Stigma and Resilience Among Vulnerable Youth Centre

Supportive families and schools help prevent substance use among transgender youth: UBC study

Strong family and school connections are helping prevent transgender youth from smoking cigarettes and using marijuana, even among those targeted by violence.

Jun 10, 2019

First Canadian study of gender-affirming surgery highlights a long and frustrating journey for transgender patients

First Canadian study of gender-affirming surgery highlights a long and frustrating journey for transgender patients

Access to gender-affirming surgery has improved in British Columbia over the past couple years, but transgender people needing to access surgery still face complex and often unclear pathways.

Oct 17, 2017

Gay, lesbian and bisexual teens half as likely to play sports as straight youth

Gay, lesbian and bisexual teens half as likely to play sports as straight youth

While participation in sports has been declining among high school students in B.C. overall, even fewer gay, lesbian and bisexual teens are involved in sports than 15 years ago, says a new UBC study.

Feb 22, 2017

School-based LGBTQ policies may reduce suicide attempts and health-care costs

School-based LGBTQ policies may reduce suicide attempts and health-care costs

LGBTQ support programs in schools could significantly reduce suicide attempts, binge drinking and other risky behaviours among both straight and sexual minority students.

Jul 27, 2016

Tackling the trauma: Male survivors of sexual abuse hope for more understanding

Tackling the trauma: Male survivors of sexual abuse hope for more understanding

As Canada marks Men’s Health Month, a UBC nursing researcher is calling for greater understanding and support for male survivors of sexual abuse.

Jun 26, 2015