Janine Olthuis

Janine Olthuis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), located in Fredericton. Her research focuses on expanding access to evidence-based psychological interventions, particularly through the integration of physical activity, transdiagnostic approaches, and distance-delivered care. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Dalhousie University and a BA (Honors) from Smith College.

Her academic roles include teaching undergraduate courses such as Abnormal Psychology and Community Psychology, and graduate courses in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Olthuis has been recognized with awards including the 2023 UNB Merit Award and multiple teaching nominations. Her work spans athlete mental health, anxiety sensitivity, and substance use, with a focus on innovative intervention designs.

Research interests include:

• Physical activity’s role in mental health treatment
• Transdiagnostic interventions targeting shared risk factors (e.g., anxiety sensitivity)
• Distance-delivered therapies (e.g., internet-based care)
• Psychosocial factors in athlete substance use

Recent publications highlight her contributions to topics such as athlete alcohol consumption, anxiety sensitivity profiles, and telehealth interventions for PTSD. She actively mentors graduate and undergraduate students in these research areas.

Awards and recognitions include:

• 2023 Merit Award (UNB)
• 2014 Canadian Institutes of Health Research Postdoctoral Fellowship
• 2010-2013 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship

Her advising and grant activities include supervising students in experimental and clinical studies. While no specific labs are listed, her research collaborations involve institutions like Dalhousie University and the Strongest Families program.