Psychology

Meet Dr. Christopher Wilson, Registered Psychologist, Supervisor of UBCO Psychology Clinic Walk-In Service

Tell us about yourself, where you are from, when/why you joined UBCO and what you do I am a Registered Psychologist and Lecturer with the UBCO Psychology Department.  I originally trained in Edmonton and Calgary.  I then worked for approximately 30 years in Kelowna in publicly funded acute psychiatry and community mental health settings before […]

Can meeting by Zoom affect a first impression?

Can meeting by Zoom affect a first impression?

UBCO study examines the difference between in-person and videochat perceptions

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Psychedelic experience improves therapists’ ability to deliver ketamine therapy

Psychedelic experience improves therapists’ ability to deliver ketamine therapy

Therapists report that their personal experience with psychedelics helps them […]

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UBCO study explores access to psychedelics for therapeutic use

UBCO study explores access to psychedelics for therapeutic use

Patient perspectives suggest stigma, physician unfamiliarity can create barriers

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UBCO experts provide tips for heading back to school

UBCO experts provide tips for heading back to school

Helpful tips to ensure those first days are a success for everyone

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UBCO’s Mindfest an evening of scientific discovery, community engagement

UBCO’s Mindfest an evening of scientific discovery, community engagement

Department of Psychology presents discoveries into cannabis, mental health and beyond

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UBCO celebrates the Class of 2024

UBCO celebrates the Class of 2024

Graduation has extra meaning to many students this year

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Exceptional faculty members celebrated as 2024’s Researchers of the Year

Exceptional faculty members celebrated as 2024’s Researchers of the Year

UBCO researchers recognized for outstanding work and scholarly activity

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Using cannabis can ease cravings for street-level drugs, UBC research suggests

Using cannabis can ease cravings for street-level drugs, UBC research suggests

New findings from researchers at the University of British Columbia suggest that cannabis could play a role in addressing the ongoing opioid overdose crisis.

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The doctor is in

The doctor is in

Dr. Lesley Lutes’ vision is for a healthier future where everyone gets the psychological care they need, when they need it.

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