therapy
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World-first Laurier discovery offers new therapeutic strategy to target viruses and cancer genes
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Wilfrid Laurier University virologist and immunologist Stephanie DeWitte-Orr has made a significant discovery with the potential to revolutionize the method by which scientists search for and eliminate genes that cause cancer and viruses. This new therapeutic technology is promising for the treatment or prevention of a wide variety of diseases and conditions including cancer, back…
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Comment devrions-nous parler de la thérapie psychédélique dans le contexte du traitement de la santé mentale
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Traduit en français par Erin Cannon, Courtney Legere, Alina Mehmeti. Est-ce que nous voulons des lois qui encouragent la bienveillance? Bien sûr. Est-ce que, vu la croissance des taux d’addiction, d’anxiété et de dépression, la santé mentale devrait être une priorité? Oui. Alors, si nous identifions des traitements de santé mentale efficaces, sécuritaires, et économiques,…
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How we should talk about psychedelic therapy in the context of mental health treatment
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Do we want laws that promote goodness? Yes. Should mental health be a priority, especially given the increasing rates of addiction, anxiety and depression? Also yes. And if we find mental health treatments that work, are safe, and cost-effective, should we not consider them as a legitimate solution? Once again, yes. This is the context…
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Therapy dogs help students get through ruff times
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At Laurier, it’s not uncommon to see a service dog in training on campus or even see people in your building about to take their dog on a walk. It seems like Laurier has an infatuation with the four-legged friends that is unlike any other. Dog therapy has become increasingly popular within academic institutions, but…
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Floating to reprogram the mind
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The quarter-life crisis hit hard. Questions flurried in my head. Is this the right path? Am I chasing the right thing? Will I find fulfillment in the end? Fermenting in frustration could only get me so far. Psychedelic experiences present the potential for brain plasticity, which is certainly a desirable state for many, but the…
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Swim Hawks use WLU Invitational as a tune up
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Laurier hosts annual invitational in preparation for OUA’s in two weeks
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Forum allows for mental health assistance online
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Photo by Will Huang Dubbed as the “Uber for Therapists,” the Toronto-based start-up TranQool aims to redesign how people look after their mental health. TranQool is an online platform that connects licensed and experienced therapists to users based on the individuals’ needs, preferred language and location. At the moment, TranQool is only operating in Ontario.…
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