Crux Psychology

Crux Psychology Therapy and assessment online and in person. Founded by Dr. Sherry. Serving Canada in French and English.

When it comes to close friendships in late childhood, there may be a “sweet spot.” Kids with very few close friends tend...
05/22/2026

When it comes to close friendships in late childhood, there may be a “sweet spot.” Kids with very few close friends tend to have more mental‑health difficulties, lower cognitive scores, and smaller brain areas involved in social connection (Shen et al., 2023). But having more and more close friends isn’t always better. After about five close friends, the benefits level off—and having too many close friends is actually linked to lower cognitive performance.

Brain imaging shows that the number of close friendships is tied to areas rich in opioid receptors—regions involved in bonding, reward, and social connection (Shen et al., 2023). Long‑term data also shows that both too few and too many close friends predicted more ADHD symptoms and lower crystallized intelligence (acquired knowledge) two years later. The takeaway: kids need meaningful friendships, but not an ever‑growing circle. Quality and balance matter more than sheer quantity.

If you want to improve your social skills, CRUX Psychology can help. We specialize in treating kids, teens, and adults with social anxiety and more. You can reach us at 1-844-888-2789 or info@cruxpsychology.ca. To learn more about our psychologists and how we can help you, visit https://cruxpsychology.ca/
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How long does heartbreak last after a breakup? For most people, the emotional bond with an ex doesn’t disappear right aw...
05/20/2026

How long does heartbreak last after a breakup? For most people, the emotional bond with an ex doesn’t disappear right away—but it does fade over time (Chong & Fraley, 2025). On average, it takes about four years for the attachment to fully dissolve, at which point an ex becomes “someone you used to know” rather than someone who still feels emotionally significant.

But this timeline isn’t the same for everyone (Chong & Fraley, 2025). People who stay in frequent contact with an ex, or who have certain attachment styles (like being more anxious or avoidant in relationships), may hold onto those emotional ties much longer. For some, the bond never fully fades. The takeaway: it’s normal for attachment to linger after a breakup, and it’s also normal for it to eventually fade—at different speeds for different people.

If you are heartbroken, CRUX Psychology can help. We specialize in treating couples and individuals with relationship problems. You can reach us at 1-844-888-2789 or info@cruxpsychology.ca. To learn more about our psychologists and how we can help you, visit https://cruxpsychology.ca/
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Trauma‑focused therapies can be very effective—but results differ depending on the population (Milligan et al., 2025). I...
05/18/2026

Trauma‑focused therapies can be very effective—but results differ depending on the population (Milligan et al., 2025). In civilian samples, about 65% to 86% of people no longer meet criteria for PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) after completing evidence‑based therapy. For military and veteran groups, the numbers were lower—around 44% to 50%—even when using gold‑standard treatments like Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure.

Why the difference? Military and veteran populations often face more complex trauma histories, higher chronicity, and additional mental health challenges, which can make recovery harder. The research also shows that no single therapy clearly outperforms the others (Milligan et al., 2025). Still, the overall message is encouraging: many people experience major improvement, and a significant portion lose their PTSD diagnosis entirely after treatment.

If you have PTSD, CRUX Psychology can help. We specialize in treating civilians and veterans with trauma. You can reach us at 1-844-888-2789 or info@cruxpsychology.ca. To learn more about our psychologists and how we can help you, visit https://cruxpsychology.ca/
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New evidence challenges long‑held assumptions about early s*x differences in autism (Nazari et al., 2025). A large study...
05/14/2026

New evidence challenges long‑held assumptions about early s*x differences in autism (Nazari et al., 2025). A large study of more than 2,600 toddlers found that boys and girls with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) show virtually no differences across 17 of 18 developmental and behavioural measures—including language, social attention, and core autism symptoms. In other words, at the age when autism first becomes detectable, girls and boys look remarkably similar.

