Ian Hellstrom is a McGill University PhD Candidate. His research at the Douglas Institute, under the direction of Michael Meaney, PhD, focuses on mechanisms by which maternal care can affect genes and program development. This research provides a unique insight into how early life environment can influence mental health, particularly symptoms of anxiety and depression.
I talk to myself, and not just a little. Drives my girlfriend crazy sometimes, not to mention my co-workers. I also talk to my environment – the television (especially during Habs games), my computer, lab equipment, particularly annoying nails, the refrigerator, whatever. Like I said, I talk to myself a lot. I’m told that I [...]