Psychology researchers receive SSHRC funding to advance their research
Drs. Janet Werker and Sheila Woody awarded funding from the 2019-20 SSHRC partnership grant and partnership development grant competition.
Dr. Noah Silverberg makes the move from clinical neuropsychologist to clinical professor
UBC Psychology welcomes new faculty member, Dr. Noah Silverberg, as assistant professor in the clinical area. Dr. Silverberg joins us from UBC’s faculty of medicine and GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre.
COVID-19: Studying risk and resilience in times of stress
The Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Lab is researching how people are coping during the COVID-19 pandemic—with the hopes that this information will help people over the coming months.
New study could shed additional light on the effects of hoarding
Having too much clutter in your home can lead to stress and the feeling of being overwhelmed. For some, it’s a very real and serious problem.
Dr. Kenneth Craig recognized among new Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Induction into the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences is one of the highest honours within Canada’s academic community.
UBC Psychology faculty and graduate students receive SSHRC funding to advance their research
This investment will fund psychology research in areas including infant moral development, human social attention, daily stress and coping, bilingualism, and religion and the environment.
Dr. Paul Hewitt recognized for his significant advancements to Canadian psychology
In recognition of his outstanding contributions to Canadian psychology, Dr. Paul Hewitt was awarded CPA’s Donald O. Hebb Award.
UBC Psychology research explores why transition to high school puts some kids at risk of mental illness
UBC’s Depression, Anxiety and Stress Lab is conducting research to identify which kids are most at risk, and why. They invite families to participate if they have children entering high school in September.
Dr. Joelle LeMoult named ‘rising star’ by Association for Psychological Science
Dr. Joelle LeMoult was named a 2017 Rising Star by the Association for Psychological Science (APS). The Rising Star designation recognizes outstanding psychological scientists in the earliest stages of their research career post-PhD whose innovative work has already advanced the field and signals great potential for their continued contributions. LeMoult, who is director of the […]
January Lab of the Month: A new model of suicide with the Personality, Emotion, and Behaviour Lab
Dr. David Klonsky on the psychology of suicidal behaviour, insights into suicide, and how we can show support and help prevent suicide.