Psychology Archives | Carleton Newsroom

October 1, 2021

Breaking Barriers and Breaking the Silence on Mental Illness

Long before superstar American gymnast Simone Biles withdrew from several finals at the Tokyo Olympics this past summer to focus on her mental health, before Japanese tennis champion Naomi Osaka decided not to play at... More

May 5, 2021

Carleton Researcher Explores Links Between Solitude and Wellness During the Pandemic

Spending time alone is like exposure to direct sunlight. We all need some of it, but too much can be unhealthy — and everybody’s threshold is different.

May 3, 2021

Carleton Students to Provide Psychology Wellness Clinic to Promote Student Mental Health

Carleton University graduate students will soon be applying what they learn in class by supporting their fellow students at an online Psychology Wellness Clinic. As part of a new mental health and well-being course, the... More

January 22, 2021

Carleton Lecture to Tackle Gender Disparity in Working Hours and Professional Advancement

Carleton’s Department of Psychology is holding its second annual Psychology Let’s Talk Lecture to coincide with the country’s 11th annual Bell Let’s Talk Day on January 28, 2021. Titled Men, Women and the Time-Control Gap,... More

August 26, 2020

New Stream in Mental Health and Well-Being Offers Psychology Students In-Demand Training and Work Placements

We are having more and more conversations about mental health, but when it comes to supporting those who are struggling in the workplace, we still have a long way to go. Many employers know it’s... More

June 24, 2020

Grad Stories 2020: Four Exemplary Ravens say Goodbye to Carleton

Even though graduating students this year will not be enjoying a traditional ceremony to celebrate their achievements, the Class of 2020 is applauding exceptional student-athletes who are leaving but will always be Ravens. We sat... More

April 1, 2020

Positive Advice from Carleton Experts: Navigating Challenge and Uncertainty

When the world starts spinning out of control, feeling lost and afraid is a natural reaction. When the touchstones on which we typically rely for reassurance are no longer solid, it’s tough to know where... More

February 4, 2020

Breaking Down Barriers For People with Substance Use Disorders

When asked to imagine someone who abuses drugs or alcohol—someone with a substance use disorder—most people picture an older, possibly homeless man who's somehow disconnected from society. "You'll think of all sorts of negative images,"... More

January 23, 2020

Procrastination Problem? Tim Pychyl Knows Why

A long time ago, Tim Pychyl used to procrastinate now and then. He can’t do that anymore. He knows way too much about the subject. On any given day, the professor in Carleton University’s Psychology... More

October 16, 2019

Carleton Tackles Tough Issues at Psychology Mental Health Day

The annual economic cost of mental illness in Canada is estimated to be $51 billion. The human cost is 11. That's how many Canadians die by suicide each day. To end the stigma around mental... More

October 7, 2019

Carleton Researchers Focus on Diverse Mental Health Topics

“We've always studied mental health in the Department of Psychology,” says Prof. Joanna Pozzulo, chair of the Carleton University department. “As the subject has become more prevalent, we’re seeing more faculty members embrace the area... More

September 6, 2019

The Science of Psychology

Sexual assault. Addiction. Wrongful conviction. Human behaviour can get pretty dark, but there’s a science to understanding what drives it – and how it can be shaped. At Carleton University’s Department of Psychology, more than... More