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Flipping stigma: An online resource developed by people with dementia to challenge stigma and discrimination
| Announcement
Edited: July 5, 2022 Feeling excluded. Judged by others. Disrespected or seen as incapable. For those living with dementia, discrimination can be a daily experience.
UBC research group launches online toolkit to combat stigma around dementia
Surrey Now-Leader | | Media coverage
With more than 60,000 people in B.C living with dementia, an action group that included UBC nursing researchers and people with dementia developed a set of tools to combat stigma. Social work professor Dr. Deborah O’Connor and advocate Jim Mann were…
Separation and divorce really affect men’s mental health
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
A study led by UBC nursing professor Dr. John Oliffe and research associate Gabriela Montaner found that men suffer an increased risk of mental illness after a relationship ends.
Fighting the stigma against dementia
CTV | | Media coverage
With more than 60,000 people in B.C living with dementia, an action group that included UBC nursing researchers and people with dementia developed a set of tools to combat stigma. Nursing professor Dr. Alison Phinney, social work professor Dr.…
This is what happens to men after ending a relationship: study
GQ (Mexico) | | Media coverage
A study led by UBC nursing professor Dr. John Oliffe found that men suffer an increased risk of mental illness after ending a relationship.
UBC nursing professors Dr. Leanne Currie and Dr. Kathy Rush commented on virtual medical appointments.
Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
UBC nursing professors Dr. Leanne Currie and Dr. Kathy Rush commented on virtual medical appointments.
Advocates and researchers say people with disabilities are left out of B.C. COVID strategy
Capital Daily | | Media coverage
UBC nursing professor Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch spoke about the impact of the pandemic on people with disabilities.
Goggles or face shields not needed for most people to prevent COVID-19, experts say
Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
UBC nursing professor Dr. Sabrina Wong and ophthalmology professor Dr. Kevin Gregory-Evans gave comments about catching COVID-19 through the eyes.
When relationships break down, men are at risk of mental illness
| Announcement
A new UBC study confirms that when men transition out of relationships, they are at increased risk of mental illness, including anxiety, depression and suicide.
Nursing schools come under strain as pandemic wears on
University Affairs | | Media coverage
Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc, director and professor at UBC's school of nursing, was quoted about the increased demand from prospective students for UBC’s nursing program and greater awareness of the expertise that’s required.