Topics: Nursing
Exercise apps a good prescription to improve healthcare workers' mental health: Research
ANI News | | Media coverage
School of Nursing adjunct professor Agnes Black researchers co-authored a study which found that simple home workouts using exercise apps can effectively reduce depressive symptoms in healthcare workers.
Exercise apps a good prescription to boost healthcare workers’ mental health
| Announcement
Are you a healthcare working struggling with depression or burnout? New research involving School of Nursing adjunct professor, Agnes Black, shows that just 80 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week can reduce depressive symptoms.
The annual pride festival takes places this weekend and a conversation on the importance of pride
UBC Nursing | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc discussed the importance of the annual Vancouver Pride festival for 2SLGBTQ+ young people.
Men don’t talk about health. My hernia showed me that needs to change
The Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. John Oliffe was quoted in an opinion piece about men’s attitudes towards illnesses.
Interdisciplinary Applied Science research tackles health inequities, healthy aging
| Announcement
Five interdisciplinary research projects involving UBC Applied Science researchers are each receiving up to $25,000 from UBC Health to develop innovative solutions to pressing health challenges.
Dr. Sally Thorne appointed Member of the Order of Canada
| Announcement
UBC Nursing Professor Sally Thorne is appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada.
Dr. Sally Thorne among 85 new Order of Canada appointees
The Globe and Mail (subscription) | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Sally Thorne has been appointed Member of the Order of Canada for her extensive contributions to the practice and discipline of nursing.
Creating national standards for drug education
CTV Vancouver | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Emily Jenkins discussed how to best support children and youth when it comes to substance use education and intervention.
Canadian collaboration to develop national standards for substance use education and intervention in schools
| Announcement
UBC Nursing's Dr. Emily Jenkins discusses how the National Centre for Innovation and educational professionals are transforming substance use education in the K-12 school system.
How to Support Trans Youth in BC
The Tyee | | Media coverage
School of nursing Professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc commented on how support and care can help transgender youth.