Christmas has become highly commercialized, and with prices so high this year, shopping has become a major stressor. How do…
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See MoreI take great pleasure in introducing you to Dr. Lucas Eberhardt De Master, a new and valued member of our…
See MoreResearch shows your romantic partner has an impact on your drinking. As such, getting your partner onboard is key if…
See MoreYou try and you try, but you still aren’t seeing the grades you want. You finally feel on top of…
See MoreWe often think of self-esteem as high or low, but stability of self-esteem is often more important than level of…
See MoreCan perfectionism lead to depression? When you set unrealistic expectations of perfection, it can be hard to feel good enough.…
See MoreThe modern obsession with perfection has turned weddings from a day about love into a carefully curated presentation of how…
See MoreYou have likely felt the rush of game day whether you are a diehard fan or a fan only when…
See MoreIt is no secret law is a stressful profession. What is less known is lawyers who report high stress-levels are…
See MoreThe cultural over-emphasis on safety may be making our children more anxious, more depressed and less resilient. How did our…
See MoreDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, schools shut down and shifted to online learning. Parents then had to homeschool their children with…
See MorePsychologists are often asked what the "normal" amount of sex is. How often do most people have sex? Well, there…
See MoreEating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder are deadly. They are also common, with 5% of the…
See MoreIt is rarely discussed, but psychologists can also suffer from poor mental health and are at greater risk of dying…
See MoreAlcohol is often used as an escape, which can lead to self-medicating and binge drinking to relieve negative internal feelings…
See MoreValentine's Day celebrates romantic love, which can be hard for those not in relationships. Dr. Simon Sherry recently wrote for…
See MoreAlcohol and suicide are closely linked. In one of our recent studies, we found that alcohol use increased the risk…
See MorePerfectionism greatly affects the way we view ourselves and the world around us. It can create a mindset of anxiety,…
See MoreExcessive screen time use is associated with disrupted sleep, increased sitting and sedentariness, and decreased physical activity. Not surprisingly, excessive…
See MoreCrappy New Year?! Dr. Simon Sherry discussed how to make New Year’s resolutions stick. Saltwire …
See MorePerfectionists are prone procrastination because self-imposed pressure makes them freeze and disengage from tasks. Dr. Simon Sherry talks with Colin…
See MoreFlashy ads. Endless repetition. Big names. Dr. Sherry talked to CTV’s Paul Hollingsworth about all those gambling ads. “Gambling…
See More142 Nova Scotians died by suicide in 2021. This represents Nova Scotia’s highest number of suicides. In contrast, 75 people…
See MoreHyper-critical parents raise perfectionistic children. Dr. Simon Sherry and his research team recently published a meta-analysis of 46 studies and…
See MoreNova Scotia’s government declared a state of emergency aimed at containing COVID-19 on March 22, 2020. COVID-19, and efforts to…
See MoreNew research suggests perfectionists are prone to crashes in mood and negative body image after using social media. Dr.…
See MoreWetness, gloom and darkness pervade Nova Scotia. Tis’ the season for the winter blues or, worse yet, seasonal affective disorder.…
See MoreLoss and grief are among life’s hardest challenges. People react differently to loss and to grief. There is no normal…
See MoreClimate change negatively impacts mental health, with climate change linked to stress, trauma, PTSD, grief, fear, anxiety, depression and suicide.…
See MoreSuicide is a major and a neglected problem in Nova Scotia and around the world. Pandemic-driven psychological pain is commonplace,…
See MoreDry January, or Janupause, involves living life without alcohol in January. Dr. Simon Sherry discussed the potential health benefits of…
See MoreLose weight. Exercise more. Drink less. Stop smoking. New Year’s resolutions are easier to make than they are to keep.…
See MoreEmotional exhaustion, feeling jaded and cynical, listlessness, and rising complacency are all part of COVID-19 fatigue. Dr. Simon Sherry discussed…
See MoreAre you a Halloween thrill-seeker or thrill-avoider? Some brains enjoy fear. But to other brains, what is frightful is not…
See MoreCOVID-19 landed in what was already a suicide crisis in North America. Financial stress, unemployment, isolation, depression and substance misuse…
See MoreA study by Dalhousie University’s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience researchers Sara Bartel, Dr. Simon Sherry and Dr. Sherry Stewart…
See MoreUncertainty. Homeschooling. Anxiety. Quarantine. Boredom. Pandemic life is wearisome, while COVID-19 itself seems indefatigable. Dr. Simon Sherry talked to CTV’s…
