Training Mental Habits Study

ARE YOU A WORRIER? We are currently recruiting participants who describe themselves as worriers for the TRAINING MENTAL HABITS Study at Ryerson University. *   DO YOU HAVE A HABIT OF WORRYING ABOUT MANY DIFFERENT THINGS – FOR EXAMPLE, WORK/SCHOOL, HEALTH, FINANCES, DAY-TO-DAY TASKS? *   DOES WORRYING INTERFERE WITH YOUR LIFE – MAKING IT HARD TO ENJOY THINGS AND CAUSING TENSION OR DIFFICULTY CONCENTRATING? *   DO OTHER PEOPLE SAY YOU WORRY TOO MUCH? *   DO YOU FIND IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL YOUR WORRYING? If so, you may be eligible to participate in the following study: TRAINING MENTAL HABITS STUDY: Research has […]

Neurosciences & Mental Health: New Perspectives in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

Neurosciences & Mental Health Mini-Symposia Series: New Perspectives in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Friday February 9th 2018, 8:45am – 12:45 pm (followed by lunch) Robert Salter Auditorium, Peter Gilgan Centre for Research & Learning, 686 Bay Street, Toronto Featuring: Miriam Beauchamp, PhD- Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Montreal; and Researcher, Ste-Justine Hospital Research Center ABCs Developmental Neuropsychology Laboratory Roger Zemek, MD – Associate Professor, Dept. of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, Clinical Research Chair in Pediatric Concussion, University of Ottawa; and Director, Clinical Research Unit, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Douglas D. Fraser, MD, PhD – Professor/Clinician Scientist, Western […]

UofT Leadership Opportunity

The Student Life Programs & Services at the University of Toronto is hosting a series of free workshops titled “Learning to Lead†. This opportunity is for returning and new undergraduate students. These workshops will provide interactive lessons on effective leadership practices. We welcome anyone wanting to learn what it means to be a leader or looking to sharpen their skills. The highly immersive workshops will touch upon critical issues highlighted by student experience. From looking at ways to motivate your team to advance conflict resolution, attendees will have the chance to bring their own expertise and learn from our […]

Research Assistants Needed!

A PhD student in Marketing (Consumer Behaviour) at the Rotman School of Management is currently looking for volunteer research assistants for this year (starting immediately) to help design and run studies on consumer relationships and social behavior. They are looking for students with strong academic records, and who are reliable, conscientious, and capable of independent work. Relevant lab experience (e.g. running participants, knowledge of Qualtrics and data analysis) is an asset but not required. Applicants should be able to commit at least four hours to lab work each week, and will have the opportunity to engage with multiple stages of the […]