

UBCO School of Social Work
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@ubcosocialwork
We deliver graduate-level clinically focused social work education and produce impactful research, both to respond to the diverse needs of social work clients.



On #HumanRightsDay2024 we are grateful to @UNACVancouver for awarding @CIICUBC the Renata Shearer Award for contributions to advancing human rights. Renata Shearer was a tireless advocate promoting dignity and social justice for all. #DisabilityRights #HumanRights #Inclusion

Explore insights on mental health inequities with the Public Health Agency of Canada📷 Learn about findings from their report Inequalities in mental health, well-being, and wellness in Canada and see a live demo of their data tool. Details: bit.ly/48QjMpQ







Study by @ProfDowFleisner Sarah Dow-Fleisner @ubcosocialwork @ubcokanagan found mothers with #depression, but with external supports, can still #thrive & feel less stressed and more competent. Full story news.ok.ubc.ca/2023/08/08/mot… Full study journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11…

Where Are Kids Going when School's Out for Summer? via @TheTyee "If we want healthy kids and happy kids, we need to have happy and healthy caregivers!" @UBCFHSD @ubcosocialwork @ubcokanagan #CSSCF thetyee.ca/News/2023/07/2…













JOIN US: June 6th as BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie & UBCO's Dr. Jennifer Jakobi talk & take your questions on healthy aging strategies and issues facing older adults in todays world. @UBCO_Research @AFUNetwork @SrsAdvocateBC @fedretirees @CBCKelowna @GlobalOkanagan



