Called a PASS kit, first-year students at the University of Waterloo will receive a package which includes a squeezable stress star, ear plugs, a sleeping mask, a pack of gum and a deck of 25 flash cards with steps a person can take when they are
The Dublin-based company’s Inner Circle patient engagement program uses gamification principles to encourage behaviour changes. The focus is on increasing so-called Time in Range, which is the percentage of time spent in the optimal glycemic range
AuraLife’s mHealth app designed to measure blood pressure (BP) was one of the top five apps in 2014, even though it was inaccurate most of the time. Following a series of reports, complaints lodged with the U.S. telecommunications regulator and
The Canadian Medical Association's survey finds young adults aged 18 to 34 are the most eager adopters of technology to manage their own health and are more likely to take advantage of virtual doctor visits – 47% would opt for at least half of their
St. Michael’s Hospital Patient as Teacher program has third-year medical students engage in interactive workshops with patients and each other over eight-week surgery rotations and reflect on their learning by creating art. The program, first
The program was introduced two years ago and the Scottish government says 52,065 baby boxes were gifted to date - an average of 1,000 baby boxes per week - with an 85% uptake by parents. The boxes contain items including clothing, a play mat, books
To implement the plan, the government will set up a taskforce called the National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group. The 10 measures in the plan include rolling out refreshed mental health and suicide prevention training for Scotland’s public and
Ontario Psychiatrists says that access to mental health services is being severely impacted by a shortage of psychiatrists. Its report points to a shortage of 200 psychiatrists across the province, and that this shortfall will grow by 75% by 2030
McMaster University researchers found that there is generally lower access to fresh produce in rural grocery stores compared to urban. The study identifies elements that could affect residents' ability to practice a healthy lifestyle, in an effort to
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) released a position paper to make the case that racism is a public health issue that contributes negatively to the physical and mental health of individuals subject to it. While pledging to examine its