Psychology

UBC happiness expert gives tips for a more joyous holiday

By Nathan Skolski on December 19, 2019

New research from UBC’s Okanagan campus has developed a innovative model to map the impact of trauma on a pregnant woman and her uterus if she were involved in an accident—with the hopes of making everything from airbags to seatbelts safer for all.

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

Raising children in the age of screen time

By Patty Wellborn on November 22, 2019

Technology is everywhere—including on the minds of parents and caregivers who are struggling to balance screen time with other activities for their young children.

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

Psychology graduate student Cassidy Wallis won UBCO's 3MT when she presented her research on how and when child abuse is reported.

UBCO collaboration with RCMP recognizes importance of reporting child abuse

By Patty Wellborn on November 14, 2019

A special working relationship between a UBC grad student, the RCMP and the Kelowna Child Advocacy Centre may lead to enhanced support and faster treatment for victims of child abuse.

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

UBCO graduate Kathleen Cusmano and her dog Haven will cross the stage together during the 4 p.m. ceremony Thursday, June 6.

Defying the odds

By Christine Zeindler on June 6, 2019

Two students who have the extra challenge of being sight-impaired will cross the stage at UBC Okanagan’s convocation ceremony on Thursday to receive their Bachelor of Arts degrees in psychology.

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

UBC Okanagan Assoc. Prof. Zach Walsh says the government needs to do a rethink when it comes to medicinal cannabis as new research indicates more and more people are substituting cannabis for prescription drugs, including opiate pain killers. Darren Hull photo.

‘Ecstasy’ shows promise for post-traumatic stress treatment

By Patty Wellborn on May 30, 2019

An international study involving researchers from UBC Okanagan has shown that MDMA, also known as ecstasy, may be a valuable tool for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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

Lesley Lutes, clinical health psychologist and director of the PhD program in clinical psychology at UBC’s Okanagan campus.

Walk-in well-being clinic permanently open for business

By Patty Wellborn on May 29, 2019

What began as a five-week pilot project to gauge demand for no-barrier mental health services has evolved into a permanent walk-in-wellness clinic on UBC’s Okanagan campus.

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

Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility and Kelowna—Lake Country MP Stephen Fuhr are surrounded by UBC Okanagan researchers as they cut the ribbon at the official building opening.

UBC Okanagan opens new community-engaged research space

By Nathan Skolski on April 15, 2019

Research for those living with chronic disease, physical disability and obesity is set to get a boost with the opening of two new community-focused research spaces at UBC Okanagan.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Faculty of Health and Social Development, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Psychology, Research, School of Health and Exercise Sciences, Southern Medical Program

Cassidy Wallis presents her research at UBC Okanagan’s sixth annual Three Minute Thesis competition.

Psychology student captures top prize at UBCO 3MT final

By Patty Wellborn on March 15, 2019

A captivating topic and plenty of passion propelled Cassidy Wallis into the winner’s circle at UBC Okanagan’s sixth annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.

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

For many, the traditional first date conversation takes place online before meeting in person.

Expert Q&A: First comes Tinder, then comes marriage

By Nathan Skolski on February 13, 2019

The way many people discover romance is undergoing a radical shift. Where once we may have met our romantic partners in the checkout line at the grocery store, the norm has shifted to connecting online first. How did this happen and what does it mean for the future of romance?

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