Full Name
Allison Kennedy
Job Title
Psychologist and Clinical Lead - CHEO Mental Health Crisis, Mental Health Transition Unit, Supporting Transitions ; Investigator – CHEO Research Institute
Company/Organization
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Speaker Bio
Dr. Allison Kennedy has worked as a psychologist, clinical leader and researcher at
CHEO for more than 25 years with a focus on adolescent Mental Health. She is Clinical Lead for Emergency Mental Health Services, a 72-hour mental health inpatient unit and a mental health inpatient aftercare service. An Investigator with the CHEO Research Institute, Dr. Kennedy is Co-Principal Investigator for a study (BRAVA) involving the development and evaluation of a brief group treatment for adolescents who experience suicidal thoughts. She is increasingly focusing her research and clinical implementation on meaningfully engaging and supporting caregivers in their adolescent’s care.
CHEO for more than 25 years with a focus on adolescent Mental Health. She is Clinical Lead for Emergency Mental Health Services, a 72-hour mental health inpatient unit and a mental health inpatient aftercare service. An Investigator with the CHEO Research Institute, Dr. Kennedy is Co-Principal Investigator for a study (BRAVA) involving the development and evaluation of a brief group treatment for adolescents who experience suicidal thoughts. She is increasingly focusing her research and clinical implementation on meaningfully engaging and supporting caregivers in their adolescent’s care.
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LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-kennedy-6528082b
Pronouns
She/Her
