Supporting people who use substances
BC CENTRE ON SUBSTANCE USE
Dr . Rupinder Brar , UBC clinical assistant professor of family practice and a clinician researcher at the BC Centre on Substance Use , discusses the rise in overdose deaths during COVID-19 and the actions being taken to protect vulnerable populations .
The hidden costs for kids
VANCOUVER SUN
From school closures to parental stress , Dr . Michael Kobor , UBC professor of medical genetics and Canada Research Chair in Social Epigenetics , and Dr . Candice Odgers , University of California , explain how the pandemic may be impacting children ’ s developing brains and ability to thrive , and reveal measures we can take to protect the next generation .
UBC Learning Circle embraces community solutions
UBC
New webinars from the
UBC Learning Circle , a partnership between the Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health and the First Nations Health Authority , offer insight on cultural safety , housing security and wellness during the pandemic .
Sexual health and domestic violence during COVID-19
VANCOUVER SUN
Dr . Lori Brotto , UBC professor of obstetrics and gynaecology , reveals how the pandemic is affecting sexual behaviour and why the crisis could lead to an increase in domestic violence .
How psychology can explain pushback against mandatory masks
CBC RADIO
Dr . Steven Taylor , UBC professor of psychiatry , explores why some people are reluctant to wear face masks .
The importance of exercise during a pandemic
UBC
Dr . Teresa Liu-Ambrose , UBC professor of physical therapy , explains the impact of exercise on cognitive health .
The impact of COVID-19 on maternal mental health
CTV NEWS
Dr . Gillian Hanley , UBC assistant professor of
obstetrics and gynaecology , on a new study investigating the impacts of COVID-19 on pregnant women ’ s mental health .
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