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Jillian Halladay is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at McMaster University, Canada. She holds affiliations as a Faculty Member with the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research, an Associate of the Research Institute of St. Joe’s Hamilton Mental Health and Addictions Program, and an Affiliate of the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use (Australia). Her research focuses on co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns in youth (10-25 years), integrating biological, psychological, and socio-contextual perspectives.
- Education:
- BScN, McMaster University
- MSc, McMaster University
- PhD, McMaster University
Her work emphasizes evidence-based interventions for preventing and treating substance use in youth, including development of outpatient programs. She has received the Health System Impact Embedded Early Career Researcher Award co-funded by Canadian Institute of Health Research, McMaster University, and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.
Recent publications investigate trends in youth substance use and mental health, mental health literacy programs, and methodological approaches like multiverse analysis. Her articles span journals including Addictive Behaviors, Psychological Medicine, and JAMA Network Open, reflecting expertise in quantitative methods, epidemiology, and intervention design.
- Scientific Awards:
- Health System Impact Embedded Early Career Researcher Award
Dr. Halladay’s clinical experience includes inpatient and outpatient youth mental health and substance use care. She has supported program development for young adults aged 17-25 in Hamilton, Canada.
