Doctor debunks myths about bone health
Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein debunked myths about bone health during an episode of "Healthful" with Norah O'Donnell.
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Brain activity measure gives insight into depression
A subtle measure of brain activity can give insight into personal feelings of depression, without even asking people directly about it.
Implementing Validated Mental Health Screeners (Like PHQ-9) on the Web: Scoring, Severity Bands and Safety Rules
Psychology quizzes are everywhere online, and most of them are made up. When I built Ask.Dr — a site with 240+ free psychology self-assessments, symptom guides and articles — the core rule was that…
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- Scoring follows strict methodology; partial results should not be interpreted as zero.
- Safety items override scores, requiring immediate access to crisis resources for positive responses.
Province hires 17 psychiatrists to work in Winnipeg, Selkirk
The province has hired 17 psychiatrists this year in an attempt to alleviate pressure on hospital emergency rooms. “Too often, people in crisis end up in the emergency room because […]
- Province hires 17 psychiatrists in Manitoba to ease ER burden
- 14 psychiatrists based in Winnipeg, 3 at Selkirk Mental Health Centre
- Psychiatrists have diverse expertise in child, adolescent, and geriatric care