See MoreMany people are burdened by regret. Woulda, coulda, shoulda pervades their thinking. Dr. Simon Sherry talked to Dawn Calleja of…
See MoreDrunkorexia* involves calorie restriction prior to alcohol consumption. This behavior is typically done to reduce total calorie intake and/or to…
See MoreIntense grief surrounds Nova Scotians, with a mass shooting and a helicopter crash occurring amid a deadly pandemic. Dr. Simon…
See MoreDr. Simon Sherry discussed grief, loss and trauma, as well as healing, recovery and solidarity, in the aftermath of Canada's…
See MoreFear, anxiety and stress surround coronavirus (COVID-19). Dr. Simon Sherry discussed how to “keep calm and carry on” amid COVID-19.…
See MoreValentine’s Day is, to some, an irksome holiday. Lofty expectations, social scripts, heavy commercialization, ideal love and upward comparisons can…
See MoreSome men steal your heart. Other men—we might call them “romance scammers”—steal your heart, betray your trust and take your…
See MoreDr. Simon Sherry talked with Ceilidh Millar of CTV Morning Live about the use and abuse of social media and…
See MoreThere is nothing wrong with being a perfectionist—so long as everything is perfect. However, perfectionists often struggle greatly with their…
See MorePerfectionism is a risky trait, with links to stress, anxiety, suicide, depression and eating disorders (Smith, Sherry, et al.,…
See MoreChristmas is “the most wonderful time of the year,” especially if you are a fraudster. Narcissistic, psychopathic, Machiavellian and sadistic…
See MoreA survivor of suicide loss is someone who lost a family member, friend or loved one due to suicide. …
See MoreExcessive screen time undermines mental and physical health. Video games, internet, social media, television and smart phones are linked to…
See MoreLearn more about how personality traits (sensation seeking, psychopathy and neuroticism) and brain functioning influence interest in and response to…
See MoreClimate change negatively impacts mental health in various ways. For example, extreme heat arising from climate change corrodes mental health.…
See MorePersonality is expressed, publicly, in numerous meaningful ways. In fact, personality is much more than just private thoughts and feelings.…
See MoreNova Scotia lacks a coordinated, well-funded, government-led, evidence-based strategy to prevent suicide. Without such a strategy, some of Nova Scotia’s…
See MoreCritical, demanding and controlling parents raise self-critical, self-doubting and perfectionistic kids. Pressuring kids to be perfect often backfires, with kids…
See MoreSome people (an estimated 48%) eat less when depressed; other people (an estimated 35%) eat more when depressed (Maxwell et…
See MoreVolunteers improve their communities. They also report improved mental health, stronger social bonds and community ties, and volunteers may even…
See MoreBurnout involves chronic workplace stress and includes “feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion; increased mental distance from one's job, or…
See MoreCannabis is far from a proven medicine for mental health problems. Dr. Simon Sherry asserts unfounded claims are often made…
See MoreNearly 15% of Canadians experience the “winter blues,” and between 2% to 6% of Canadians suffer from seasonal affective disorder…
See MoreRestricting access to lethal means for suicide is one key way of preventing suicide (Zalsman et al., 2016). For…
See MoreDr. Simon Sherry asserts Nova Scotians would be healthier if our government focused more on promoting health and less on…
See MoreSlender people are usually seen as healthy, whereas overweight people are often seen as unhealthy. But Dr. Simon Sherry explains…
See MoreEating disorders are often mischaracterized as female problems, despite evidence showing numerous men suffer from anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and…
See MoreDr. Simon Sherry unpacks the mindset of “Dirty John”-style scammers, noting it is “difficult to withstand the tsunami of charm…
See MoreOptimists cope in positive, adaptive ways. They also have a healthy sense of control over their lives and have greater…
See MoreAnger, impulsivity, criminal deviance, revenge, money, and mental illness can all motivate arson. Pyromania is also a contributor to arson.…
See MoreSelf-monitoring (a.k.a., symptom monitoring or symptom tracking) involves systematically recording your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Through self-monitoring, the client and…
See MoreAds and songs tell us Christmas is “the most wonderful time of the year.” But many people feel sad, anxious,…
See MoreA survivor of suicide loss is someone who lost a loved one due to suicide. An estimated 20 people are…
See MoreFor better or worse, romantic relationships greatly influence us. Some romantic couples appear to form a “drinking partnership” (Roberts &…
See MoreBulimia nervosa is a common and a life-threatening eating disorder. About 275,000 Canadian females will have bulimia nervosa at some…
See MoreOne Nova Scotian dies by suicide every 72 hours. And 622 Nova Scotians have died by suicide between 2012 and…
