Amy Stern

Amy joined the MA Clinical Psychology Program at Lakehead University in 2024 and is set to start her PhD in September 2026. She completed an Honours BSc specializing in Psychology at York University in 2021. Her MA thesis is examining Canadian educators’ (K-12) acceptance to use digital mental health tools inside and outside of the classroom. Amy was awarded the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR)- Canada Graduate Master’s Scholarship in 2025 and the St. Joseph’s Care Group Award in Applied Health Research. She has previously been supported by the Ontario Graduate Scholarship. She is currently involved in the online behaviour study and Help in Hand grant in the lab. Amy’s other research interests include, emotion regulation, chronic pain, adolescent and young adult mental health, and maternal health. In her spare time, Amy loves to read novels, crochet, bike ride, go to concerts, and foster cats!