Dr. Eric Ochs, Registered Psychologist in Victoria, BC
Keeping up to date with the research in my specialties as well as other mental health topics is an ongoing challenge. Below is an informative list of links to recent research, articles, blogs and videos from around the web. This information is upgraded and reviewed regularly.
Observer Editorial on why and how mental health has assumed crisis proportions.
How safe are the antidepressants we prescribe to our youth? Things you need to know:
A different take on the causes and cures of depression:
Virtual reality technology could alleviate the desperate shortage of clinicians:
Have a listen to this fascinating discussion with Dr Ochs about the role of consciousness in humans and that 'how a man thinks, so is he' is still true today.
Dr Katie D'Ath explains how to deal with anxiety and OCD
Sometimes, empathy is all we need. Here is Brene Brown on the difference between sympathy and empathy:
Addictions are a serious issue in our society. Our ideas about how to treat it are evolving and here is a fascinating TedTalk about where we are now:
How can I overcome OCD? By acquiring good mental habits, which is like learning to brush your teeth. Both quests have proven good outcomes.
Your Mental & physical health
A fascinating look at how thinking makes it so.
How being an optimist affects your overall heath and well being: new research.
Meet 'the father of mindfulness', John Zabat-Zinn, and learn how not to lose your mind:
The most powerful tool for mental health is regular focused exercise.
The problem with not telling the public the truth about severe mental illness.