Brain, Behaviour & Development
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Researching mental health and substance use: Q&A with new investigator Dr. Trevor Goodyear
Mental health and substance use challenges are some of the most pressing issues impacting young people. These topics are the focus of Dr. Trevor Goodyear’s research program at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR). Dr. Goodyear joined BCCHR as an investigator in October 2025. “One of the reasons I’m drawn to working with youth is the…
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Research holds out hope for improved Rett syndrome treatment
October is Rett Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to foster understanding about this complex neurological disorder that impacts mostly females — one in 10,000 births globally. Rett syndrome affects multiple organ systems and can lead to severe impairments that disrupt key aspects of an individual’s life. “This condition is rare, but it places a heavy burden…
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Mind-body connection: How to manage the physical manifestations of back-to-school stress
Returning to school after the summer break can be a source of mixed feelings. Children and adolescents know the shift means more than getting the brand-new backpack or colourful binders they asked for. While they could be going back to the same school, they might have new teachers and classmates; be exposed to more complex…
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