UBC research team directed by Dr. Daniel Vigo. We are dedicated to understanding and improving mental health and substance use services.
Vancouver, BC
Joined June 2020
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Mental Health Systems and Services Laboratory retweeted
CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners of the BCACC Awards 2026!
READ OUR PRESS RELEASE: newswire.ca/news-releases/bc…
#BCACC #MentalHealth #Awards #ClinicalCounselling #Psychotherapy
Mental Health Systems and Services Laboratory retweeted
CAAP’s 3rd Annual Conference is coming to Vancouver on September 11–12, 2026!
Join leaders across disciplines to explore the future of integrated mental health and substance use care.
#canada #psychiatry #medicine #research #conference #mentalhealth #healthcare #addiction
Mental Health Systems and Services Laboratory retweeted
We're proud to welcome a powerhouse lineup of international speakers to the CAAP x WADD 2025 conference, happening September 4th - 6th in Vancouver, BC!
🔗 Speaker info, hotel booking, and registration: site.pheedloop.com/event/EVE…
We can't wait to see you there!
#psychiatry
Mental Health Systems and Services Laboratory retweeted
Join us for the CAAP x WADD 2025 Conference, happening September 4–6 in Vancouver, BC!
🎟️ Early Bird pricing ends June 30: site.pheedloop.com/event/EVE…
🏨 Book your hotel by July 31 to secure the best rates and availability: book.passkey.com/event/50933…
#vancouver #canada #psychiatry
Mental Health Systems and Services Laboratory retweeted
Congratulations to @UBC_Psychiatry Assoc. Prof. Dr. Daniel Vigo who was named to the @vanmag_com Power 50 for taking action against an epidemic! @VigoLabUBC vanmag.com/city/power-50/202…
Mental Health Systems and Services Laboratory retweeted
New research led by VCHRI investigator Dr. Daniel Vigo reveals that globally, only 7% of people with mental health or substance-use disorders receive effective treatment: ow.ly/8xhI50UZBbZ @VigoLabUBC @JAMAPsych @UBCmedicine @harvardmed
Mental Health Systems and Services Laboratory retweeted
Check out the latest research by Associate Prof. Dr. Daniel Vigo @VigoLabUBC and colleagues published in @JAMAPsych 👇
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Mental Health Systems and Services Laboratory retweeted
DYK only 7% of people receive adequate mental health care?
advancinghealth.ubc.ca/resea…
Advancing Health's Dr. Daniel Vigo led research (@JAMAPsych) conducting World Mental Health surveys in 21 countries to evaluate gaps to receiving care, including if people perceived needing it.
Mental Health Systems and Services Laboratory retweeted
Happy #TranslationalTuesday!
We are highlighting work out of the @VigoLabUBC, looking at suicidal ideation of university students during the 3 waves of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Take a look!
Mental Health Systems and Services Laboratory retweeted
What can be done locally?
Dr. Vigo (@VigoLabUBC) shares a variety of tools that can been used, placing them along a vertical axis of economical cost and a horizontal axis of political risk. Tools in blue font have some level of evidence backing their effectiveness.
Mental Health Systems and Services Laboratory retweeted
Dr. Daniel Vigo (@VigoLabUBC) starts today's #WiPSeminar discussing the disease burden concept which incorporates years lived with disability and years of life lost.
Learn more about the global disease burden of mental illness (@TheLancetPsych): thelancet.com/journals/lanps…
Mental Health Systems and Services Laboratory retweeted
The next @CHEOSNews seminar on Feb 8 features Dr. Daniel Vigo. He will analyze the burden of mental health and substance use in Canada and globally, convey the fundamentals of needs-based planning and pose some questions about BC policy.
Learn more: bit.ly/daniel_wip
ALT CHÉOS Work in Progress Seminar poster for February 8. Dr. Daniel Vigo will present on: Mental health and substance use in Canada: Burden, services, and policy
Mental Health Systems and Services Laboratory retweeted
Introducing Minder, a mental health app developed by UBC students and researchers! If you're interested in earning up to $20 for downloading Minder and completing a baseline/follow-up survey over the span of one month, click below to register.
ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/fo…
The opioid crisis in the greater Vancouver area is a serious issue. Pay attention to signs, and if you think someone is overdosing, call 911 immediately and administer Naloxone. towardtheheart.com is a great resource to access Naloxone kits. Learn more at our pinned post!
If you’re in a situation where someone may be in a crisis, here are some steps to help them. We are lucky in BC to have the BC Crisis Centre, where they have trained volunteers to help anyone through a critical situation. To learn more, go to our pinned post!
Need some time for self care? We surveyed our lab members and these are their responses to how they do self care. If you want to find more tips and tricks from your peers and qualified professionals about self care, go to our pinned post!
RESOURCE FEATURE! Are you looking for a community of students to discuss addiction or addictive behaviour? The Student Recovery Community is an amazing resource we are lucky to have in our Services section, which matches your specific need with a service that’s available for you.
Drinking occurs on campus, but do you know how much your peers are drinking? Our survey says that most students have between 0 to 10 drinks in a typical week. If you’d like to learn more, go to our pinned post!
