On this episode of OnPsych, we welcome Dr. Tyler Black — child and adolescent psychiatrist — to the podcast! ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Tyler Black is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and the Medical Director of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Emergency Department at BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver. With an impressive nine-year tenure, he has …

On this episode of OnPsych, we welcome Dr. Steven Taylor — clinical psychologist, professor, and author— to the podcast! ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Steven Taylor is a Professor and Clinical Psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at UBC. His research and clinical work focus on anxiety disorders and the psychology of pandemics. Dr. Taylor has authored…

On this episode of OnPsych, we welcome Dr. Dana Ménard— clinical psychologist, assistant professor, researcher, and author— to the podcast! ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Dana Ménard is an assistant professor of clinical psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Windsor. She obtained her Ph.D. from the University of Ottawa in 2013 after …

On this episode of OnPsych, we welcome Katie Hayes, Ph.D. — senior policy analyst, researcher, and climate advocate — to the podcast! ABOUT OUR GUEST Katie Hayes, Ph.D. is a senior policy analyst at Health Canada’s Climate Change and Innovation Bureau. She is also the lead author of the mental health and climate change chapter for the National Clim…

On this episode of OnPsych, we welcome Dr. Kris Boksman — psychologist, intensive interventionist, professional mentor and clinical instructor — to the podcast! ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Kris Boksman, Ph.D., C.Psych., is a registered clinical psychologist and the owner of Limestone Clinic. She works with a wide array of client populations, licensed to wo…

On this episode of OnPsych, we welcome Dr. Barbara Landau — Psychologist, Lawyer, Mediator, Arbitrator and trainer — to the podcast! ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Barbara Landau, C.M., Ph.D., LL.B., LL.M., is the president of “Separation Pathways,” a multi-disciplinary, client-centred, safe and affordable choice for families seeking a cooperative option outs…

On the season 3 premiere of OnPsych, we welcome Dr. Richard Amaral — psychologist, author and speaker — to the podcast! ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Richard Amaral, Ph.D., is a registered psychologist in private practice working with adolescents, adults, and families both online and in-person. He is also the author of, “The Promise Wheel: Psychology for Gro…

On this episode of OnPsych, Dr. Jonathan Douglas sits down with guest, Dr. Julie Bindeman, to explore the multi-faceted realm of Reproductive Psychology — the scope of work, current challenges, and future potential. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Julie Bindeman graduated from the George Washington University and is the co-owner of Integrative Therapy of Grea…

On this episode of ONPsych, we hear from Dr. Beth Rom-Rymer to learn why her professional legacy has led many to consider her a force for social change within the field of Psychology. ABOUT OUR GUEST Beth N. Rom-Rymer, Ph.D. has been a pioneer throughout her life. She was in the first class of women at Princeton University, graduating in 1973. She …

Dr. Jonathan Douglas sits down with Dr. Jiaying Zhao on this episode of the On Psych Podcast to discuss how we might leverage basic personal income as a means of improving mental health. About Our Guest Dr. Jiaying Zhao is the Canada Research Chair in Behavioural Sustainability and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and the Inst…

On this episode of the On Psych Podcast Dr. Jonathan Douglas and Dr. Raywat Deonandan sit down to discuss the art of science communication in the public sphere. About Our Guest Raywat Deonandan, PhD, is an Epidemiologist and Associate Professor with the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa, as well as a Senior Fellow at Massey Col…

OPA President, Dr. Julie Goldenson, sits down with host, Dr. Jonathan Douglas, to discuss the relevance, focus, and ambitions of the OPA as the organization continues to adapt to meet the needs of its community. About Our Guest Dr. Julie Goldenson is a clinical and forensic psychologist and the current President of the Ontario Psychological Associa…

February is Psychology month! On this very special episode of On Psych, host, Dr.Douglas sits down with the hon. Minister Tibollo for a candid conversation around psychology, mental health, and a few other important topics that you will not want to miss. About our guest. Prior to taking office, the Hon. Michael A. Tibollo volunteered as a certified…

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ON Psych is back for season two! In the first episode of season two, Dr. Douglas sits down with Mark Baxter, President of the Police Association of Ontario two discuss mental health in policing. This is an episode that you will not want to miss. About Our Guest: Mark Baxter is President of the Police Association of Ontario (PAO). Mark was first ele…

In October of 2021, the OPA along with the City of Toronto hosted a virtual conference for front-line workers. The conference was aimed at essential workers and managers to help and support them as they deal with emotional exhaustion and burnout from COVID-19. During the conference, we recorded a number of engaging conversations that we're now pres…

In October of 2021, the OPA along with the City of Toronto hosted a virtual conference for front-line workers. The conference was aimed at essential workers and managers to help and support them as they deal with emotional exhaustion and burnout from COVID-19. During the conference, we recorded a number of engaging conversations that we're now pres…

In this episode, Dr. Douglas has a candid chat with Christine Newman, LGBTQ2S Peer Support Advisor & Lived Experience Facilitator, Peer and Trauma Support Systems team, Mood Disorders Society of Canada , Facilitator - First Eyes | The Proactive Family Mental Health Program, Author, Apple Teacher, Storyteller, Educator, Speaker. During this episode,…

On the latest episode of On Psych, Dr.Douglas sits down with the women behind the Intentional Therapist for a candid chat about self care. About the Intentional Therapist. We are Karen and Melissa, two mid-career(ish) psychologists who love what we do and also recognize how important it is to take care of ourselves in this work. (Read more about ou…

In this episode Dr. Douglas sits down with Dr. Sachiko (Sachi) Nagasawa, Director of Bay Psychology in North Bay, Ontario to discuss Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. Dr. Sachiko Nagasawa is a registered clinical psychologist in the province of Ontario. She is the director of Bay Psychology, a private practice located in North Bay, Ontario and …

On this episodes, Dr. Douglas sits down with Dr.Dawn Decunha, a leading voice in the area of Psychedelic Integration. Dawn DeCunha has practised as a clinical psychologist for more than 25 years. After graduating from the University of Toronto, she opened her own clinic and never looked back. She is Trauma Informed and works with children, youth an…

On the latest episode of On Psych, Dr. Jonathan Douglas is in conversation with Dr. Joseph Mirabella. Dr. Joseph Mirabella has been Chief Psychologist at the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) since 2018. Registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, he has worked at the board as a school psychologist since 2010. At the board…

On the latest episode of On Psych, Dr. Jonathan Douglas is in conversation with current OPA President, Dr.Jason Ramsay. Dr. Jason Ramsay is a registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. He received a Doctorate in Human Development and Applied Psychology from the University of Toronto. Awards from the University of Toronto,…

On the latest episode of On Psych, Dr. Jonathan Douglas sits down with Dr. Lori Triano-Antidormi to discuss grief, trauma and loss. Dr. Lori Triano-Antidormi is a Registered Psychologist in the province of Ontario. She obtained her Ph.D from York University in 1998. Dr. Triano-Antidormi currently works in private practice in Hamilton, Ontario. She …

On this episode of On Psych, host Dr. Jonathan Douglas sits down with Dr. Sylvain Roy to candidly chat and discuss access to mental health services in Ontario as well as some gaps in services available in the province. About our guest: Dr. Sylvain Roy is a bilingual rehabilitation neuropsychologist holding positions at the Centre for Addiction and …

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On the inaugural episode of On Psych, Dr. Jonathan Douglas sits down with Maaike Canrinus to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects this Global Health Crisis might be having on children as they too navigate uncertainty. Maaike is a school and clinical psychologist, and director of Riverwise Psychological Services. Maaike is committed to help…