Kati (she/her) joined the MA Clinical Psychology program at Lakehead University in 2025. She completed an Honours BSc in Psychology at Memorial University of Newfoundland in 2024. Her MA thesis will examine whether social media use functions as an effective coping mechanism for acute stress recovery, and whether its effectiveness depends on active versus passive use. She is currently supported by the Ontario Graduate Scholarship and was recently appointed as a general committee member on the CPA's Section for Students in Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Kati's other research interests include the evaluation and effective implementation of digital mental health tools, the role of peer support in chronic pain, and the transdiagnostic applicability of DBT. Outside of academics, Kati enjoys making collages, playing board and video games, and spending time with her cat, Wiggler.

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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!

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Teagan Neufeld is a graduate student in the Master of Arts Clinical Psychology program at Lakehead University. She is of mixed Indigenous and European Settler ancestry, including Métis and Finn. Her research focuses on evaluating and integrating digital mHealth tools to improve the health and well-being of the People of Northwestern Ontario. Her current research examines the acceptance of the Aaniish Naa Gegii: The Children's Health and Well-being Measure (ACHWM) amongst Indigenous post-secondary students as a culturally relevant tool. Additionally, Teagan contributes to the JoyPop™ Randomized Control Trial with Dilico Anishinabek Child and Family Services project. Throughout her Master's research, Teagan has been supported by the SSHRC Indigenous Scholars and Supplement Award, the Ontario Graduate Scholarship, and a stipend from the ACHWM research team. In her spare time, she enjoys fishing, practicing yoga, and creating art using a variety of mixed media, including digital illustration and beadwork.

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