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Excited to share the following study about drug decriminalization implications for youth services providers, led by @ubcosot.bsky.social students, Dr. Skye Barbic and colleagues. Read it here: https://harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12954-025-01320-x
In the latest episode of the 'Awareness with Rob Daniels' podcast, the host has a conversation with Advancing Health scientist Dr. Skye Barbic. They discuss youth #MentalHealth, including the double edged-sword of technology and #SocialMedia. Give it a listen🎧 https://bit.ly/4hpLIoI
📢 New Publication Alert! CAMH researchers & Dr. Skye Barbic co-authored a new paper offering youth-informed recommendations for governments, policymakers & planners to improve public health responses in future emergencies. Read more: https://link.springer.com/article/10.17269/s41997-025-01109-2c
UBC MOT students got hands-on experience with innovative technologies and mobility devices at the 2025 Assistive Technology and Wheelchair Skills Training Days! A big thank-you to the amazing organizations who shared their expertise and inspired the future OTs.
RHSC Internal Scholarship Competition Now Open! UBC Rehabilitation Sciences students are invited to apply for 3 Alumni Scholarships and 2 Arthritis Society Scholarships. Deadline: October 17 at 12pm. Eligibility criteria & application instructions under each award rehab.med.ubc.ca/awards-and-f...
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Important study in light of recent news on MLMs as therapists: "While AIH could complement less-complex services [in mental health], it could not replace the therapeutic value of human interaction" @skyebarbic.bsky.social jopm.jmir.org/2025/1/e69449/
Perception of AI Use in Youth Mental Health Services: Qualitative Study
Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has made significant advancements in healthcare. A key application of AI in mental health is the use of AI-powered chatbots; however, empirical evid...
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Excited to share a new paper by Principal Investigator Dr. William Miller and research assistant Adit Dhariwal. It explores the growing challenge of fraudulent participation in research, with recommendations on prevention and detection. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #research #academicsky
Fraud, Deception, and Subversion: Recommendations for Maintaining Data Integrity
Researchers increasingly use online tools to advertise studies, recruit participants, and collect data, enabling access to individuals in remote or ru…
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@advancinghealth.bsky.social Scientist Dr. Skye Barbic has received a 4-year CIHR Project Grant for a study of integrated #youthservices, with the goal to build on the collection and implementation of data at Foundry, a network of centres providing youth services in BC. buff.ly/jZQLO1c #research
Team collaboration and a major new grant strengthen Foundry's evidence-informed services for young people - Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy
The team behind a major grant to study integrated youth services shared how their collaboration emerged and how they hope to transform services for youth.
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The Peer-HELP study is actively recruiting participants to help improve peer support and social connection in patients with lower limb loss. Take part in a 30–60 minute interview to share your experiences adjusting to life with limb loss and accessing peer support resources.
Associate Professor Dr. Brodie Sakakibara is the Principal Investigator on a newly funded CIHR Project Grant, which will support a study of self-management for stroke after discharge from the hospital led by @ubcrhsc.bsky.social postdoctoral fellow Dr. Elise Wiley osot.ubc.ca/2025/07/30/e... #OT365
The mission to enhance support for recovery after stroke in Dr. Brodie Sakakibara's new study - Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy
Dr. Brodie Sakakibara's ENHANCE Study aims to refine programs of self-management for people living with stroke.
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Associate Professor Dr. Brodie Sakakibara, @agingsmart.bsky.social colleagues Drs. Janice Eng and Jennifer Yao, et al.'s publication in @thelancetneuro.bsky.social demonstrated that their Walk ‘n Watch protocol could lead to improved mobility after stroke www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #OT365
Safety and effectiveness of the Walk ‘n Watch structured, progressive exercise protocol delivered by physical therapists for inpatient stroke rehabilitation in Canada: a phase 3, multisite, pragmatic,...
