Psychology
UBCO’s Mindfest an evening of scientific discovery, community engagement
June 24, 2024
Department of Psychology presents discoveries into cannabis, mental health and beyond
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Posted in College of Graduate Studies, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Advisory, Psychology
Exceptional faculty members celebrated as 2024’s Researchers of the Year
April 16, 2024
UBCO researchers recognized for outstanding work and scholarly activity
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Posted in Biology, Economics, Philosophy and Political Science, Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, Media Release, Psychology
Using cannabis can ease cravings for street-level drugs, UBC research suggests
February 15, 2024
New findings from researchers at the University of British Columbia suggest that cannabis could play a role in addressing the ongoing opioid overdose crisis.
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Posted in Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Media Release, Psychology
The doctor is in
October 9, 2023
Dr. Lesley Lutes’ vision is for a healthier future where everyone gets the psychological care they need, when they need it.
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Posted in All In Story, Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Psychology
Parity needed for mental and physical health funding, treatment
February 9, 2023
UBCO researcher says more patients need access to life-saving care
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Posted in Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Media Release, Psychology
Psychopaths may have an insensitivity to suffering
November 30, 2022
Do psychopathic traits allow people to ignore pain, or simply not care
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Posted in Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Media Release, Psychology
UBCO researcher looks at the stigma of prenatal cannabis use
October 13, 2022
Women worry about a doctor’s attitude or lack of knowledge
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Posted in Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Media Release, Psychology
Emo-jional rescue: UBCO researchers create tool to measure the emotion in emojis
September 22, 2022
New tool helps professors translate digital communications
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Posted in Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Media Release, Psychology
First impressions: Is it a good idea to be yourself?
September 1, 2022
UBCO researcher provides tips on how to make the ideal first impression
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Posted in Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Media Q&A, Psychology
Texts can help when someone is dealing with a mental health crisis
July 27, 2022
UBCO researchers examine user responses to text-based crisis lines
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Posted in Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Media Release, Psychology