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@ubcappscience
Canada’s Track 2 MAiD system presents challenges for assessors
UBC researchers examine the challenges physicians and nurse practitioners face when assessing eligibility for Track 2 medical assistance in dying (MAiD).
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UBC Magazine
The truth about sleep trends: What really works for good rest
Buzzworthy tips can potentially help or hinder your efforts to improve sleep.
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BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
Q&A with new investigator Dr. Trevor Goodyear
Researching mental health and substance use: Q&ADr. Trevor Goodyear's interest in working with youth stems from several years as a registered nurse in Ontario and BC, including in child and adolescent mental health at BC Children's Hospital. He joined BCCHR as an investigator in October 2025.
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UBC Magazine
What helps men ask for help?
Dr. John Oliffe speaks with podcast hosts Carol and Jeevan, to shed light on the question: Why do so many men avoid seeking mental health support—and how can we talk about it?
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CTV News
Beating the time-change blues
On CTV Your Morning Vancouver, UBC professor emeritus and sleep expert, Wendy Hall explains how to beat the time-change blues.
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Global News
Daylight saving time comes to an end
The Morning Show's Jennifer Palma interviews Dr. Wendy Hall about the effects of daylight saving time and the fall time change.
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CBC Radio - The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn
Dr. Angela Russolillo on The Early Edition
Professor says more open data needed to understand mental health care system needs.Dr. Angela Russolillo says a 'data void' exists in B.C.'s mental health system, making policy and care strategies more difficult.
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Global News
Women’s Health: Migrant youth sexual health gaps (video)
Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc chats with Global News host Jennifer Palma about sexual health gaps for young migrant youth.
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The Hill Times
When women’s mental health is ignored, the health system suffers
Dr. Angela Russolillo's OpEd in The Hill Times discusses the disproportionately high rates of stress, burnout and related mental health issues that women in healthcare experience. [IP access: UBC]