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Gambling attitudes associated with problem gambling : the cohort effect of baby boomers
(2015-08-25)
The current study sought to examine the effects of gambling attitudes and beliefs on problem gambling behaviour across three cohorts, namely Generation X, Baby Boomers, and the Silent Generation. Individuals from Northern ...
The influence of depression symptoms and antidepressant medications on cognition and driving performance
(2015)
Research that has examined the influence of depression symptoms and antidepressant
medications on driving performance has revealed inconclusive findings (Brunnauer, Laux,
Geiger, Soyka, & Moller, 2006; Bulmash et al., ...
Mechanisms of change within group cognitive-behavioural therapy for anxiety
(2015-10-21)
Although the efficacy of group Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (GCBT) is well documented, the mechanisms by which this therapy works are not well understood. Evaluating mediators and moderators of symptom change during therapy ...
Breastfeeding and postpartum depression: assessing the influence of breastfeeding intention and other risk factors
(2015)
Risk and protective factors for postpartum depression have been extensively studied, and more recently an association between breastfeeding and maternal mood has been reported. The purpose of the present study was to clarify ...
Examining the efficacy of a cognitive behavioural intervention in reducing anxiety sensitivity and functional impairment in chronic pain patients
(2015)
Comorbid psychological factors affect the experience and prognosis of chronic pain, as comorbidity is associated with poor treatment outcomes and greater levels of disability (Burns, Johnson, Mahoney, Devine, & Pawl, 1998; ...
The Effects of Oral Contraceptives on Emotional Reactivity and Cognition
(2015)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of oral contraceptives (OCs) on
emotional reactivity and cognitive ability. Previous research has suggested that OC users
may experience blunted positive affect ...
Adaptive and Maladaptive Outcomes of Perfectionism and Changes After Mindfulness Training
(2015)
Considerable debate exists in the personality literature regarding the adaptiveness versus maladaptiveness of perfectionism. Study 1 (N = 240) involved a two-phase design to examine main and interactive effects of perfectionism ...
Evaluating an On-Reserve Methadone Maintenance Therapy Program for First Nations Peoples
(2015)
The use of alcohol and drugs is a significant issue faced by First Nations communities in Canada,
which is accentuated by high rates of mortality and morbidity resulting from opioid use. The frequency of opioid-related ...
Oral contraceptives and emotional memory
(2015)
Previous research has suggested that oral contraceptive (OC) use is associated with altered memory for an emotional story. The current study further examined the extent to which OCs influence emotional memory by examining ...