Although clinical guidelines support high repetitions of walking after stroke, practice is slow to change. We undertook an implementation trial to ena…
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OSOT Associate Professor & @advancinghealth.bsky.social Scientist @skyebarbic.bsky.social, colleagues from @foundrybc.bsky.social & @mathisoncentre.bsky.social, and MOT students Kaylie Schols-Flett & Bridgette Ferrara explore youth peer support workers in IYS link.springer.com/article/10.1... #OT365
The Occupation of Youth Peer Support Workers Within an Integrated Youth Services Initiative - Community Mental Health Journal
Youth peer support workers (YPSWs) use lived/living experience to provide support. However, there is a knowledge gap about service impact on YPSWs themselves. To understand (1) impact being a YPSW has...
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An exciting new publication from the CanStroke team looking at safety and effectiveness of the Walk ‘n Watch exercise protocol - implemented across Canada at 12 study sites recruiting over 300 participants! 🧠🚶 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
ICYMI: Professor Emerita Dr. Catherine Backman's discussion with Cheryl Koehn, the Founder and President of @acejointhealth.bsky.social, covers the importance of finding the right splints and assisted devices for managing arthritis arthritisathome.jointhealth.org?p=6389 #ArthritisAtHome #OT365
Arthritis At Home 282 – Finding the right splints and assisted devices for your arthritis | Arthritis At Home
This episode of Arthritis At Home features Dr. Catherine Backman, Professor Emerita from the University of British Columbia.
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New paper out today. The Occupation of Youth Peer Support Workers Within an Integrated Youth Services Initiative. link.springer.com/article/10.1... @UBCOSOT @Foundrybc @HealthCanada3 #occupation #peersupport
The Occupation of Youth Peer Support Workers Within an Integrated Youth Services Initiative - Community Mental Health Journal
Youth peer support workers (YPSWs) use lived/living experience to provide support. However, there is a knowledge gap about service impact on YPSWs themselves. To understand (1) impact being a YPSW has...
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JointHealth™ express - #ArthritisAtHome 282 – Finding the right splints & assisted devices for your arthritis. Watch now: arthritisathome.jointhealth.org?p=6389 #CRArthritis #OT @schroeder-uhn.bsky.social @arthritispower.bsky.social @ucalgary.bsky.social @ucalgarymed.bsky.social
Arthritis At Home 282 – Finding the right splints and assisted devices for your arthritis | Arthritis At Home
This episode of Arthritis At Home features Dr. Catherine Backman, Professor Emerita from the University of British Columbia.
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Associate Professor Dr. Skye Barbic and a team of multidisciplinary researchers have been awarded a 4-year, $1.73M CIHR Project Grant for data analysis and implementation research with @foundrybc.bsky.social, which provides evidence-informed services for young people. 👏 Read more > bit.ly/3GIKO93
Professor Dr. Tal Jarus and Lisa Gardin, the General Manager of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival, have received a grant from UBC's Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund to comprehensively assess and enhance the festival's accessibility communityengagement.ubc.ca/news/meet-th... #OT365
Meet the Spring 2025 Recipients of UBC’s Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund - Community Engagement
This spring, the PRE Fund supported 16 new university-community partnerships advancing food justice, cultural memory, Indigenous resurgence, and more across BC. These projects prioritize community lea...
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Three @ubcrhsc.bsky.social students supervised by OSOT faculty have won CGS-D Awards! Avneet's, Janna's, and @astouthiambc.bsky.social's research covers youth mental health, peer support for brain injury, and West-Central African migration to Metro Vancouver rehab.med.ubc.ca/2025/07/18/2... #OT365
2025 Canada Graduate Scholarship-Doctoral Recipients | Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences
Congratulations to our recipients of the Canada Graduate Scholarships-Doctoral (CGS-D)! The CGS-D are administered jointly by Canada’s three granting agencies CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC and are awarded to...
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UBC RHSC@ubcrhsc.bsky.social · last yr.Congratulations to Avneet Dhillon, Janna Griffioen, and @astouthiambc.bsky.social our 2025 CGS-D Recipients! The CGSD are awarded to high-calibre Doctoral level scholars to help develop their research skills and assists in the training of highly qualified personnel. rehab.med.ubc.ca/2025/07/18/2...
