David J. A. Dozois

David J. A. Dozois serves as Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Western Ontario, holding dual appointments in the Department of Psychology (Faculty of Social Science) and Department of Psychiatry. He directs the Clinical Psychology Graduate Program and leads the Mood Research Lab ('Breaking Sad'), investigating cognitive vulnerability to depression through evidence-based treatments.

His research centers on cognitive schemas, core beliefs, and interpersonal functioning in depression etiology and prevention. The lab examines how cognitive-behavioral theory informs therapeutic interventions for anxiety and mood disorders, with emphasis on translating theoretical frameworks into clinical practice.

Dr. Dozois maintains an extensive publication record including 202 scientific articles, books, and chapters, alongside 90 non-peer-reviewed papers. His editorial leadership includes Abnormal Psychology: Perspectives (7th ed., 2023) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: General Strategies (2014), with recent co-edited works on depression risk factors and anxiety/depression prevention.

Award highlights include:

• Distinguished Contributions to Psychology as a Profession award (CPA, 2020)
• Presidencies of both CPA (2011-12; 2016-17) and CACBT (2020-21)
• Fellowships in nine major psychological associations
• Beck Institute Scholar recognition

He actively mentors graduate students through the Clinical Psychology Program while maintaining a small private practice. Current lab initiatives focus on refining cognitive vulnerability models and developing preventative interventions for depression, with ongoing conference presentations exceeding 370 nationally and internationally. Dr. Dozois also serves on boards for Mental Health Research Canada and the International Association of Applied Psychology.

The Mood Research Lab operates within Western's Department of Psychology, conducting studies on risk factors involving cognitive schemas and interpersonal dynamics. The lab engages honors students and research assistants in protocol development, though Dr. Dozois is not accepting new graduate applications for 2025-2026.