Melissa Feddersen

Insufferable in my earnest optimism and hopefulness. In my defence, it is genuine at least 92% of the time. #ubcwellbeing

[Helen Bevan @HelenBevan]

The past two years of compounding emotional strain has shown that leaders need to shift their focus - from providing operational tools & resources - to meeting & supporting emotional well-being at work. Strategies to be more supportive: https://t.co/AHYBfUz51z By @sarahnollwilson

[CMHA BC @CMHABC]

"People are drained, and we need sustained action.” - @JMorrisCMHABC

According to @CMHA_NTL and @UBC's research, community #MentalHealth services are #RunningOnEmpty due to underfunding. https://t.co/kDVVITnUCg

[Melissa Feddersen @FeddersenMeliss]

Love to see it @laurenairth !!!

[UBC Health @ubc_health]

Congratulations to nine interdisciplinary teams across #UBC Vancouver and @ubcokanagan who have been awarded funding for innovative health research through our HIFI program. Find out who they are! https://t.co/JUjmn34khg

#betterhealthtogether

[Toward the Heart @towardtheheart]

New Paper! Investigating opioid preference to inform safer supply services: a cross sectional study. Available here: https://t.co/dpaBpqzv33

[Melissa Feddersen @FeddersenMeliss]

@MeghanWise_ UGHHH MEGHAN! So sorry.

[Melissa Feddersen @FeddersenMeliss]

@TKootenayoo Take care Tashia! Let us know if there is anything we can do to support you while you are ill!

[Centre for Suicide Prevention @cspyyc]

Our first news roundup of 2022 has stories about how to support someone who is grieving a suicide loss and how suicide contagion can be prevented among young people. https://t.co/iSlhVhutr8

[USHPCN @ushpcn]

Join to hear more about the U.S. Health Promoting Campuses Network, how to adopt the #OkanaganCharter, & become a #HealthPromotingCampus

[Scott Leatherdale @DrLeatherdale]

New @COMPASS_UW paper by @gcwilliams_ showing that 'grass-roots' #school #vaping prevention may not work and may in fact increase risk.

Evidence-based programs needed in schools.

More support needed: Evaluating the impact of school e-cigarette preve... https://t.co/HyGzch0QyC

[Melissa Feddersen @FeddersenMeliss]

@TRUChrisAdam NASPA...Orlando....Launching the charter. @TRUChrisAdam

[Melissa Feddersen @FeddersenMeliss]

This is some impressive leadership in wellbeing. Thanks Christine! And thanks also for that time you told me my skirt was in my tights before I presented.

[Kelty Mental Health @KeltyCentre]

Listen to our latest podcast episode for school professionals, & learn how staff well-being is linked to student wellness & success, & strategies to use at an individual, collective, & systems level to support staff & student wellness.
Listen now! https://t.co/wIKa3QY8sl

[CMHA Kelowna @cmhakelowna]

GOOD NEWS EVERYONE
Our Wellness on Wheels mobile counselling and navigation services for young people 12-24 years old is up and running.
🚐 Westbank First Nation Wednesday from 2-6pm at the WFN Youth Centre, 1880 Quail Lane
📞For more info call Foundry Kelowna at 236.420.2803

[Healthy UBC @HealthyUBC]

Through UBC’s Employee and Family Assistance Program, eligible employees have access to free, solution-focused and confidential counselling services and clinically developed resources to help you and your family resolve a wide range of issues. Learn more: https://t.co/f5pEgYyosu

[Dr. Gen Creighton 🌈 @GCreight]

I love this graphic! Effective implementation of evidence is always centered on strong relationships, careful values clarification and good listening #implementation

[Psychology Today @PsychToday]

Here's what to do when life seems particularly hard or out of control https://t.co/hKKjbQrwJB

[Melissa Feddersen @FeddersenMeliss]

Also HUMANE.

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

“In Finland, the # of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.” https://t.co/EH3rer007r

[Melissa Feddersen @FeddersenMeliss]

CRITICAL research here. Socioecological health promotion MATTERS for mental health.

[Skye Barbic she/her/hers @skye_barbic]

Hot off the press: @UBCFamPractice resident project: Social Determinant of Health and Depression in adults presenting to the #emergencydepartment: implications for #familymedicine. https://t.co/B9i3G86Sjo thank you @DrRitaMc @mattmenear for making this happen.

[Toward the Heart @towardtheheart]

**Drug Alert - Vernon - Dec 16 2021**

Interior Heath has issued an overdose alert for Vernon due to an increase in drug poisoning (OD) presentation at the Emergency Department and at other community service sites.

[UBC Health @ubc_health]

Have you registered yet? The Substance Use and Stimga webinar focuses on how stigma and discrimination impact the health of people who use drugs, the power of respectful language, and the important role educators have in reducing stigma. Register: https://t.co/J1fGFO4Y0B

@BCCSU