish Susan a fulfilling and joyous retirement filled with new adventures.

Calling all Indigenous researchers: Apply to our latest $15K #studentship opportunity to further #research outcomes relevant to the needs in Indigenous #mentalhealth. bit.ly/3TN2XWp Co-funded with Mitacs and the Indigenous Women’s Fund of Canada (IWFC).

Workshop Alert! Creating Culturally Safe Space in Clinical Practice and Service Provision. Dr. Ben C. H. Kuo, Friday, November 15th from 9 am – 5 pm AST apns.ca/events/

Canada is investing $13.7M in 24 projects to address women & gender diverse people's health priorities—areas historically under-researched like endometriosis, mental health, and perinatal care in Indigenous communities. canada.ca/en/institutes-… Women and Gender Equality Canada CIHR Institute of Gender & Health

The Indigenous Women’s Fund of Canada has made an incredible commitment by contributing $10K to support our Indigenous studentships. By donating before October 31, you can help us double the impact of this contribution and support Indigenous researchers. bit.ly/4ek6cN8

On Remembrance Day, we honour those who gave their lives to serve our country. As we remember those who have served, we recognize the battles many still face. 16.4 % of Regular Force Veterans experience PTSD (2016 Survey) - a rate much higher than in the general population.

🗳️ Mental Health Matters in the NS General Election! Let’s work together to make mental health a priority! #NSVotes #MentalHealthMatters

No province or territory is spending enough on mental health care. But here's how Nova Scotia compares to the Canadian average. Find out how we’re doing and share your thoughts in the comments! 🔗 novascotia.cmha.ca/wp-content/upl…

🗳️ Mental Health Matters in the NS General Election! The public needs greater access to psychologists and mental health services #NSVotes #MentalHealthMatters

Recruiting and retaining psychologists in the public system is critical to ensuring accessible, high-quality mental health care for Nova Scotians. #NSVotes #MentalHealthMatters

Investing in education and training for psychology graduate students is essential to meet the growing mental health needs of Nova Scotians. #NSVotes #MentalHealthMatters

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