Interestingly, s*x differences were more apparent in typically developing toddlers, where girls tended to outperform boys on several measures (Nazari et al., 2025). These findings suggest that early ASD presentations are far more alike than different across s*xes, underscoring the importance of equitable screening and avoiding gendered assumptions during early detection.

If you or your child has autism, CRUX Psychology can help. We specialize in treating and assessing kids, teens, and adults with autism. You can reach us at 1-844-888-2789 or info@cruxpsychology.ca. To learn more about our psychologists and how we can help you, visit https://cruxpsychology.ca/
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A large national study of more than 29,000 U.S. adults found a strong link between everyday discrimination and mental he...
05/12/2026

A large national study of more than 29,000 U.S. adults found a strong link between everyday discrimination and mental health (Wang & Narcisse, 2025). People who reported more frequent experiences—such as being treated with less respect, being ignored, or being assumed to be less capable—were much more likely to screen positive for anxiety, depression, or both. Even low levels of discrimination were tied to noticeably higher odds of mental health problems, and high levels of discrimination were linked to dramatically higher odds.

These patterns showed up across many demographic groups, though the strength of the association differed somewhat by race and ethnicity (Wang & Narcisse, 2025). The takeaway is straightforward: discrimination isn’t just a social issue—it’s a mental health issue, and reducing it is essential for improving well‑being and addressing health disparities.

If you have anxiety or depression, CRUX Psychology can help. We specialize in treating kids, teens, and adults with anxiety and depression. You can reach us at 1-844-888-2789 or info@cruxpsychology.ca. To learn more about our psychologists and how we can help you, visit https://cruxpsychology.ca/
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05/11/2026

Is TikTok hurting your mental health? Some people are more at risk for problematic TikTok use, but there are ways to reduce this risk.

(Jain et al., 2025) https://doi.org/10.1177/21501319251327303

Depression is becoming much more common. Over the past decade, rates of depression have risen by nearly 60% among adoles...
05/08/2026

Depression is becoming much more common. Over the past decade, rates of depression have risen by nearly 60% among adolescents and adults (Brody & Hughes, 2025). Between 2021 and 2023, about 13% of people aged 12 and older reported symptoms of depression in the past two weeks—up from 8% a decade earlier.

Depression affects some groups more than others (Brody & Hughes, 2025). Rates are higher among females (16%) than males (10%), and depression is more common in people with lower household incomes. Most people with depression (nearly 88%) say their symptoms make it harder to work, manage home responsibilities, or socialize. Encouragingly, research shows that many seek help—especially females, who are more likely than males to receive therapy. These findings highlight the growing need for accessible, evidence‑based mental health care and early support.

If you feel depressed, CRUX Psychology can help. We specialize in treating kids, teens, and adults with depression. You can reach us at 1-844-888-2789 or info@cruxpsychology.ca. To learn more about our psychologists and how we can help you, visit https://cruxpsychology.ca/
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Early research is exploring whether semaglutide—the medication widely known for diabetes and weight management—might als...
05/06/2026

Early research is exploring whether semaglutide—the medication widely known for diabetes and weight management—might also help reduce alcohol craving and drinking. In a very small, early‑stage study of adults with alcohol use disorder, people taking low‑dose semaglutide drank less during a controlled lab test and reported lower weekly cravings compared with those taking a placebo (Hendershot et al., 2025). Some participants who smoked also showed small reductions in cigarette use.

These results are promising but extremely preliminary. This means we cannot draw conclusions about semaglutide as a treatment for alcohol use disorder yet. What the findings do suggest is that larger, longer, and more rigorous trials are worth pursuing to understand whether this medication could eventually play a role in supporting recovery (Hendershot et al., 2025).

If you want to drink less, CRUX Psychology can help. We specialize in treating substance abuse disorders. You can reach us at 1-844-888-2789 or info@cruxpsychology.ca. To learn more about our psychologists and how we can help you, visit https://cruxpsychology.ca/
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