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Climate change taking toll on teen mental health, study finds

A national study led by Athabasca University researchers found that 37% of Canadian youth reported climate change impacts their mental health. The study identified four main themes, including anxiety, stress, and concerns for the future, highlighting the need for tools and supports to help youth navigate feelings and develop resilience.

SourceAthabasca University·JournalPLOS Mental Health·TypeSurvey·DateOct 15, 2025

New study uncovers evolutionary roots of conspicuous consumption

A new study led by Dr. Jim Swaffield challenges the assumption that conspicuous consumption is irrational, instead showing it's driven by an interaction between environmental conditions and one's evolved biology. The researchers found that financial and physical safety conditions can affect the desire for signalling products.

SourceAthabasca University·JournalBehavioral Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 5, 2024