youth

Teens who participate in extracurriculars, get less screen time, have better mental health

Teens who participate in extracurriculars, get less screen time, have better mental health

A new study from UBC researchers finds that teens, especially girls, have better mental health when they spend more time taking part in extracurricular activities, like sports and art, and less time in front of screens.

Nov 2, 2020

Gay-straight alliances in schools reduce suicide risk for all students

Gay-straight alliances in schools reduce suicide risk for all students

Anti-homophobia efforts in schools can reduce the odds of suicidal thoughts and attempts by LGBT and straight students, a new UBC study finds.

Jan 20, 2014

A new UBC study examined contraceptive use, health outcomes as a result of sexual activity, and differences in behaviour among male and female East Asian adolescents.

Sex and B.C. East Asian teenagers

A new UBC study shows that most East Asian adolescents in B.C. are not sexually active, but those who are may engage in high-risk sexual behaviours.

Jul 17, 2013

Doing good is good for you: Volunteer adolescents enjoy healthier hearts

Giving back through volunteering is good for your heart, even at a young age, according to University of British Columbia researchers.

Feb 25, 2013

International visitors join dozens of local students in painting community mural

Students from the Surrey School District, graduate students from SFU and UBC, and a delegation of international graduate students will paint a community mural

Apr 11, 2012

UBC receives $1M from Bell for online youth mental health outreach and research

Vancouver, November 16, 2011 – Today UBC and Bell announced a $1M gift to establish the Bell Youth Mental Health IMPACT project. This initiative will enable researchers from the University of British Columbia to conduct mental health outreach to youth in need.

Nov 16, 2011

Foreign homestay students exposed to major health risks; need better safety net: UBC study

Foreign homestay students who come to Canada to attend high school without their parents are exposed to major health risks such as smoking, drug use and early sexual intercourse, according to University of British Columbia research.

Jul 13, 2010