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Learning to understand, address, and prevent reproductive-related distress | @MUNPsych | Lab Director @AshleyBalsom

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Psycle Lab @psyclelab.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Congratulations to three Psycle Lab members who brought home awards from the International Women's Day Conference! Gillian Cook won 1st place in Best Visual Design. Lauren Ring won 3rd place in Undergraduate Poster Presentation. Ashlinn Pennell won 3rd place in the 3MT Competition.
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Psycle Lab @psyclelab.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
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. mun.yul1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
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Psycle Lab @psyclelab.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
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 ➡️
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Psycle Lab @psyclelab.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
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!
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Psycle Lab @psyclelab.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
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 ➡️
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Psycle Lab @psyclelab.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
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 ➡️
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Psycle Lab @psyclelab.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
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
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Psycle Lab @psyclelab.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
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!)
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Psycle Lab @psyclelab.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
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
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Psycle Lab @psyclelab.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
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.
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Department of Psychology - Memorial University of Newfoundland @munpsych.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
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.
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Psycle Lab @psyclelab.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
💬 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.
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Op-ed: Ashley Balsom
Infertility can affect anyone, but the ability to access reproductive care is anything but equal.
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Psycle Lab @psyclelab.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Infertility Support 101: What women want to hear (and what they don’t) theconversation.com/infertility-...
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Infertility Support 101: What women want to hear (and what they don’t)
By making small but intentional shifts in how we communicate, we can help ensure that individuals experiencing infertility feel supported rather than dismissed or pressured.
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Psycle Lab @psyclelab.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
📢 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?
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Department of Psychology - Memorial University of Newfoundland @munpsych.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
📢 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
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Psycle Lab @psyclelab.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
📢 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...
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What women want to hear: the helpful and unhelpful comments reported by women struggling with infertility amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
Introduction Many women struggling with infertility report that they frequently experience unhelpful social interactions with well-meaning loved ones and healthcare providers, contributing to a reluct...
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