Anxiety and Illness Behaviours Lab

A new study published this week by University of Regina psychology professor Dr. Gord Asmundson highlights that fear and avoidance of health care workers are concerning and under-recognized problems related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

For more: https://www.uregina.ca/external/communications/feature-stories/current/2020/08-28.html

Please share with any post-secondary/university students you know.

Mel Brooks and His Son Max Team Up to Make the Ultimate Coronavirus PSA: WATCH - #GAYNRD “Hi, I’m Max Brooks. I’m 47 years-old.” Brooks begins, then points to his dad behind a sliding glass door. “This is my dad Mel Brooks, he’s…

This is not a time for mixed messages. People are understandably concerned, anxious, and afraid. But, we can all do our part to flatten the curve and overcome this. **khome

It is exercise alone that supports the spirits, and keeps the mind in vigor - Cicero (106-43 BC)

Numerous recent studies support Cicero's wisdom. Go out. Get active! You will feel better mentally and physically.

A rose by any other name…How should we refer to the collective of conditions characterized by clinically significant anxiety? Journal of Anxiety DisordersAvailable online 17 September 2019, 102143In Press, Corrected ProofWhat are Corrected Proof articles?EditorialA rose by any other name…How should we refer to the collective of conditions characterized by clinically significant anxiety?Author links open overlay panelGord...

On October 10, 2019, we’re celebrating World Mental Health Day by launching , a campaign to celebrate the courage and strength of people thriving with anxiety!

Live on YouTube from 11AM to 7PM PST, our host John Bateman will interview dozens of Canadians with anxiety – including icons such as actor/comedian , drummer Andrew Scott and celebrity chef as well as folks from all walks of life. John will also be chatting with leading experts in anxiety treatment from across the country.

Most importantly – we’re inviting listeners like you to share your stories on all the major social media platforms, using the hashtag . As people with anxiety, our experience matters. There’s power and pride in talking about our anxiety. And the more we talk about it, the more likely it is that one day everyone will be able to get the mental health support they need.

Now more than ever Canadians desperately need Anxiety Canada’s resources:

A recent poll of 1,500 Canadians found that 41% of those surveyed identified themselves as “someone who struggles with anxiety”.
It’s widely accepted that “timely access to needed mental health services is a critical issue facing consumers nationwide”. Meanwhile, private care options – costing $180 to $200 per hour nationally – remain out-of-reach for most Canadians.

Recent news piece highlighting a a forthcoming paper from those working with Dr. Renee El Gabalawy.

PTSD with and without chronic pain is linked to increased risk of cannabis use disorder Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with and without chronic pain is associated with elevated rates and severity of cannabis use disorder, according to a ...

Congrats to Dr Audur Thorisdottir on the very successful defence of her doctoral work and completion of her doctorate. The smile says it all. I too am smiling at the realization that Audur is the 15th person to complete a doctorate under my supervision. Gordon Asmundson

💕💕💕 -JBG

Listening to Lieutenant General Dallaire, a Canadian icon, set the stage for Canada’s framework on PTSD.

Give this a look, particularly the video. Link to video below. Great work.

https://www.facebook.com/cbcsask/videos/2266698350316531?sfns=mo

Feed your 'inner hero': Regina teen's animation inspires beyond the classroom | CBC News A Grade 8 school project by a Regina teenager is sending a powerful message to those struggling with mental health.