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Peer support to better men’s mental health at core of new B.C. study
Today in BC | | Media coverage
UBC Nursing's Drs. Paul Sharp and John Oliffe (UBC’s Men’s Health Research Program) are finding ways to help men with their mental health struggles through the power of social connection.
Representative for children and youth calls for expanded services, protections for gender-diverse kids
CBC | | Media coverage
School of Nursing professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc commented on the lack of healthcare and support for two-spirit and gender-diverse children and youth.
Alzheimer Society of B.C. urges residents to plan ahead for climate emergencies
Global News | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch is the featured speaker in a webinar on building climate resilience for people with dementia.
World-first program aims to transform mental health therapy for men
| Announcement
Every day in Canada, approximately nine men die by suicide. Dr. Zac Seidler, a member of UBC's Reducing Male Suicide research cluster, has created a new, man-centric form of therapy to improve how men in crisis engage with and respond to…
Unlocking the potential of peer support to improve men’s mental health
| Announcement
UBC Nursing's Dr. Paul Sharp discusses in a Q&A his research on men's mental health and how peer support impacts it.
Nursing 1965 - 58th reunion
| Spotlight
Twelve members of the Nursing Class of '65 got together for their 58th reunion in Victoria, BC for afternoon tea and dinner.
'Very, very hard to breathe': Experts call wildfires a 'major public health concern' for Canada
CTV News | | Media coverage
Nursing lecturer Raluca Radu said that wildfire smoke needs to be treated as a public health concern as the climate crisis worsens
Students disheartened after anti-Pride protests lead to empty desks at Ontario schools
Toronto Star | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc commented on the importance of rainbow symbols in schools for LGBTQ youth.
Trying to drink less? 10 non-alcoholic beers you need on your radar
Best Health | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Emily Jenkins discussed the increase in alcohol consumption after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Man fired by text after disclosing hepatitis C diagnosis wins $65K in human rights case
CBC | | Media coverage
Nursing PhD candidate Trevor Goodyear discussed the stigma around hepatitis C.