Psychopaths may have an insensitivity to suffering
Do psychopathic traits allow people to ignore pain, or simply not care
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UBCO researcher looks at the stigma of prenatal cannabis use
Women worry about a doctor’s attitude or lack of knowledge
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Emo-jional rescue: UBCO researchers create tool to measure the emotion in emojis
New tool helps professors translate digital communications
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Texts can help when someone is dealing with a mental health crisis
UBCO researchers examine user responses to text-based crisis lines
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Psychedelic mushroom microdoses can improve mood, mental health
Microdosers noted improvements compared to non-microdosing peers
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UBCO researchers explore the impact of canine cuddles on students
Physical contact with a dog makes a significant difference to wellbeing
UBCO researcher examines the need for positive support when a child is sexually abused
New research from UBC Okanagan has determined if a child knows they have safe support from a trusted adult, it significantly increases the chances of that child disclosing they have been sexually assaulted. This likelihood is especially true when the offender is a family member or trusted caregiver.
UBCO researcher examines therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs
Michelle St. Pierre has been named UBC Okanagan’s student researcher of the year.