About
Michael Sullivan is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in Behavioural Health (Tier I) at McGill University's Department of Psychology. His research focuses on psychosocial risk factors for prolonged disability in health and mental health conditions, particularly addressing catastrophic thinking and perceptions of injustice. He develops community-based interventions to support occupational re-engagement in disabled populations.
His research spans clinical and health psychology, emphasizing the interplay between psychosocial factors and chronic health conditions. Key areas include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptom severity after occupational injury, comorbid pain and depression management, and the impact of perceived injustice on depression and pain.
Dr. Sullivan’s articles consistently explore mechanisms linking psychosocial variables to disability outcomes, with a focus on experimental pain models, longitudinal studies, and behavioral activation therapies. His work bridges clinical practice and public health, aiming to translate research into actionable interventions.
- Awards: Canada Research Chair in Behavioural Health (Tier I)
- Advising & Grants: Collaborates with students on studies involving psychosocial risk factors, though specific grants or student names are not detailed in the text.
No specific labs or teams are mentioned, but his research aligns with McGill’s interdisciplinary approaches to clinical psychology and behavioral health.
