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Brain Awareness Week - Halifax
Brain Awareness Week - Halifax
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NEW! Perinatal Risk and Resilience
NEW! Perinatal Risk and Resilience
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Study on stress in Adolescence
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Study Opportunity: Child Emotional Development
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Research Articles
Research Highlight: Biological and Psychological Stress During the Perinatal Period
Research Highlight: Biological and Psychological Stress During the Perinatal Period
Research Highlight: Social support, pandemic stress and parent-infant closeness
Research Highlight: Social support, pandemic stress and parent-infant closeness
Pregnant individuals and parents have experienced elevated mental health problems and stress during COVID-19. Stress during pregnancy can be harmful to the fetus and detrimental to the parent–child r...
Research Highlight: Pandemic parent distress and toddler development
Research Highlight: Pandemic parent distress and toddler development
Research Highlight: Perinatal distress and hair cortisol, meta analysis
Research Highlight: Perinatal distress and hair cortisol, meta analysis
Pregnancy and the early postpartum signify a period of high stress. Perinatal stress can include psychological distress (PD), such as anxiety, depress…
Research Highlight: Prenatal distress, access to services, birth outcomes during the pandemic
Research Highlight: Prenatal distress, access to services, birth outcomes during the pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, pregnant people have experienced disruptions to prenatal care, as well elevated rates of mental health problems and dist…
Resources
How to Create a Glitter Jar for Kids - Mindful Daily Practices
How to Create a Glitter Jar for Kids - Mindful Daily Practices
The glitter jar represents the mind settling. It's a great afternoon activity that your kids can keep coming back to as a mindfulness practice.
Mindful Monday: Glitter Jars
Mindful Monday: Glitter Jars
Ms. Marci teaches us about a mesmerizing relaxation tool perfect for both children and adults!To make your own glitter jar, you will need:1. Clear glue2. A c...
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Resource: Nova Village NS
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Science Meets Parlimanet
Science Meets Parlimanet
Science Meets Parliament is a program that brings together leading Canadian scientists and policymakers. The event (now in its third year) aims to ensure strong, evidence-based policy making by connecting Parliamentarians to new scientific research…
Halifax researcher explores impact of childhood adversity on pregnancy | SaltWire
Halifax researcher explores impact of childhood adversity on pregnancy | SaltWire
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