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Showing virtual love on Valentine’s Day

Showing virtual love on Valentine’s Day

By Nathan Skolski on February 11, 2021

Unfortunately, love isn’t the only thing in the air this Valentine’s Day season.

Posted in Media Releases, Spotlight | Tagged Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Psychology, Research

Lesley Lutes, professor of psychology and director of the Centre for Obesity and Well-being Research Excellence.

UBCO psychologists take part in Bell Let’s Talk Day mental health panel

By Patty Wellborn on January 26, 2021

UBC Okanagan’s Centre for Obesity and Well-being Research Excellence (CORE) and the department of psychology has partnered with the Mind of Mine Foundation to host a community-focused virtual mental health panel.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Centre for Obesity and Well-being Research Excellence, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Psychology

It will be an unusual Christmas for many as virtual gatherings have become the norm this season.

UBCO experts offer tips to help make this Christmas worth remembering

By Patty Wellborn on December 22, 2020

While it’s true that Christmas 2020 will be unusual for most, a team of UBC Okanagan experts suggest it doesn’t have to be a holiday season to regret. The experts’ advice includes everything from online shopping tips and getting some exercise to curling up with a good book.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Management, Health, Psychology, School of Health and Exercise Sciences

Leanne ten Brinke, assistant professor of psychology in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and study co-author.

UBC study explores link between social status and trust in decision-makers

By Nathan Skolski on December 3, 2020

A recent study examining perceptions of power suggests that individuals with lower socioeconomic statuses are more likely to have a negative view of policy or decision-makers.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Psychology

Zach Walsh, a clinical psychologist and professor in psychology in the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

UBCO’s substance use clinic goes virtual

By Nathan Skolski on October 14, 2020

At a time when many are in critical need of counselling and mental health services, UBC Okanagan’s Problematic Substance Clinic use has announced that it will be shifting its services online to support the community during COVID-19.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged College of Graduate Studies, Health, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Psychology

New UBCO study examines pain tolerance among cannabis users

New UBCO study examines pain tolerance among cannabis users

By Patty Wellborn on September 10, 2020

A recent study examining pain among cannabis users suggests that—unlike long-term opioid use—regular cannabis use does not appear to increase pain sensitivity.

Posted in Media Releases, Spotlight | Tagged College of Graduate Studies, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Psychology, Research

Lesley Lutes, professor of psychology and director of clinical training at UBC Okanagan.

Free COVID-19 mental health service enters new phase in response to public need

By Nathan Skolski on July 27, 2020

It was nearing the end of March—and Lesley Lutes recalls noticing a shift in attitudes from those who thought the COVID-19 outbreak would be short-lived.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged College of Graduate Studies, Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Psychology

Lots of people are using creative ideas like painting to keep busy during times of self-isolation and social distancing.

Want to come up with a creative idea? Here’s how.

By Patty Wellborn on June 12, 2020

A new study from UBC’s Okanagan campus is shedding light into how human creativity works and how novel ideas are formed—something the study’s researchers say is becoming increasingly important.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Psychology, Research

Take a minute to notice how you feel before, during and after your time on something like Facebook or Instagram. Does it pick you up or pull you down?

UBCO researcher discusses the good, and bad, of living connected

By Patty Wellborn on June 4, 2020

Even though much of Canada is loosening stay-at-home restrictions, people are realizing that social distancing and working from home is the new normal. And might be for some time.

Posted in News Features, Spotlight | Tagged Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Psychology, Research

Free mental health support available to all BC residents

Free mental health support available to all BC residents

By Nathan Skolski on April 15, 2020

All British Columbians now have access to free, psychological first-aid thanks to a collaboration between UBC Okanagan, the BC Psychological Association, and the province.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Health, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Psychology

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