Photo: Vancouver school before earthquake and artist rendition of Vancouver school after hypothetical earthquake.
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Taking the pill as a teenager may have long-lasting effect on depression risk
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Research from PhD student Marlise Hofer and Dr. Frances Chen showed smelling your partner’s worn clothing may improve your sleep and reduce stress. More
UBC health psychologists launch global research project to study the psychological impact of COVID-19
Dr. Anita DeLongis and Dr. Nancy Sin launched a global study to examine how people are coping with the COVID-19 outbreak. More
Earthquake risk perception: A picture is worth a thousand stats
Research from PhD student Iris Lok and Dr. Elizabeth Dunn showed realistic images can be more effective than statistical data in persuading people to support seismic upgrades to schools in case of a major earthquake. Photo above. More
UBC study finds siblings of problem gamblers also impulsive, prone to risk-taking
Biological siblings of people with a gambling disorder also display markers of increased impulsivity and risk-taking, according to a study by Dr. Eve Limbrick-Oldfield, a postdoctoral fellow at the Centre for Gambling Research at UBC. More
Hiring committees that don’t believe in gender bias promote fewer women
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