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Sick Parents, Strong Kids? The Double-Edged Reality of Growing Up with Parental Chronic Illness

by Leah Bailly | Jul 16, 2026 | Health, Psychology, Spring 2026

Lauren Tomlinson Lauren Tomlinson (She/Her/Hers) is a fifth-year student in the psychology program at Capilano University. Lauren played on the women’s basketball team while completing her bachelor’s degree, earning PacWest Academic Excellence four times, CCAA...

Do No Harm: Physician Bias Against Patients With Mental Health Conditions

by Leah Bailly | Jul 16, 2026 | Health, Psychology, Social Justice, Spring 2026

Jade Kazemi Jade Kazemi (she/her) is wrapping up her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Throughout her undergraduate degree, she has been honoured several times with placements on the Dean’s List. Jade is currently employed at a counselling psychology practice and has...

Is Aging a Hormonal Decision? How Insulin Signaling Regulates the Balance Between Growth and Longevity

by Leah Bailly | Jul 16, 2026 | Health, Spring 2026, Technology

Nimritpreet Singh Nimritpreet Singh is a student at Capilano University, completing a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science. Born in India and raised in Europe before moving to Canada to pursue further education, Nimrit brings a diverse global perspective to their...

The Illusion of Choice: Understanding Addiction Beyond Willpower, Stigma, and Identity in Punjabi Communities

by Leah Bailly | Jul 16, 2026 | Community & Belonging, Cultural Studies, Health, Psychology, Sociology, Spring 2026

Harman Dhindsa Harman is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts at Capilano University, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Legal Studies, and is currently in her final year. She has been named to the Dean’s List twice and continues to strive for that same level of...

The Slow Burn: Why the Most Common Workplace Injuries Go Unnoticed

by Leah Bailly | Jul 14, 2026 | Health, Spring 2026, Technology

Angel Pan Angel Pan is a fourth-year biomedical science student at Capilano University with a growing focus on occupational health and safety. She is passionate about identifying risks, improving workplace conditions, and applying scientific knowledge to support safer...

Chatbot says, “Would you like me to confirm your biases?”: The Hidden Risks and Gaps of AI Therapy

by Leah Bailly | Jul 14, 2026 | Health, Psychology, Spring 2026, Technology

Dena Ashrafi Dena Ashrafi (she/her) is a fourth-year psychology student at Capilano University. Throughout her degree, she has been recognized on both the Dean’s List and Merit List. She is currently completing a work experience placement as a teaching assistant in an...