Introducing psychology residents
As a teaching hospital, Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) offers many learning opportunities for those working towards careers in the health...
New Year’s Resolution: Family Screen Time
The start of a new year is a good time to consider a plan on how to incorporate things that...
Introducing…a neuropsychologist
Dr. Esther Direnfeld is a neuropsychologist. She has a special interest in helping people with an acquired brain injury. Physical symptoms may be the first thing someone considers when they've had a brain injury, but Dr. Direnfeld's job is to look at the whole
5 Tips to set your child up for success in social situations
All children take to social situations differently. Some naturally enjoy meeting and spending time with new people. Other children prefer time alone. As a parent or caregiver, you play an important role in...
Eating Tide pods? The psychology behind teen trends
By Dr. Tony DeBono, clinical psychologist, Child and Youth Mental Health Program, McMaster Children’s Hospital Why are kids eating tide...
The next generation of psychologists
Imagine being a student and moving across the country for a one-year training placement. For most, the preference would be...