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IN THE News

Sept 3, 2024

Mental health professionals in Alberta receiving $10 million in funding

Dr. Devoe lab demonstrations for mental health and addictions.

Mental health professionals in Alberta receiving $10 million in funding

Sept 3, 2024

Understanding parasocial grief - and the loss of Johnny Gaudreau

Dr. Devoe discussing parasocial relationships and parasocial grief.

Understanding parasocial grief - and the loss of Johnny Gaudreau

Sept 2, 2024

Slow it Down: Understanding Habits Behind Speeding

Dr. Devoe discussing how to change driving behaviours

Slow it Down: Understanding Habits Behind Speeding

Aug 30, 2024

Provincial funding allows for more seats to train mental health professionals

Dr. Devoe tours the Minister of Advanced Education at his brain and mental health research lab.

Provincial funding allows for more seats to train mental health professionals

Aug 1, 2024

Blue Mind Theory

Dr. Devoe commenting on Blue Mind Theory

Blue Mind Theory

Jul 13, 2024

Some Calgarians feeling the Stampede fatigue

Dr. Devoe discussing fatigue from the Calgary Stampede.

Some Calgarians feeling the Stampede fatigue

Jul 1, 2024

The psychological impact (and benefits) of the Calgary Stampede

Dr. Devoe commenting on the psychological benefits of the Calgary Stampede.

The psychological impact (and benefits) of the Calgary Stampede

Apr 4, 2024

How students can improve their attention span

Dr. Devoe commenting on how to improve your most valuable resource...your attention.

How students can improve their attention span

Jan 30, 2024

Burnout: Many university students say they experience it but a Mount Royal professor says there is more to know

Dr. Devoe commenting on Burnout: Many university students say they experience it but a Mount Royal professor says there is more to know

Burnout: Many university students say they experience it but a Mount Royal professor says there is more to know

Jan 2, 2024

The Science Behind New Year’s Resolutions

As we begin 2024, Mount Royal University psychology professor Dan Devoe joins Global News Morning Calgary to talk about what makes a good New Year's resolution and explores the science behind resolutions.

The Science Behind New Year’s Resolutions

Jan 1, 2024

Navigating the new year

Dr. Devoe commenting on how to navigate the New Year!

Navigating the new year

Dec 29, 2023

MRU professor encourages you to not make 2024 'dead-person goals'

Dr. Devoe on The Drive PodCast explaining the psychology behind New Year's Resolutions.

MRU professor encourages you to not make 2024 'dead-person goals'

Dec 11, 2023

Beyond the barbell: One personal trainer’s struggle with body dysmorphia

Dr. Devoe commenting on eating disorders and body dysmorphia in young men.

Beyond the barbell: One personal trainer’s struggle with body dysmorphia

Dec 9, 2023

Managing stress at the busiest time of the year

Dr. Devoe commenting on how university students can handle stress during exam periods and the holidays.

Managing stress at the busiest time of the year

Jul 1, 2023

Cashing in on Tragedy

Dr. Devoe commenting on the science behind our obsessions with gore and true crime.

Cashing in on Tragedy

Jan 26, 2023

How a hobby can boost your mood

Dr. Devoe commenting in the Calgary Herald on how hobbies can boost your mood and mental health.

How a hobby can boost your mood

Jan 25, 2023

Therapy influencers changing approach to mental health, not always for the good

Dr. Devoe on CBC Radio commenting on therapy influencers changing our approach to mental health.

Therapy influencers changing approach to mental health, not always for the good

Nov 16, 2022

Be Mindful of The Effects of War

Dr. Devoe and Peter Glen in the Summit magazine having a conversation on the impact of war on your mental health.

Be Mindful of The Effects of War

Oct 30, 2022

'TikTok is not the place' for mental health support

Dr. Devoe on City TV News commenting on social media and mental health supports. Click Read More for the Full Story.

'TikTok is not the place' for mental health support

Oct 7, 2022

You can say a lot without uttering a single word

An in-depth interview with Dr. Devoe by the Calgary Herald on the benefits to in person learning at university after the pandemic.

You can say a lot without uttering a single word

Apr 7, 2022

Those left behind: He was a former child soldier who struggled with PTSD. Now, his family fights for his memory

Dr. Devoe on CBC News Special Edition commenting on PTSD and child soldiers. Click Read More for the Full Story.

Those left behind: He was a former child soldier who struggled with PTSD. Now, his family fights for his memory

Apr 5, 2022

Managing graphic images on social media during a time of war

Dr. Devoe on CityNews commenting on the managing graphic images on social media during a time of war.

Managing graphic images on social media during a time of war

Mar 3, 2022

Alberta man redirecting worry over Russian invasion of Ukraine into something helpful

Dr. Devoe on Global News discussing the impact of that the constant stream of war images can have on your mental health.

Alberta man redirecting worry over Russian invasion of Ukraine into something helpful

Feb 12, 2022

Why this Calgary coffee shop is becoming a hub for social media creators to work and gather

Dr. Devoe on CBC commenting on psychosocial reasons this Calgary coffee shop is becoming a hub for social media creators to work and gather. Click Read More for the Full Story.

Why this Calgary coffee shop is becoming a hub for social media creators to work and gather

Jan 20, 2022

Is there any cognitive benefit to playing Wordle?

Dr. Devoe on CityNews 660 Radio commenting on the cognitive benefit of word games such as Wordle.

Is there any cognitive benefit to playing Wordle?

Aug 20, 2021

Student anxiety, depression are concerns during return to campus

Dr. Devoe comments in UToday News on Student anxiety, depression during return to campus after the pandemic.

Student anxiety, depression are concerns during return to campus

Feb 8, 2021

The innovative Unified Protocol group therapy program helps students to survive and thrive during the pandemic stress.

Dr. Devoe in The Gauntlet commenting on ways students can survive and thrive during the pandemic stress. Click Read More for the Full Story.

The innovative Unified Protocol group therapy program helps students to survive and thrive during the pandemic stress.

Dec 20, 2020

Post-secondary students worry about mental health as schools return to online learning

Dr. Devoe on CBC: The National commenting on Post-Secondary Student Mental Health. Click Read More for the Full Story.

Post-secondary students worry about mental health as schools return to online learning

Oct 29, 2020

Online group therapy program helps students manage anxiety and emotions during COVID-19

Dr. Devoe commenting in UToday / UCalgary News on a new virtual psychotherapy intervention to support students experiencing emotional distress.

Online group therapy program helps students manage anxiety and emotions during COVID-19
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