About the lab

The Centre for Health and Coping Studies is involved in understanding the psychosocial aspects of adapting to stress. Current research projects include:

• Managing daily family stress
• The role of social support in managing stress
• Coping with Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Coping with infectious diseases (e.g., Avian Flu, SARS, West Nile)
• Coping with spinal cord injury
• Stress spillover/crossover in paramedics and their spouses
• Personality and coping