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Childhood adversity and functional impairment in emerging adulthood: the role of executive function
(2021)Emerging adulthood (EA; ages 18-29) is a unique developmental period when individuals transition from their teenage years into adulthood, experiencing increased demands associated with independence. For some, there are ... -
Dietary restraint and stress-induced alterations in eating: Exploring the role of heart rate variability as a proxy for self-regulation, attentional bias, and perceived safety
(2021)Restraint theory posits that the capacity to successfully diet is cognitively demanding, requiring exertion of cognitive control over eating. Demands that deplete this limited inner resource (e.g., stress) can thus lead ... -
Examining the “sadder but wiser” paradox: are those high in dispositional self-reflection likely to journal, and do they benefit?
(2020)Self-reflection is the tendency to reflect on one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It has a strong foundation in psychology for conferring self-knowledge and self-awareness. Journaling is an example of an activity ... -
Exploring how the Dark Tetrad is associated with coping: An intensive longitudinal daily diary approach
(2024)Personality is broadly defined as a stable and enduring configuration of cognitions, emotions, and behaviours that influence how an individual experiences everyday life. The Dark Tetrad describes a cluster of subclinical ... -
Factors that impact the implementation and sustainability of dialectical behaviour therapy programs: a qualitative study of clinician perspectives
(2017)Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is a psychological treatment developed for individuals experiencing significant mental health issues along with high-risk behaviours (e.g., suicidal behaviours, self-harm, substance ... -
A proposed moderation model of socially prescribed perfectionism and mattering to predict maladjustment in first-year university students
(2020)Emerging adulthood (ages 18-29) is recognized as a stage associated with unique developmental needs and transitions. Moving from high school to university is one life transition that demands for multiple adjustments and ... -
Single-Session Counselling in Mental Health Services: Evaluation of a New Program
(2016)Organizations offering mental health services are in need of innovative solutions to address a lack of accessibility and availability in service provision. Waitlists for counselling services are long, often forcing those ... -
Usability, quality, and factors influencing acceptance of a resilience app (JoyPopTM) among university students
(2024)Campus mental health (MH) services are struggling with increasing postsecondary student MH needs, and many students face barriers to MH care, which can have long-term negative impacts on their well-being. MH smartphone ...