Topics: Nursing
More than a third of BC youth turning to gambling, gaming with money
CBC News | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing's Elizabeth Saewyc comments on a report showing 34 per cent of youth respondents said they have engaged in at least one of eight gambling or gaming activities for money, such as buying in-game items and betting on sports, in-person…
Reframing masculinity: Connecting men to mental health supports that work
Canadian Institutes of Health Research | | Media coverage
Victoria woman's months-long wait for long-term care bed could turn into two-year ordeal
Times Colonist | | Media coverage
The Nurses Are Most Definitely Not Alright
Women's Health | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing Associate Professor Farinaz Havaei discusses the significant increases in mental health issues among nurses and calls for a major change.
Rethinking Care: How Robots Could Ease the Dementia Journey
Being Patient | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing Associate Professor Dr. Lillian Hung discusses how she and her team are developing robots to support people living with dementia–from cognitive stimulation and emotional support to questions surrounding privacy and trust.
Construction trades launch peer-support program to help workers facing mental health challenges
CBC | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing Professor John Oliffe explains that in an industry where reaching out for help may be seen as a weakness, peer support can be an effective way to normalize conversations about mental health.
UBC Applied Science-affiliated researchers awarded over $4.5 million through CIHR
UBC Research + Innovation | | Media coverage
A total of 7 projects led by UBC Applied Science-affiliated researchers were awarded over $4.5 million in combined funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grant: Spring 2025 competition.
The future of dementia care
Broadview Magazine | | Media coverage
Lillian Hung, Canada Research Chair in Senior Care at the University of British Columbia’s School of Nursing, says her research proves that robots and other innovations can make people with dementia happier and reduce stigma.
Men’s Health Report calls for systematic solutions and health literacy
Global News | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing Professor John Oliffe shares insights from his co-authored report on the state of men's health in Canada.
Central Edmonton pegged as having some of the highest rates of premature deaths in men: report
Edmonton Journal | | Media coverage
Dr. John Oliffe, a professor at the University of British Columbia and co-author of the report, says social determinants of health are key drivers behind the higher rates of premature death among men in Canada, particularly in rural, remote, and…