Allison Crawford

Allison Crawford, MD, PhD, is a Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. She is the UArctic Chair in Public Mental Health and Community-centered Digital Innovation, focusing on improving mental health access and equity through digital solutions. At the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), she serves as Senior Scientist and Medical Director of Virtual Mental Health and Psychiatry Outreach, leading Canada’s national 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline as Chief Medical Officer. Her work spans Northern Ontario, Nunavut, and circumpolar regions via the Arctic Council.

• Current roles: Academic faculty (Psychiatry & Public Health), Senior Scientist, Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer
• Key initiatives: HeART Lab (www.healthequityART.com), suicide prevention strategies for Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and CAMH’s Psychiatry Partnerships with Northern Communities program

Research emphasizes culturally safe digital mental health, Indigenous wellness, and suicide prevention. She has over 15 years of direct clinical experience in Nunavut and consults for federal governments on public health frameworks.

Scientific Awards & Leadership

• Fulbright Research Chair (2022)
• Active contributor to Arctic Council Sustainable Development Working Group