Michelle St. Pierre

Clinical Psychology & Drugs | Postdoctoral Researcher @mycomedicapbc and @ubc

[Michelle St. Pierre @ms_st_pierre]

🚨New article alert!
We found positive changes consistent with medium-sized within-subject effects for #cannabis in the #treatment of #PTSD https://t.co/80vmaBgwp0 @fass_ubco

[FASS UBCO @fass_ubco]

New research by FASS Dept of Psychology faculty members suggests that incorporating ketamine-assisted therapy into therapists’ personal experiences can enhance the competency of practitioners. Find out more: https://t.co/NrPQHG4f2f

[Michelle St. Pierre @ms_st_pierre]

Our new study found that 60% of patients were dissatisfied when discussing #psychedelics for therapeutic purposes with their MD, and over 50% of them felt judged or discriminated against. We must do better for patients!

[FASS UBCO @fass_ubco]

A recent study by two faculty members from the Department of Psychology explores how the stigma of psychedelics can impact its use for therapeutic purposes. Learn more: https://t.co/wfclv4tBLi

[Captain Jack 🏴‍☠️ @OilersJack]

Getting pumped up for Game 6 💃🕺🏽

LFG 🚀🚀🚀

[The CORE - Directed by Dr. Lesley Lutes @the_CORE_ubco]

Congrats to the recent @ubcokanagan clinical psychology graduates! Having 5 new psychologists who have been trained to properly assess, diagnose, & deliver evidence-based treatment to those struggling with their mental & behavioural health will positively impact the lives of many

[Brian Barnett @BrianBarnettMD]

The FDA’s MDMA adcom was an excellent example of why ideological conflicts of interest should be declared in science. If you’re “anti corporadelic” because your end goal is decriminalizing psychedelics, panelists need to know that as much as they need to know about financial COIs

[The CORE - Directed by Dr. Lesley Lutes @the_CORE_ubco]

Thank you @ubcokanagan for the recognition of a 2024 Researcher of the Year! This is sig. in acknowledging that just like cardiovascular health, mental health is an equally important factor that impacts health outcomes. Congratulations to my colleagues Drs. Ford & Wong! #bcpoli

[FASS UBCO @fass_ubco]

Clinical Psychology Professor Dr. Zach Walsh was part of a research team investigating cannabis use and its role in addressing the ongoing opioid crisis: https://t.co/xJiAy8o8St

[André Picard @picardonhealth]

Shroom Boom: As interest in medicinal #psilocybin grows, @CBCNews looks at how it is produced, the state of research and the red tape experienced by people who hope it will alter the course of their lives, by @jphballard https://t.co/Am0J1BGVXx #psychedelics #MentalHealth

[The CORE - Directed by Dr. Lesley Lutes @the_CORE_ubco]

Thank you Chief Coroner, Lisa Lapointe, for your unrelenting leadership in trying to finally address the mental health & substance use crisis in our province. You are absolutely right; what we need is to implement an evidence-based, data-driven plan that can be evaluated. #bcpoli

[The CORE - Directed by Dr. Lesley Lutes @the_CORE_ubco]

The Dr. will be in the house!👩‍⚕️Starting Jan. 2024 I will be working alongside my physician colleagues to provide integrated primary care at the Student Health Clinic here @ubcokanagan. We will start providing services 1 day a week. Stay tuned for more updates in the New Year! 🎉

[The CORE - Directed by Dr. Lesley Lutes @the_CORE_ubco]

Recent global events have touched many people across the world. For anyone impacted in our community we wanted to share available resources, including the free UBCO walk-in clinic, available to all community members 18+. https://t.co/azWrCZq41d

[The CORE - Directed by Dr. Lesley Lutes @the_CORE_ubco]

🌎🧠This #WorldMentalHealthDay, learn about our mission to increase access to psychological services in BC: https://t.co/5IWlK8YPLm. Let today serve as a reminder that while talking about mental health is important, data-driven change is required. 💪 #BCpoli

[Vanessa Porter, PhD @VanessaPorter]

Rent for a 1 bed apt in Vancouver in 2003: $759/mo ($9,108 annual)

Rent for a 1 bed apt in Vancouver in 2023: $2680/mo ($32,160 annual)

➡️353% increase

PGS-D funding 2003: $21,000
PGS-D funding 2023: $21,000

➡️0% increase

Make it make sense.

#SupportOurScience

[Michelle St. Pierre @ms_st_pierre]

Shutting Down Cannabis Compassion Clubs Hurts Patients and the Public via @TheTyee https://t.co/RF0lxfTApL

[Michelle St. Pierre @ms_st_pierre]

@WhatSoNot Vancouver, BC!

[FASS UBCO @fass_ubco]

UBCO #Psychology Professor Dr. Lesley Lutes says a doctor’s office should be a one-stop shop for all of your health-care needs in a recent #VancouverSun op-ed. https://t.co/F4HCiVFEtW

[The CORE - Directed by Dr. Lesley Lutes @the_CORE_ubco]

Link in image ⬇️ to Dr. Penner’s interview with @richardzussman on integrating psychologists into primary care. We need transformative meaningful change in how we approach the treatment of mental & behavioural health. As contracted providers, psychologists can support this change

[Michelle St. Pierre @ms_st_pierre]

@tomhudock @the_CORE_ubco @fass_ubco @DavidSuzukiFDN That same review stated "Case studies have documented... an overall higher risk for lung injury... Inconsistent evidence for the association between cannabis smoking and lung cancer." Not exactly smoke 'em if you got 'em but not as dire as tobacco effects.

[Michelle St. Pierre @ms_st_pierre]

@tomhudock @the_CORE_ubco @fass_ubco @DavidSuzukiFDN There are risks to smoking anything. To reduce harms, use a vaporizer or ingest. A 2018 review found acute and chronic harms of weed smoking but "respiratory symptoms have been found to decrease or even fully remit among those who reduce or quit" See https://t.co/Ho0MKwX12z