Towards the use of mixed methods inquiry as best practice in health outcomes research - PubMed Mixed methods research (MMR) has found an increased interest in the field of health outcomes research. Consideration for both qualitative and quantitative perspectives has become key to contextualising patient experiences in a clinically meaningful measurement framework. The purpose of this paper is …

Ha. We just finished one on implementation science. Same! Here is an oldie but a gooodie on MM. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29757311/

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The Occupation of Youth Peer Support Workers Within an Integrated Youth Services Initiative - Community Mental Health Journal Youth peer support workers (YPSWs) use lived/living experience to provide support. However, there is a knowledge gap about service impact on YPSWs themselves. To understand (1) impact being a YPSW has on well-being, (2) experience of being a YPSW, and (3) barriers and facilitators of being a YPSW. Eighteen YPSWs at an integrated youth services (IYS) initiative in British Columbia, Canada, completed semi-structured interviews in fall 2023. Interviews were analysed thematically using an inductive approach. Themes were identified relating to the YPSW role extending beyond employment, providing...

Check out issue 6 of Findings for Foundry! 🔔 Co-created with youth and family, relevant and plain-language research infographics are developed to share with those who use or support Foundry services. Read the full article showcased below:

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Co-created data governance frameworks for youth mental healthcare: Values, principles, and implementation—A scoping review - Sebastian Rodriguez Duque, Eran Tal, Taite Beggs, Genevieve Gore, Mary Hann... Background The collection, storage, and use of data are essential elements for advancing mental health services, clinical care, and policy. Data governance is t...

Co-created mental health services aren't new. But there is little evidence that youth are engaged in co-creating the principles that govern their mental health data. New paper with Sebastian Rodriguez Duque and @skyebarbic.bsky.social #philsci #psycsci journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Virtual, In-Person and Hybrid Utilization Patterns of Youth Accessing Integrated Youth Services: A Retrospective Cohort Study of Youth Ages 12–24 Youth mental health and substance use issues are rising worldwide, along with barriers to timely, culturally, and developmentally appropriate care. In…

Paper from Dr. Xiaoxu Ding's thesis! Key take aways: Decision makers should support hybrid models, maintain strong in-person care, and expand virtual services to improve accessibility and outcomes for youth. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @ubcrhsc.bsky.social @foundrybc.bsky.social

On Wednesday, Foundry hosted President Bacon to discuss youth mental health, research, and pan-Canadian collaboration.

Hard copies are in!

Excited to share the following study about drug decriminalization implications for youth services providers, led by @ubcosot.bsky.social students, Dr. Skye Barbic and colleagues.

Read it here: harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12954-...

So true

Perception of AI Use in Youth Mental Health Services: Qualitative Study Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has made significant advancements in healthcare. A key application of AI in mental health is the use of AI-powered chatbots; however, empirical evid...

Important study in light of recent news on MLMs as therapists: "While AIH could complement less-complex services [in mental health], it could not replace the therapeutic value of human interaction" @skyebarbic.bsky.social jopm.jmir.org/2025/1/e69449/

JAMA Research Letter: Trends in US & International Medical Graduates at County Level. Figure 1 shows unadjusted mean physician count for USMGs/IMGs (2010-2022). USMG count higher than IMG. National mean count for both graduates increasing with time.

From 2010 to 2022, international medical graduates made up approximately 18% of the US #physician workforce, particularly in underserved urban areas, despite growing numbers of US medical graduates.

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I used to work for them. We used to “work” 75-85 hours/month. I spent hours in delays waiting for doors to closed and never getting paid. Never paid for safety checks, boarding, cleaning up after, etc… I am so proud of them!

So thrilled to be back on McGill campus to be present at a spectacular thesis defence in the philosophy of measurement.

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The Occupation of Youth Peer Support Workers Within an Integrated Youth Services Initiative - Community Mental Health Journal Youth peer support workers (YPSWs) use lived/living experience to provide support. However, there is a knowledge gap about service impact on YPSWs themselves. To understand (1) impact being a YPSW has...

OSOT Associate Professor & @advancinghealth.bsky.social Scientist @skyebarbic.bsky.social, colleagues from @foundrybc.bsky.social & @mathisoncentre.bsky.social, and MOT students Kaylie Schols-Flett & Bridgette Ferrara explore youth peer support workers in IYS
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The Occupation of Youth Peer Support Workers Within an Integrated Youth Services Initiative - Community Mental Health Journal Youth peer support workers (YPSWs) use lived/living experience to provide support. However, there is a knowledge gap about service impact on YPSWs themselves. To understand (1) impact being a YPSW has...

