Alexa Bagnell

Dr. Alexa Bagnell is a Professor & Head of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Dalhousie University and Chief of Psychiatry at IWK Health. She completed her medical training at Dalhousie University and post-graduate studies at Harvard University. Since joining IWK in 2003, she has co-founded the Treatment of Anxiety Group (TAG) program and established eastern Canada's first OCD clinic in 2013, focusing on evidence-based care for youth. Her leadership emphasizes improving access, inclusivity, and quality in mental health and addiction services for children and youth.

Education:

• Medical Degree: Dalhousie University
• Post-Graduate Training: Harvard University

Research Interests: Dr. Bagnell’s work centers on child and adolescent mental health system optimization, anxiety and OCD treatment, and advocating for mental health literacy. She actively engages in community education through schools, media, and public forums to reduce stigma and promote help-seeking behaviors.

Labs/Teams: Co-founder of the TAG program at IWK Health and director of the OCD clinic in Halifax. She also serves as a co-opted member of Dalhousie University’s Board of Governors.