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UBCO researchers study wildfire’s mental health impacts
Description
August 5, 2026
For people living in B.C.'s fire-prone communities, wildfire season isn't just about flames and smoke - it can also bring stress, anxiety and uncertainty. UBC Okanagan graduate researcher Brittany Barber joins Global News Morning to talk about a study examining the mental health impacts of living through repeated wildfire seasons.
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UBCO researchers study wildfire’s mental health impacts05:09 | August 5, 2026 -
Ask an Expert: Perils of perfectionism and high expectations04:53 | August 9, 2026 -
Ask An Expert: Breaking the anxiety loop04:19 | November 16, 2025 -
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Health Matters: Managing back-to-school anxiety05:04 | September 11, 2025 -
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Palma’s Picks: Conscious leadership in a busy world04:03 | August 17, 2025 -
Nearby wildfire has Lytton residents on edge03:28 | July 31, 2025 -
How to ride out negative emotions03:43 | April 13, 2025 -
Traffic Tips: Dealing with holiday parking lot stress02:40 | December 18, 2024 -
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Health Matters: Pediatrician on managing back to school mental health04:43 | August 29, 2024 -
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UBCO researchers study wildfire’s mental health impacts05:09 | August 5, 2026
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UBCO researchers study wildfire’s mental health impacts
Description
August 5, 2026
For people living in B.C.'s fire-prone communities, wildfire season isn't just about flames and smoke - it can also bring stress, anxiety and uncertainty. UBC Okanagan graduate researcher Brittany Barber joins Global News Morning to talk about a study examining the mental health impacts of living through repeated wildfire seasons.
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