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New study finds girls in rural B.C. at highest risk of self-poisoning
Girls age 10 to 19 living in rural B.C. communities with poor access to local mental health services are at highest risk of intentionally poisoning themselves.
New concussion course for athletes
The latest CATT course aims to educate athletes on the management of concussions.
Research into Unintended Consequences of COVID-19 policies receives funding
This project will use several sources of data to better understand how many children and youth suffered a violence-related injury during the pandemic.
Poison Prevention Week 2021
This year’s campaign focuses on the dangers of poisoning from cannabis consumption.
Poison Prevention Week 2021— BC Social Media Toolkit
Poison Prevention Week takes place March 21-27, 2021.
Playing in the Snow Safely
With snow and freezing temperatures in the forecast this weekend, make sure you’re prepared before venturing out in the snow. Playing outside is healthy for everyone, but frostbite can put a damper on the fun.
Outdoor play during childcare to become more fulfilling for children with $650k gift to UBC Faculty of Medicine
PRO-ECO has four core components that aim to improve early childhood education.
New concussion publications by BCIRPU Scientist
Dr. Shelina Babul recently published two new articles about the Concussion Awareness Training Tool.
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays from all of us at BCIRPU.
Concussion Awareness Training Tool for Women’s Support Workers
The course includes a 45-minute video-based, interactive e-learning course consisting of a series of educational modules and resources, including the voice of a survivor of violence.