In this episode of the Trauma and Mental Health Report’s podcast, contributing writer Amanda
Fernandes interviews Dr. Stephen Lewis, Associate Professor in psychology and Research
Leadership Chair at the University of Guelph. His research has focused extensively on lived
experiences in mental health, as well as non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among youth and young
adults. Together we delve into his co-authored paper exploring diagnosed and undiagnosed
mental health difficulties among school, clinical, and counselling psychologists, and graduate
students. Dr. Lewis draws on his own lived experiences and academic expertise to advocate
against the stigmas that have prevented applied psychologists from disclosing and addressing
their mental health struggles. He provides meaningful insights into the topic of clinician
effectiveness given mental health struggles, and poses several avenues of future research and
change.