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Judith Andersen is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto Mississauga, specializing in health psychology with a focus on the psychophysiology of stress and its impact on mental and physical health in high-stress occupations. Her research emphasizes evidence-based training programs for police and special forces, resilience development for first responders, and mental health disparities among LGBTQ+ communities. She holds a PhD from the University of California, Irvine.
Her work includes designing stress-regulation interventions to enhance police decision-making during critical incidents and developing competency frameworks for incident commanders. Recent projects involve applying biofeedback technology (e.g., HRV monitoring) to improve officer performance and wellness. She collaborates internationally with law enforcement agencies in Canada, the U.S., and Europe.
Key research domains include:
- Psychophysiological stress responses and their modulation
- Resilience training for first responders
- Mental health disparities in marginalized groups
- Evidence-based policing strategies
Her publications from 2024–2025 explore topics like stress physiology in policing, competency development for crisis leaders, and the role of social support in reducing LGBTQ+ mental health disparities. Ongoing projects focus on reducing racial bias in policing and optimizing training through big data analytics.
While no formal advisees are listed, her research teams engage in translational studies impacting policy and practice. She advocates for applied psychological research to bridge academic and real-world challenges in public safety and health.
