A recent study compared cannabis poisoning visits among children and youth before and after legalization in Canada. Most poisonings were among youth 14 to 16-years-old—they knew they were using cannabis, but used too much. Learn more: www.injuryresearch.bc.ca/news/cannabis-study-bcch-2026

“I don’t know if I’m doing it wrong.” Soothing a crying baby can be overwhelming and frustrating. For parents who are new to Canada, these feelings can be even greater. Many immigrant mothers experience isolation. Our project explored ways to better support moms. Read more doi.org/10.1111/cch....

We have new research published on the influence of location and neighbourhood-level socioeconomic factors on unintentional injuries in #BC. And it's in Scientific Reports! Great work, team! Read the article: lnkd.in/gTJPNMyh

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Today is Bell Let's Talk Day! Today and every day, take time to care for your mental health and check in on loved ones. We like this Mental Health Pocketbook resource: letstalk.bell.ca/tools-and-re... #BellLetsTalk

ICYMI: Our Director Dr. Shelina Babul breaks down five concussion myths in this Q&A by @ubcmedicine.bsky.social:

We really enjoyed this article from @theglobeandmail.com about older adults living into their 90s and even reaching 100-years-old, especially since it features residents of Parksville, BC! www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe... @vanislandhealth.bsky.social

#SeasonsGreetings! We want to wish you a restful and cheery holiday season with loved ones. Join us as we remember 10 things about the last year: www.injuryresearch.bc.ca/news/happy-h...

#COVID19 and stay-at-home policies certainly increased stress at home, but did it result in an increase in violence-related injuries among children and youth? Find out in our latest publication: doi.org/10.1016/j.ch...

#NewsRelease: Keep the hustle and bustle in the malls, not the parking lots ow.ly/GleS50XH27s

Read the latest edition of Injury Insights: Research: - Recommendations for improving pediatric trauma care 👩‍⚕️ - Why women's running shoes don't fit 👟 - Trauma practitioners' perspectives on trampoline safety ⬆️ - Concussions and the workplace 🧠 Learn more: www.injuryresearch.bc.ca/news/injury-...

BCIRPU Director Dr. Shelina Babul comments on #concussion prevention technology in @ubyssey.ca