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In this paper we looked for the best methods and practices to improve self-care with the goal of creating good mental and physical well-being. Previous research has shown effective methods of self-care include daily exercise, quality sleep, self-…

A 2012 report on Camosun's plan to become carbon neutral. Includes calculated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, actions taken, and plans for continuing to move toward carbon neutrality.

In this paper, we sought to understand the biological mechanisms of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), so that we could learn how to benefit those with ADHD. Previous research has found that ADHD symptoms can be mediated by variables…

"Journeys: Camosun Stories of Indigenization" features stories of Indigenization from the diverse and multiple perspectives of Camosun staff.

In this paper, we sought to understand how lifestyle choices can contribute to the overall reduction of anxiety, so that we could learn how to use this to our benefit. Previous research has found that anxiety can be reduced by music therapy,…

The story of a young transgender girl who runs away from home into the woods, where she encounters a fae friend. Going with them, she is able to claim a new life.

Throughout the late summer and fall of 2010, the College community participated in several activities aimed at identifying existing strengths, goals and priorities for curricular enhancement at Camosun. A planning session, attended by participants…

Camosun College values lifelong learning and faculty development. The faculty stories in this report highlight how the college enables development through scheduled development time, professional development funds, innovation and creativity grants…

In this paper, we sought to understand what physiological factors influence state anger in the hopes of improving awareness of potential triggers. Previous research has predicted that an increase in heart rate, hunger, and headache pain intensity…

The present experiment examined the levels of body satisfaction of 30 female participants using two questionnaires created using Survey Monkey. Participants were randomly assigned to either a thin ideal or non-thin ideal condition. They were then…

In this paper, we sought to understand what factors influence our self-perception, so that we could learn to better understand our own thinking, and how to better support others. Previous research has predicted self-perception by variables such as…

In this paper, we sought to understand the biological effects of nutrition on mood so that we could learn how food intake contributes to emotional state. Previous research has predicted that the effect of chocolate leads to an immediate change in…

The experiment investigated the effect of organization on memory. Specifically, the memory performance of 26 participants of various ages and backgrounds was tested after being randomly assigned to an organized or disorganized condition. Two…

This article investigated the relationship between cannabis use disorder and schizophrenia which are both problematic disorders recognized in the DSM-5TR. Frequent consumption of cannabis including tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), may cause paranoia that…

A 2017 report that summarizes Camosun College's emissions profile, total offsets to reach net-zero emissions, the actions taken, and the plan to continue reducing emissions.

The experiments conducted were to understand the causes of indecisiveness with the outcome of better and easier decision making. This was done by comparing self-esteem and anxiety with indecisiveness. The variable of indecisiveness was measured on a…