• The psychology of pandemics

      Date: May 29th, 2023

      Time: 10:30 am PST

      Speaker: Dr. Steven Taylor, University of British Columbia

      Objectives:

      – Discuss the similarities and differences between COVID-19 and past pandemics, and likely scenarios for future pandemics
      – Review the major psychological syndromes relevant for understanding pandemic-related distress and social disruption
      – Discuss the motivational roots of anti-mask, anti-vaccination, and anti-lockdown attitudes
      – Review the innovations in mental health programs for addressing the short- and long-term mental health problems associated with pandemics

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