A5021007954- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Family Support in Illness
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Youth Education and Societal Dynamics
University of Calgary
2016-2025
Alberta Children's Hospital
2018-2025
Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute
2018-2025
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
2021-2024
Alberta Health Services
2022-2024
Centre for Mental Health
2019-2024
Institut Universitaire en Santé Mentale de Québec
2024
University of Toronto
2003-2022
Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute
2022
Hospital for Sick Children
2015-2022
<h3>Importance</h3> The COVID-19 pandemic has had considerable mental health consequences for children and adolescents, including the exacerbation of previously diagnosed eating disorders. Whether is a factor associated with concomitant increase in new-onset anorexia nervosa or atypical remains unknown. <h3>Objective</h3> To assess incidence severity newly national sample youth before during first wave pandemic. <h3>Design, Setting, Participants</h3> This repeated cross-sectional study...
Exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), including maltreatment and family dysfunction, is a major contributor the global burden of disease disability. With large body international literature on ACEs having emerged over past 25 years, it timely now synthetize available evidence estimate prevalence and, through series moderator analyses, determine which populations are at higher risk. We searched studies published between January 1, 1998 August 5, 2021 in Medline, PsycINFO Embase....
Abstract Objective The COVID-19 pandemic has had detrimental effects on mental health. Literature the impact individuals with eating disorders is slowly emerging. While outpatient disorder services in Canada have attempted to transition virtual care, guidelines related optimal care this field are lacking. As such, objective of our Canadian Consensus Panel was develop clinical practice provision for children, adolescents, and emerging adults living an disorder, as well their caregivers,...
Abstract: Support of family is paramount to reducing the impact highly stressful work on firefighters. Yet degree stress encountered by members, particularly spouses, resulting from ongoing job demands and exposure traumatic situations unclear. This qualitative study examined effects emergency service spouses While participants were supportive proud their spouse's work, they nevertheless several challenges. Specific areas challenge (a) shift life, (b) transfer firefighters’ reactions...
Family based treatment (FBT) has been empirically investigated in adolescents between the ages of 12 and 19 years age. Although parental control over eating symptoms weight gain process are temporary necessary due to serious medical complications, FBT may be developmentally inappropriate when working with older adolescents. To date, there no studies identifying how principles this model used differentially across different stages adolescence. This study aimed identify clinicians informed by...
Abstract Objective Involuntary treatment for anorexia nervosa (AN) is sometimes necessary and lifesaving but can be experienced negatively by some individuals. The purpose of this qualitative study was to better understand participants' perceptions about their experience with involuntary AN. Method Thirty adult participants, who had been treated involuntarily AN in the past, completed self‐report measures interviews. Interview transcripts were coded using thematic analysis. Results Three...
Abstract Objective Family‐Based Treatment (FBT) is the leading manualized treatment for adolescent eating disorders; however, there limited research on adaptation of FBT diverse families (i.e., belonging to identity groups subject systemic barriers and prejudices). The purpose this qualitative study was address: (1) adaptations made model (if any) by clinicians working with youth families; (2) barriers/facilitators maintaining adherence (fidelity) these and, (3) access engagement in...
Increased rates of mental health disorders and substance use among youth young adults have increased globally, furthering the strain on an already burdened system. Digital solutions been proposed as a potential option for provision timely services youth, with little research exploring professional views about using such innovative tools. In Alberta, Canada, we are evaluating implementation integration digital (dMH) platform into existing service pathways. Within this paper seek to explore...
<sec> <title>Introduction</title> Amid the widespread impact of COVID-19 pandemic, a notable increase in symptoms anxiety and depression has become pressing concern. This study examined prevalence Canada from September to December 2020, assessing demographic socioeconomic influences, as well potential role diagnoses related negative experiences. </sec> <title>Methods</title> Data were drawn Survey on Mental Health by Statistics Canada, which used two-stage sample design gather responses 14...
ABSTRACT Introduction Studies have shown that early weight gain in family‐based treatment (FBT) predicts response adolescents with anorexia nervosa (AN); however, research examining factors associated FBT is limited. This study tested the feasibility and acceptability of ecological momentary assessment (EMA) FBT, particularly to capture data on family climate during mealtimes. Methods Using multiple methods, quantitative qualitative (interviews) were collected first 4 weeks FBT. Participants...