It was wonderful to engage in riveting discussions, international innovation, and explore the beautiful city of Stockholm with friends, colleagues, and MATTERS Lab alumni!
We had a great experience attending the ISPO 20th World Congress in Sweden. A global celebration where Adit and Brittany had the privilege of presenting, and a special congratulations to Adit for winning the Best Paper and Poster in the sustainability category! #ISPO2025
Are you an OT coming to Canada to work? Our Program for Internationally-Educated OTs (PIE-OT) is a fully-online, structured course designed to familiarize you with everything required to prepare you for the transition to become an OT in Canada. Apply now to start in Sept 🎉 > bit.ly/4eTFhJg #OT365
Two of our labs are hiring! Please share these opportunities 1/ The CEDAR Lab is looking for a research coordinator to facilitate daily operations, data collection, and research protocols, including progress of research projects. ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcsta...
CEDAR Research Coordinator
Staff - Non Union Job Category Non Union Technicians and Research Assistants Job Profile Non Union Salaried - Research Assistant /Technician 3 Job Title CEDAR Research Coordinator Department Schmidt L...
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Have you or anyone you know ever wondered how human occupations shape our lives, communities, and health? Our undergraduate course, OSOT 301: Introduction to Human Occupation, is now open for registration for Winter Term 1 (September-December)! osot.ubc.ca/2025/06/24/o... #OT365 @migration.ubc.ca
Registration now open for our undergraduate course, OSOT 301: Introduction to Human Occupation - Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy
Learn about fundamental concepts in occupational science and occupational therapy with our undergraduate course, OSOT 301.
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As part of World Brain Day 2025, Assistant Professor Dr. Julia Henderson will present "Countering Ageism, Cultivating Creativity, and Promoting Citizenship and Well-being through the Arts" to @bcbrainwellness.bsky.social at 12:00 pm on July 23 www.bcbrainwellness.ca/events/world... #OT365
World Brain Day 2025: Caring For Our Minds and Well-being Through Life's Journey — BC Brain Wellness Program
Join the BC Brain Wellness Program for our annual hybrid World Brain Day celebration! This year’s event will explore the interconnections between the mind, well-being, and resilience throughout life, ...
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Are you an OT with 3+ years of clinical experience? Join our team as a part-time, online Program Facilitator for the Program for Internationally-Educated Occupational Therapists (PIE-OT) and support internationally-educated OTs entering the Canadian workforce. Job description >> bit.ly/4kj6WnV
@ubcrhsc.bsky.social student Avneet Dhillon, OSOT faculty Dr. Suzanne Huot & @skyebarbic.bsky.social, and colleagues from @foundrybc.bsky.social & @sfu-fhs.bsky.social examine the use of integrated youth services by demographic in BC in Can. J. Psychiatry: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #OT365
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To mark its ten-year anniversary, St. Paul's Foundation wrote a story on @foundrybc.bsky.social's impact, history, and aims featuring OSOT Associate Professor & @advancinghealth.bsky.social Scientist @skyebarbic.bsky.social's comments on co-design & measurement helpstpauls.com/promise/2025... #OT365
Celebrating a decade of youth health care at Foundry
For ten years, Foundry has been providing essential, accessible, and affordable services for young people in BC.
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We are proud to announce that Dr. Julia Schmidt has been promoted to Associate Professor with tenure. Congratulations, Dr. Schmidt! osot.ubc.ca/2025/07/02/j... #OT365
Dr. Julia Schmidt promoted to Associate Professor with tenure - Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy
Dr. Julia Schmidt reflects on her academic journey in this short interview.
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Associate Professor @skyebarbic.bsky.social, @foundrybc.bsky.social Co-Executive Director Dr. Steve Mathias, @camhnews.bsky.social's Dr. Jo Henderson, @marcozenone.bsky.social, et al. examine videos on mental health on TikTok journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... #OT365 @advancinghealth.bsky.social
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