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Mental health conditions alarmingly high among children with autism

Mental health conditions alarmingly high among children with autism

New research by Dr. Connor Kerns shows nearly 78 per cent of children with autism have at least one mental health condition and nearly half have two mental health conditions or more.

New study explores BC mental health support across cultures

New study explores BC mental health support across cultures

UBC Psychology researchers have launched a new study to understand the barriers to mental health support for BC residents who aren’t fluent in English.

New research shows there are major benefits to giving money directly to homeless individuals

New research shows there are major benefits to giving money directly to homeless individuals

A collaboration between Dr. Jiaying Zhao and Foundations for Social Change shows that after giving money directly to homeless individuals, the participants found housing faster, boosted food security and reduced spending on substances.

Research shows cash transfers allowed people to access housing faster, improving stability and lowering the risk of trauma

Research shows cash transfers allowed people to access housing faster, improving stability and lowering the risk of trauma

Dr. Jiaying Zhao, in collaboration with a Vancouver-based charitable organization, recently completed a bold study and social program.

New student-led journal club focuses on intersectionality in psychology

New student-led journal club focuses on intersectionality in psychology

The Intersectional Perspectives in Psychology Journal Club officially launches on September 30, 2020.

Q&A with Dr. Toni Schmader: Closing the gender gap in psychological science

Q&A with Dr. Toni Schmader: Closing the gender gap in psychological science

Dr. Toni Schmader is one of 59 authors who published the first gender parity review of psychological science.

Q&A with Dr. Liisa Galea on the mental health of new moms

Q&A with Dr. Liisa Galea on the mental health of new moms

Motherhood brings many changes and increased mental health risks.

Dr. Benjamin Cheung to teach ACAM course on Health among the Asian Diaspora in Canada

Dr. Benjamin Cheung to teach ACAM course on Health among the Asian Diaspora in Canada

This course explores the intersection of culture and race with individual and community wellbeing.

Not all stress is equal: Early life stress more than doubles the risk of depression in youth

Not all stress is equal: Early life stress more than doubles the risk of depression in youth

Dr. Joelle LeMoult finds that individuals exposed to early life stress were more than twice as likely to develop a major depressive disorder in childhood or adolescence.

How can we address gender bias in our work and educational culture?

How can we address gender bias in our work and educational culture?

Dr. Toni Schmader, who is featured in UBC’s campaign latest campaign, is working to find out.