The latest results from the #REGARDS trial were published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine’s December issue. The results show that persistent depressive symptoms were shown to directly increase stroke risk, particularly in Black Americans. These findings reiterate the critical need for universal mental health screening and treatment. Read the full article here
Efficacy of a Commercial Weight Management Program Compared With a Do-It-Yourself Approach: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Check out Dr. Lutes’ newest publication – just published in JAMA Network Open – that suggests people trying to make lifestyle changes are more successful when they use a commercial weight loss program compared to those trying to do it on their own! Read the full article here.
Healthcare is Failing British Columbians with Mental Illness.
Dr. Lutes and her colleague Dr. Lear wrote this Op-Ed on the ways in which mental health care in BC is inaccessible and the consequences this has for our citizens. Read the full article here.
Childcare crowdfunding campaigns aim to keep mums on the academic track
Dr. Lutes discusses her work in garnering funding for the UBCO daycare in Nature. Read the full article here.
UBCO researcher explores minimal food-monitoring as part of weight loss program
Dr. Lutes' discusses the outcomes of her recent Weight Watchers Int. study which explored the impact of minimal food-monitoring as part of a weight loss program. Read the UBCO News interview here.
Dr. Lutes is invited to speak to the Special Committee on Reforming the Policing Act in the BC Legislature
Dr. Lutes is invited to speak to the Special Committee on Reforming the Policing Act in the BC Legislature. Read the full report of the proceedings here.
UBCO professor examines COVID-19 public health messaging
Dr. Lutes discusses the findings from her recent study on COVID-19 public health messaging for youth, in collaboration with Dr. Scott Lear from Simon Fraser University. Read the interview here.
Opinion: We save money and lives in B.C. by placing psychologists in primary care
Dr. Lutes wrote an op-ed on the advantages of integrating psychologists into primary care for World Mental Health Day in collaboration with her BC Psychological Association colleagues, Dr. Elterman and Dr. Penner. Read the article here.
Mental Health Monday: Dr. Lutes discusses Mental Health Matters fundraiser
Dr. Lutes discusses the Mental Health Matters fundraiser on Global BC. Watch here.
Dr. Lutes and team supporting front-line workers during COVID-19
Dr. Lutes and team supporting front-line workers during COVID-19. Read here.