See MoreIn the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation’s (NSLC) newly renovated stores, customers are encouraged to “discover your experience” with cannabis while…
See MoreDr. Simon Sherry joined Dr. Andrew Hill of York St John University in creating a new video educating youth about…
See MoreFinances, unemployment, pursuit of higher education, being single, cultural preferences, entitled children, over accommodating parents, psychological dependency and unrecognized mental…
See MoreFacebook. Instagram. Twitter. Snapchat. Social media is linked to envy, jealousy, sadness and loneliness. Dr. Simon Sherry discusses the dangers…
See MoreGroundbreaking work by Dr. Simon Sherry’s research team shows perfectionists are more likely to develop bulimic symptoms. Dr. Simon Sherry…
See MoreIn a letter to the editor appearing in the Chronicle Herald on July 24, 2018, Dr. Simon Sherry asserts selling…
See MoreAfter designer Kate Spade and chef Anthony Bourdain took their own lives, Dr. Simon Sherry discusses suicide on CBC News.…
See MoreDr. Simon Sherry discusses perfectionism on CBC’s Maritime Noon and takes calls from listeners about their struggles with perfectionism. Listen…
See MoreDr. Simon Sherry and theologian Dr. Deane discuss lies and liars on CBC’s Mainstreet. Listen to the audio clip to…
See MoreSara Bartel discusses how one partner’s drinking can increase the other’s when in a romantic relationship. Sara is a member…
See MoreSteve Jobs. Martha Stewart. Simon Cowell. Some people are narcissistic perfectionists – with entitled, demanding, hyper-critical and grandiose personality traits.…
See MoreDr. Simon Sherry discusses his innovative research linking perfectionism to suicide. Watch the video clip to learn more.
See MoreDr. Simon Sherry breaks down the science behind New Year’s Resolutions and offers advice on how to stick to yours…
See MorePerfectionism leads to many problems in the classroom. Dr. Simon Sherry sheds light on how shooting for the stars can…
See MoreDr. Simon Sherry explains what drives some people to the dark and dangerous places on the internet. Watch the video…
See MoreBody dysmorphic disorder is poorly understood. Dr. Simon Sherry provides insight on this common problem as part of Bell Let’s…
See MoreDr. Simon Sherry discusses how to define and understand body dysmorphic disorder – a common and vexing problem. Watch the…
See MoreWhy do people die by suicide? Dr. Simon Sherry provides insight and understanding, and suggests ways suicide can be prevented.…
See MoreDr. Simon Sherry addresses Dalhousie University’s graduating class, teaching them about life, love and broccoli. Watch the video clip to…
See MorePosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects an estimated nine per cent of Canadians. Dr. Simon Sherry discusses this common problem as…
See MoreNew Year’s resolutions are easy to make, but hard to keep. Dr. Simon Sherry offers tips on how to reach…
See MorePerfectionism and binge eating go hand in hand. Dr. Simon Sherry discusses his research linking these two issues. Watch the…
See MoreAlcohol use may be contagious. Lydia Muyingo researches if men and women in romantic relationships influence each other’s drinking levels.…
See MoreDr. Simon Sherry debunks some common myths about Christmas and suggests that holiday joy comes not from trips to the…
See MoreCannabis use is common among younger Canadians. In fact, 21% of youth aged 15 to 19 (or 426,000 youth) and…
See MoreSelf-monitoring, compassion and action plans are discussed as Dr. Simon Sherry talks about setting and reaching your goals. Watch the…
See MoreDr. Simon Sherry calls out Santa as part of a lively discussion on stress, anxiety and depression over the holiday…
See MoreIs our government placing Nova Scotians’ health at risk by selling cannabis and alcohol in the same location? Dr. Simon Sherry…
See MoreDr. Simon Sherry, a psychic and a weatherman discuss Friday the 13th. Watch the video clip to learn more.
See MoreHolidays are particularly stressful for perfectionists. Dr. Simon Sherry sits down with Amanda Debison of CTV News to answer questions…
See MoreNova Scotia is the only jurisdiction in the world to sell cannabis alongside alcohol. Dr. Simon Sherry discusses why this…
See MoreDr. Simon Sherry sheds light on perfectionism and holiday stress with Cyril Lunney on CTV Morning Live. Watch the video…
See MoreDr. Simon Sherry discusses anxiety--a common, impairing and costly problem. Fortunately, anxiety is also a treatable problem. Watch the video…
See MoreDr. Simon Sherry and Dalhousie University’s Personality Research Team are profiled. Watch the video clip to learn more.
See MoreDr. Simon Sherry maintains co-locating cannabis and alcohol sales under the same roof puts many Nova Scotians' health at serious…
See MoreMany people struggle with “family drama.” Dr. Simon Sherry discusses effective methods for coping with these kinds of issues. Listen…
See MoreResearch by Dr. Simon Sherry shows perfectionists are prone to suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts. Listen to the audio clip…
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