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Emily Fawcett is Associate Professor and Registered Psychologist in the Psychology Department at Memorial University of Newfoundland's Faculty of Science. She directs the AWELab and previously served as Assistant Professor at Memorial's Student Wellness and Counselling Centre.
Education credentials:
- PhD in Clinical Psychology, Lakehead University
- MA in Clinical Psychology, Lakehead University
- BSc (Hons) in Psychology, Acadia University
Research focuses on anxiety spectrum disorders with specialization in OCD presentations during perinatal periods and lesser-known subtypes. Her work examines identification barriers, stigma mechanisms, and epidemiological patterns using meta-analytic methods. Current investigations target aggressive obsessions in youth and relationship-themed OCD manifestations.
As Principal Investigator, she leads studies on OCD prevalence and cognitive behavioral interventions, though no specific grant details are provided. Collaborative projects include insomnia therapy efficacy research for cancer survivors.
Clinical work utilizes cognitive-behavioral approaches. She previously developed psychotherapy training for psychiatry residents and co-created Memorial's stepped-care mental health model.
