My interests in mental health revolve around knowledge translation and the recovery model; implementing research and policy into practice. As an OT, I see the opportunity for recovery in meaningful occupation, and fostering a sense of belonging and connection. I find incredible value in diverse arts-based activities that foster creativity and self-exploration, and am intrigued by the power of personal narrative, self-authorship, and mindfulness-based interventions. In the future, I hope to focus my work in with clients who face addictions, PTSD and anxiety disorders, mood and personality disorders, and recovery from abuse.

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With the new federal mental health strategy, it’s an exciting time to be working in mental health, and I see interprofessional collaboration at the heart of its success. When considering an individual or society's well-being, we really stand to benefit from using a holistic, biopsychosocial and client-centered approach, and this requires the partnership of many professionals -- but perhaps above all, the mental health consumers themselves. It is a privilege to be part of such an intentional and reflective group as CMH McGill, and I look forward to learning more about each profession’s role in attempt to strengthen our quality of care.