by BPD News | Dec 2, 2015
Bell today marked the fifth anniversary of Bell Let’s Talk by announcing the extension of the national mental health initiative for a further 5 years and an increase in Bell’s total funding commitment for Canadian mental health to at least $100 million.“Canadians have...
by BPD News | Nov 12, 2015
Dr. Ron Fraser received the highest award for clinical achievement given annually to a Canadian psychiatrist of high distinction at the Canadian Psychiatry Association 2015 Annual Conference. Dr. Fraser was awarded the C.A. Roberts Award for Clinical Leadership for...
by BPD News | Oct 20, 2015
Your genes may influence how sensitive you are to emotional information, according to new research by a UBC neuroscientist. The study, recently published in The Journal of Neuroscience, found that carriers of a certain genetic variation perceived positive and negative...
by BPD News | Oct 14, 2015
Women react differently to negative images compared to men, which may be explained by subtle differences in brain function. This neurobiological explanation for women’s apparent greater sensitivity has been demonstrated by researchers at the CIUSSS de...
by BPD News | Oct 4, 2015
The Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) recently recognized exceptional psychiatrists, psychiatric residents and individuals for their contributions to the mental health of Canadians. Dr. Ronald Fraser from Truro, Nova Scotia, was awarded the CPA C.A. Roberts Award...
