Are you between the ages 18-45 and living in Canada? You’re invited to take our study, Understanding the Usefulness of TikTok Videos About Birth Control. The study takes ~30 minutes to complete. Participants can be entered to win one of ten $20 gift cards.
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Meet Ashlinn! 💫
She is the Psycle Lab Manager, and an MSc student 🧠✨
If you want to get involved in our Knowledge Translation Program, she is the one to reach out to!
Swipe to learn more about the research she does in the lab ➡️
You are invited to take part in a research project entitled Understanding the Usefulness of TikTok Videos About Birth Control ✨
The purpose of this study is to gauge understanding of birth control-related information. Read our poster to learn more!
Meet Krista! 💖
She is a PsyD student in the Psycle Lab, with a background in cancer research. 🧠✨
Her favourite drink is an iced caramel macchiato, even during these cold winter months! ☕️
Swipe to learn more about the research she does in the lab ➡️
Meet Bridget! 💫
She is a PsyD student in the Psycle Lab and one of the brilliant minds behind our research on and sexual and reproductive health. 🧠✨
Her favourite drink is a chai latte ☕️
Swipe to learn more about the research she does in the lab ➡️
Join us for the next talk in the Sex & Gender Series
Open to all students, faculty, and community members!
Our Lab Director, Dr. Ashley Balsom, will be presenting “Carrying the Weight: The Unequal Science of Infertility."
📅 Tuesday, November 25
⏰ 1:00–1:50 PM
📍 Core Science Facility, Room 1302
World Vasectomy Day✂️
Today shines a light on an often-overlooked contraceptive option and reminds us how important it is to share reproductive responsibility for healthier, more equitable relationships.
Swipe to see a common myth dispelled ➡️
(Hint: vasectomy reversals aren’t simple or guaranteed!)
NICU journeys carry profound psychological weight. 💜
On World Prematurity Day, the Psycle Lab advocates for equitable, evidence-based perinatal mental-health support across all communities.
#WorldPrematurityDay #BornTooSoon #NICUAwareness
Meet the team behind The Psycle Lab! 👋💚
We’re a group of students and researchers passionate about mental wellness and reproductive health.
Alongside research, we're passionate about advocacy, and knowledge translation to improve mental wellness and reproductive health across diverse experiences.
Dr. Ashley Balsom’s powerful piece, “Infertility, Embryos, and EDI: Why Canada Must Take Medically Assisted Reproduction Seriously,” is now live in the MUN Gazette. She explores how infertility care remains a major blind spot in Canada’s universal health-care system.
Drawing on both research and policy, Dr. Balsom calls for inclusive, publicly funded reproductive care that reflects the diverse needs of Canadians — including 2SLGBTQIA+ families, single parents, and those facing social infertility
💬 New from the Psycle Lab!
Dr. Ashley Balsom’s latest op-ed in the MUN Gazette, “Infertility, Embryos, and EDI: Why Canada Must Take Medically Assisted Reproduction Seriously,” highlights how gaps in fertility care access reflect deeper equity issues in our health-care system.
In a new piece for The Conversation Canada, Psycle Lab Director Dr. Ashley Balsom and Research Team Member Olivia Bishop share what people actually find helpful — and what can unintentionally cause harm. Take a few minutes to read it and learn how to offer better support.
Have you ever struggled with how to support someone going through infertility — or found yourself unsure what to say, or what not to say? With National Infertility Awareness Week coming up, it’s time to reflect on how we show up for those navigating this experience.
Infertility Support 101: What women want to hear (and what they don’t)
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Nearly 1 in 3 participants reported clinically significant anxiety or depression, underscoring the urgent need for better support.
Check out the full open-access paper here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
💜 Let’s work toward more inclusive fertility care for all.
🔎 Our study highlights key barriers, including a lack of inclusive information and heteronormative assumptions in fertility care. We also identify actionable recommendations to foster affirming, equitable reproductive healthcare.
📢 New Research Alert!
2SLGBTQIA+ couples pursuing third-party reproduction face unique challenges—both at the system level and in interactions with providers. But what can be done to improve their experiences?
📢 Stand Up for Science!
Next Friday, March 7 @ 2 PM students, researchers, and faculty will rally from MUN Core Science Building to Confederation Building in support of science as a public good.
This event coincides with WISE & International Women’s Day
📢 New Research Alert!
Many women facing infertility report both helpful & unhelpful interactions from loved ones & providers. What truly helps?
🔎 Our study identifies 6 key ways to offer support & 4 common missteps to avoid.
Read the full open-access paper: 🔗 journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...