Research Projects

Current and Recent Projects
HOP to Reduce Self-Stigma for Adults with Serious Mental Illnesses
Community partners: CMHA Thunder Bay & CMHA Fort Frances
A pilot study to adapt HOP to the Canadian and CMHA contexts, and examine feasibility of this anti-stigma intervention.
Funders: EPID@Work Research Institute; CUPE Local 87; TB&DIWSG
Family Matters: Understanding the Broader Impacts of Occupational Injury and Disease
Community Partner: Thunder Bay & District Injured Worker Support Group
A qualitative study to understand the impact of workplace injuries on family members.
Funder: SSHRC
Reducing Self-Stigma Among Postsecondary Students: Honest, Open, Proud - College (HOP-C)
A pilot randomized controlled trial to examine HOP-C outcomes for Canadian university students.
Funders: SSHRC; CCPPP; CPA; APA
Trained in Canada: A National Knowledge Mobilization Initiative to Advance Training and Education in Professional Psychology
Partner: Canadian Council of Professional Psychology Programs
A knowledge mobilization event focused on informing, advancing, and improving training and education in professional psychology in Canada. Professional psychology encompasses clinical, counseling, school, and clinical neuropsychology.
Funder: Government of Alberta
Unseen barriers: Structural stigma, peer attitudes, and PTSI disclosure Among Alberta's First Responders
A scoping review and qualitative study to understand how structural stigma impacts first responders.