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Published: December 12, 2024

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Gig platform workers need better health and well-being protections

Gig economy workers face job insecurity, a lack of human interaction and more

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Raising awareness of intimate partner violence in queer relationships

The damage of intimate partner violence goes beyond heterosexual relationships

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How AI social robots could support people living with dementia and their care providers

Artificial intelligence could help personalize care at home and in long-term settings

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New genetic testing could tell you which antidepressant works best for you

Pharmacogenomic testing could help find effective treatment for depression faster

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Tips for how to cope with climate anxiety

These steps can help you move from eco-anxiety to positive action

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Heads up guys! How to create daily habits and routines to manage your mental health

Making healthy habits sustainable can help to fight depression

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When relationships break down, men are at risk of mental illness

A UBC study confirms that when men transition out of relationships they are at increased risk of mental illness

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What are microaggressions?

Here are examples of how microaggressions show up in everyday interactions, including in the workplace and health-care settings

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What’s the big deal? Here’s why microaggressions matter

Microaggressions reinforce power structures and actually harm our health

Bringing Indigenous ways of knowing into mental health supports

UBC researchers are listening to the experiences of diverse youth to help them develop coping strategies for cyberbullying

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How drug decriminalization in BC could help save lives

This Q&A with a UBC addictions expert answers some key questions about the decriminalization of illegal drugs in BC

Managing mental health as pandemic restrictions ease

Many people are dealing with anxiety as we return to the new normal; here are tips to deal with uncertainty

Is it time to move on from Wordle? How crossword puzzles can help train your brain

Trying a variety of puzzles can help keep you mentally sharp

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How to get motivated to start exercising at home

App-based workouts can help combat depression and boost mental health. Here are 7 tips to get moving

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Re-entry anxiety: How to adjust to a new, uncertain routine

As the pandemic eases and society opens up, UBC clinical psychologist Dr. Lynn Alden offers tips to help you cope

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Weighing the pandemic’s psychological toll

Worldwide survey seeks input on everyone’s mental health

Young adults unfairly blamed for COVID-19 spread

Young adults, unfairly blamed for COVID-19 spread, now face stress and uncertain futures

Stigma leads to social, health and economic distress

A women drinks hot chocolate to improve her mental health over the holiday season

How to boost your mental health over the holidays

Six strategies to help you get through December amid the COVID-19 pandemic