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
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
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
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
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
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
Motherhood brings many changes and increased mental health risks.
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
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?
Dr. Toni Schmader, who is featured in UBC’s campaign latest campaign, is working to find out.