WIL PROJECTS & POSTS

At the Conference for Undergraduate Health Research (CUHR) 2026, held on May 8, 2026, under the theme "From Concept to Care: Driving Progress in Health Research," Mahnoosh Jalilzadeh presented her research poster, Nature Heals: A Scoping Review of Nature-Based Interventions for Climate-Related Emotional Distress, alongside Sophia Bryan-Carbonell. The poster explored the growing body of evidence supporting nature-based interventions (NBIs) as promising approaches for addressin

Lisa Freire is a Global Health Intern with the Wellness Impact Lab who recently had the opportunity to present their research poster at the Undergraduate Health Research Exploration Academic Conference. Lisa's poster presented a literature review exploring the applications of yoga as an intervention to help mitigate climate distress in post-disaster settings. Her review examined how yoga-based practices might support individuals experiencing psychological distress in the afte

The Wellness Impact Lab (WIL) is proud to celebrate the contributions of Nebiyou (Neb) Timotweos, a Dahdaleh Institute Global Health Intern. Recently named a recipient of the prestigious McCall MacBain Scholarship, Neb was featured in York University’s YFile story, “York student earns top Canadian leadership scholarship”. Known for his warmth, leadership, and commitment to community engagement, Neb has become a valued contributor to both the Wellness Impact Lab and The Clim