Kelly D. Harding – The Conversation

People with FASD can experience discrimination from landlords who do not understand the disorder. (Shutterstock)

September 18, 2024

People with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder face a heightened risk of homelessness

Celisse Olivia Bibr, Laurentian University; Jacqueline Pei, University of Alberta, and Kelly D. Harding, Laurentian University

A lack of understanding and supports mean people with FASD are more likely to end up struggling with homelessness.

People with FASD experience a range of vulnerabilities both from the impacts of prenatal alcohol exposure on the brain and body, and from the adverse life experiences commonly associated with this disability. (Shutterstock)

September 27, 2022

Why suicide prevention support is crucial for people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Kelly D. Harding, Laurentian University; Carly McMorris, University of Calgary, and Dorothy Badry, University of Calgary

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a multifaceted disorder. There are complex reasons why this population may be at higher risk for suicide, suicide attempts and suicidal ideation.

A wine mom is a mother who drinks wine to take the edge off daily tasks associated with motherhood. (Shutterstock)

June 6, 2021

#WineMom: Humour and empowerment or binge drinking and mental health challenges?

Kelly D. Harding, Laurentian University and Lisa M Whittingham, Brock University

The growing popularity of #winemom and its portrayal on social media. Is it humour and empowerment or binge drinking and mental health challenges?

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September 20, 2020

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder amid COVID‑19: Fewer services, potential boost in rates

Kelly D. Harding, Laurentian University

COVID-19 is not only disrupting services for people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and their families, but may also be linked to an increase in rates due to an uptick in alcohol use.

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