Psychopaths may have an insensitivity to suffering
Do psychopathic traits allow people to ignore pain, or simply not care
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UBCO researcher looks at the stigma of prenatal cannabis use
Women worry about a doctor’s attitude or lack of knowledge
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Emo-jional rescue: UBCO researchers create tool to measure the emotion in emojis
New tool helps professors translate digital communications
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First impressions: Is it a good idea to be yourself?
UBCO researcher provides tips on how to make the ideal first impression
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Texts can help when someone is dealing with a mental health crisis
UBCO researchers examine user responses to text-based crisis lines
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Psychedelic mushroom microdoses can improve mood, mental health
Microdosers noted improvements compared to non-microdosing peers
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UBCO researchers tune in to children’s screen time and sleep
Team looking at how screen and sleep habits have changed during COVID-19
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Perfectionists more likely to suffer from body dissatisfaction
New research from UBC Okanagan finds young women who are perfectionistic are more likely to experience body dissatisfaction — a general unhappiness with, and negative attitude towards, their bodies.
UBCO researcher examines the need for positive support when a child is sexually abused
New research from UBC Okanagan has determined if a child knows they have safe support from a trusted adult, it significantly increases the chances of that child disclosing they have been sexually assaulted. This likelihood is especially true when the offender is a family member or trusted caregiver.
Parental consumption shapes how teens think about and use cannabis
Turns out the old adage, “monkey see, monkey do,” does ring true — even when it comes to cannabis use. However, when cannabis use involves youth, it’s see, think, then do, says a team of UBC Okanagan researchers.