About
MY BACKGROUND
Emily Winters is a Doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Regina. She is an Inuk-Settler woman from Newfoundland and Labrador. She was raised in Paradise, NL and her land claims region is Nunatsiavut, a stretch of land along the coast of Labrador. Emily’s research interests include attitudes and perceptions towards substance use, particularly within the context of vulnerable and under-served populations. Her SSHRC–funded Master’s research examined the stigma surrounding substance use disorders and how the intersections of Indigeneity and treatment-seeking intention amplify that stigma. Her doctoral research aims to better understand the circumstances and prevalence of both medical and recreational cannabis use among older adults living in long-term care facilities in Saskatchewan. Emily aspires to work as an independent researcher in an academic setting, as well as practice as a clinical psychologist.
Education
2021–Present
University of Regina
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
Mentor: Dr. Thomas Hadjistavropoulos
2019–2021
University of Regina
Graduate Student in Clinical Psychology
Fast–track Preparation for PhD
Mentor: Dr. Thomas Hadjistavropoulos
2017–2019
Memorial University of Newfoundland
M.Sc. Experimental Psychology
Mentor: Dr. Nick Harris
Experience
Sep. 2019–Present
Health Psychology Laboratory
University of Regina
Dr. Thomas Hadjistavropoulos
Sept. 2018–April 2019
Sleep, Health, and Wellness Lab
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Dr. Sheila Garland
May 2017–Aug.2019
Addictions Lab
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Dr. Nick Harris
2013–2017
Memorial University of Newfoundland
B.Sc. (Hons). Psychology
Mentor: Dr. Kellie Hadden
Research Contributions
Peer-Reviewed Publications
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Tran, V., Winters, E.M., Stroulia, E., Hadjistavropoulos, T. (2022). Implementation and evaluation of a pain assessment app and novel community platform for long-term care health professionals. Aging and Mental Health, 1-10. 10.1080/13607863.2022.2158307
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Gallant, N., Hadjistavropoulos, T., Winters, E.M., Ferre, E.K., Wickson-Griffiths, A. (2022). Development, evaluation, and implementation of an online pain assessment training program for staff in rural long-term care facilities: A case series approach. BMC Geriatrics. 10.1186/s12877-022-03020-8
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Harris-Lane, L., Winters, E., Harris, N. (2020). Emerging adult perceptions of cannabis use based on age and sex of user. Emerging Adulthood. 10.1177/2167696820930862
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Winters, E., Harris, N. (2019). The impact of Indigenous identity and treatment seeking intention on the stigmatization of substance use. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction. 1-13. 10.1007/s11469-019-00162-6
Non-Refereed Publications
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Winters, E., Chu, A., Knight, S., & Lefebvre, D. (2023). 10 Questions to consider justice, equity, diversity, & inclusion in your research. Canadian Psychological Association Section for Students Newsletter, 18, 7-8.
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Winters, E. (2023). JEDI committee update Canadian Psychological Association Section for Students Newsletter, 18, 5-6.
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Winters, E. & Chu, A. (2022). Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion: Anti-oppressive book club. Canadian Psychological Association Section for Students Newsletter, 16, 1.
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Winters, E. (2021). Educational resources to increase personal awareness of Indigenous social and political issues. CPA Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine Newsletter, 12, 2.
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Winters, E. (2021). Introducing: Emily Winters, the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Executive. Newsletter for the CPA Section for Students, 15, 2.
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Winters, E. (2021). How to be an anti-racist researcher. CPA Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine Newsletter, 12, 1.
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Winters, E. (2020). CIHR funds research testing the psychological benefits of culturally based doulas to support Indigenous expectant mothers. CPA Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine Newsletter, 11, 2.
Conference Presentations (*oral presentation, **published abstract)
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Winters, E.M. & Hadjistavropoulos, T. (October 2023). Patterns and prevalence of medical cannabis prescriptions among long-term care residents. Accepted for poster presentation at the Canadian Association on Gerontology Conference in Toronto, ON.
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Winters E.M., Knight, S., Kalchos, L., Chu, A., Lefebvre, D., Hinbest, C., Saleemi, S., & Jagnyziak, A. (June 2023). Identifying and Addressing Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Needs in Our Institutions: A Workshop for Students. Workshop at the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) National Convention in Toronto, ON.*
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Barriault, S., de la Roche, L., Winters, E.M., Lazo, M., & Khoury, J. (June 2023). Navigating Academia as a Psychology Student. Panel Discussion at the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) National Convention in Toronto, ON.*
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Balsom, A. A., Winters, E.M., Dollimount, A., Ly, M., Sander, B., Salimudden, S., Krakauer, R., & Adedun, A. D. (June 2023). Developing an Anti-Racism Initiative: Perspectives from Graduate Students. Conversation Session at the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) National Convention in Toronto, ON.*
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Winters, E.M. & Hadjistavropoulos, T. (October 2022). Medical and recreational cannabis in long-term care: Findings from semi-structured interviews with residents, staff and families. Poster presentation at the Canadian Association on Gerontology Conference in Regina, SK.
