Therapist-guided remote cognitive behavioural therapy appears to be as effective as in-person therapy for a range of mental health problems, study finds: ow.ly/kUPq50R4A5w

Early intervention is crucial for better recovery from an eating disorder. Be aware of the behavioural, social & physical signs to look out for in youth with this expert advice: ow.ly/a7T250R81i5

🥑 An avocado a day keeps the doctor away! Recent research suggests daily avocado consumption may improve overall diet quality: ow.ly/YVKF50R80KP

Exercise, nutrition, creating connections - there are so many ways to improve mental and physical well-being at the same time!

Learn Dr. Silke Cresswell's 5 tips to improve well-being: bit.ly/3TXcQAc #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth

Interested in health research? #WeAreHiring a Communications Lead to support our team for a one-year term through media relations, copywriting, event organization & more. Apply today: vchri.ca/careers

#LendAHand to help researchers at The B.R.A.I.N. Lab evaluate the safety & efficacy of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for adults with alcohol use disorder: vchri.ca/research-study… #ParticipateInResearch #YesToResearch UBC Department of Psychiatry christian schutz Clairvoyantrx Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health

A Lawson Research study suggests that people experiencing homelessness could be more likely to develop earlier onset dementia: ow.ly/8IWX50R81g5

What is metadata & why is it beneficial for health research? Join us on May 6 for an overview of GenomeBC’s Health Omics Metadata Commons, a centralized platform containing a collection of health omics. Register to attend: vchri.ca/events/Metadat…

In honor of #WorldParkinsonsDay , learn about some of the novel treatments & resources that can support patients with Parkinson’s disease: vchri.ca/stories/2022/0… Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health UBC Department of Medicine Pacific Parkinson's Research Institute Parkinson Society BC Parkinson's Foundation

VCHRI researcher Dr. Brodie Sakakibara recently led a national research team to evaluate the feasibility of a telerehabilitation program for improving lower extremity recovery after stroke: ow.ly/VZnN50R80Ku Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention & Management UBC Southern Medical

New funding opportunity! 📢 VCHRI SPARKS provides an opportunity for students to receive hands-on experience by undertaking a summer project with a VCHRI principal investigator. Learn more & apply by Apr 22: vchri.ca/services/start…

#DidYouKnow that Canada is one of the countries with the highest prevalence of IBS in the world at an estimated 18%? Learn about the symptoms & treatments for IBS in this Q&A with VCHRI expert Dr. Sarvee Moosavi: vchri.ca/stories/2024/0… #IBSAwarenessMonth

Arthritis can increase risks of cardiovascular disease. Find out how heart-healthy habits can reduce your risk with these Arthritis Society Canada tips: ow.ly/ogQj50R81ck

#ParticipateInResearch to help investigators explore prosthetists' & occupational therapists' perspectives on the potential application of 3D printing in clinical settings: vchri.ca/research-study… #YesToResearch #LendAHand Dr. Ben Mortenson Research ICORD Rehab Research Program UBC Rehabilitation Sciences (RHSC)

We are thrilled to see that Dr. James Johnson has been appointed as Associate Director, Fundamental Research and Preclinical Models at VCH Research Institute!

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