New paper out today. The Occupation of Youth Peer Support Workers Within an Integrated Youth Services Initiative.

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Associate Professor Dr. Skye Barbic and a team of multidisciplinary researchers have been awarded a 4-year, $1.73M CIHR Project Grant for data analysis and implementation research with @foundrybc.bsky.social, which provides evidence-informed services for young people.

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@ubcrhsc.bsky.social student Avneet Dhillon, OSOT faculty Dr. Suzanne Huot & @skyebarbic.bsky.social, and colleagues from @foundrybc.bsky.social & @sfu-fhs.bsky.social examine the use of integrated youth services by demographic in BC in Can. J. Psychiatry:
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Celebrating a decade of youth health care at Foundry For ten years, Foundry has been providing essential, accessible, and affordable services for young people in BC.

To mark its ten-year anniversary, St. Paul's Foundation wrote a story on @foundrybc.bsky.social's impact, history, and aims featuring OSOT Associate Professor & @advancinghealth.bsky.social Scientist @skyebarbic.bsky.social's comments on co-design & measurement
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Associate Professor @skyebarbic.bsky.social, @foundrybc.bsky.social Co-Executive Director Dr. Steve Mathias, @camhnews.bsky.social's Dr. Jo Henderson, @marcozenone.bsky.social, et al. examine videos on mental health on TikTok
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Engaging youth as co-researchers in virtual qualitative mental health research: Practical guidelines and recommendations - Shelly Ben-David, Sara Kolomejac, Corinne Tallon, Mikaela Basile, Gurvaan Man... Engaging youth in research is essential for enhancing the validity and positive impacts of mental health research aimed at benefitting young populations. Yet, y...

A new article by OSOT Associate Professor @skyebarbic.bsky.social and colleagues from @foundrybc.bsky.social and @ubcokanagan.bsky.social's School of Social Work explores the experiences of youth engaged as partners in research in the Digital Divide study
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Randomly ended up being Denim day at @foundrybc.bsky.social Research!

Getting most of our team together for grad !

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📢Publication alert! OSOT Associate Professor @skyebarbic.bsky.social, @cannemarshall.bsky.social, & colleagues' article in Am J Health Promot examines the mental well-being of graduate students in Canada
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Are we out of the woods yet? Youth-developed recommendations on recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic: A national Delphi study - Canadian Journal of Public Health Objectives To generate concrete, youth-derived recommendations to support Canada’s post-pandemic recovery from COVID-19 to support youth mental health and substance use (MHSU), economic, and education...

Another publication! Associate Professor and @foundrybc.bsky.social Head Scientist @skyebarbic.bsky.social, @camhnews.bsky.social's Dr. Jo Henderson, et al. examine youths' views on post-pandemic recovery in @cjphrcsp.bsky.social
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Headshots of Zachary Daly, Dr. Skye Barbic, and Dr. Ben Mortenson posing together in a large, white atrium

@ubc-vnursing.bsky.social PhD student Zachary Daly, whose research is on climate distress and youth, met up with OSOT Department Head @ben-vanmortenson.bsky.social and Associate Professor @skyebarbic.bsky.social at UBC Health's Bridging Research and Action this morning #OT365 @agingsmart.bsky.social

My heart is so heavy today.

Just published online first @cjphrcsp.bsky.social Are we out of the woods yet? Youth-developed recommendations on recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic: A national Delphi study (@kristinclever.bsky.social, @skyebarbic.bsky.social, @drdcourtney.bsky.social et al.) link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Health misinformation: How to identify reliable sources online iuhealth.org/thrive/healt...

- Be skeptical of sensational quick-fixes or $ asks
- Medical information affects everyone
- Health misinformation is dangerous
- Fact-check suspicious health claims
- Help fight bunk!

Recent graduate Xiaoxu Ding and her supervisor, Associate Professor Dr. Skye Barbic, standing at the foot of a regally decorated staircase

Congratulations to Xiaoxu Ding, who recently graduated from @ubcrhsc.bsky.social under Associate Professor @skyebarbic.bsky.social's supervision! #OT365