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Winters, E.M., Kalchos, L., Lefebvre, D., & Merkand, R. (June 2022). Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: A Workshop for Students. Workshop presentation at the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) National Convention in Calgary, AB.*
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McLennan, A., Winters, E. M., Gagnon, M., Hadjistavropoulos, T. (June 2022). A Systematic Review of the Psychometric Pain Assessment of the Older Adult. Accepted for poster presentation at the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) National Convention in Calgary, AB.
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Winters, E. M., Gallant, N., Hadjistavropoulos, T., Taylor, E., Wickson-Griffiths, A. (June 2021). Pain Assessment in Rural Long-Term Care: An Examination of Staff Perspectives. Poster presentation at the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) Virtual National Convention.
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Winters, E., Garland, S. N, Rodriguez, N., Scurrey, S., Thoms, J., & Laing, K. (June, 2019). A Comparison of Pre-Treatment Sleep and Symptom Profiles in Age-Matched Breast and Prostate Cancer Patients. Poster presentation at the SLEEP Conference in San Antonio, TX.**
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Winters, E., Garland, S. N, Rodriguez, N. Scurrey, S., Thoms, J., & Laing, K. (May, 2019). Gender differences in the sleep and symptom profiles of breast and prostate cancer patients. Poster presentation at the Canadian Centre for Applied Research in Cancer Control (ARCC) Conference in Halifax, NS.
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Winters, E., Harris, N. (June, 2018). An examination of stigma toward Indigenous peoples and people unwilling to seek treatment who are struggling with substance use issues. Poster presentation at the International Congress of Applied Psychology in Montréal, QC.
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Winters, E., Hollett, K., Harris, L., Remedios, J., Harris, N. (June, 2018). Dominant competitiveness as a predictor of problem video game play. Poster presentation at the International Congress of Applied Psychology in Montréal, QC.
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Winters, E., Harris, N. (June, 2018). The stigma of substance use and treatment seeking intention for Indigenous Canadians: Public perceptions from a Newfoundland sample. Poster presentation at the Aboriginal Health Symposium at the Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL.
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Winters, E., Harris, N. (March, 2018). Public perceptions of substance use and Indigenous peoples in Canada. Oral presentation at Rising Up: A Graduate Students Conference on Indigenous Knowledge and Research at the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB.
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Winters, E., Hadden, K. (May, 2017). Effects of premorbid psychological distress and coping on adaptation to disease in patients with multiple sclerosis. Poster presentation at the Science Atlantic Psychology Research Conference at Cape Breton University, Sydney, NS.
Invited Talks
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Winters, E. (June, 2021). The Anti-Racism Speaker Series: Implications for Mental Health. Oral presentation at the Phi-Lab Western Hub Regional Conference: The Place of Philanthropy in Mental Health. Regina, SK.
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Winters, E. (October, 2018). The impact of Indigenous identity and treatment seeking intention on the stigmatization of substance use. Oral presentation in PSYC 6010: Colloquium Series in Psychology. Department of Psychology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL.
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Winters, E. (September, 2018). The impact of Indigenous identity and treatment seeking intention on the stigmatization of substance use. Oral presentation in PSYC 4650: Selected Topics in Abnormal Behaviour. Department of Psychology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, NL.
Administrative Service
Anti-Racism Speaker Series Director of Operations (2022–Present)
Psychology Graduate Student's Association (PGSA)
University of Regina
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Past President (2023-2024)
Psychology Graduate Student's Association (PGSA)
University of Regina
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President (2022–2023)
Psychology Graduate Student's Association (PGSA)
University of Regina
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Canada Research Chair Search Committee (Sept. 2021)
Department of Psychology
University of Regina
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Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Executive (2021–2023)
Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
Section for Students
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Vice President (2021–2022)
Psychology Graduate Student's Association (PGSA)
University of Regina
Anti-Racism Speaker Series Planning Committee (2020–2021)
Psychology Graduate Student's Association (PGSA)
University of Regina
Personal Interests
In my spare time, I greatly enjoy spending quality time with family, friends, and my dog. I really like reading literary fiction, essays, and memoirs (feel free to check out my GoodReads below). Music is a large part of my life, as I grew up taking violin/fiddle lessons and competing in musical competitions. I listen to a relatively wide range of music (alternative, indie, pop, select country, comedy, rock, and singer/songwriter) and enjoy taking in live shows whenever I get the chance. I am passionate about social and political justice and these values will always guide me throughout my career and personal life.