Judith Andersen

Judith Andersen is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Affiliated Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. She directs the Health, Adaptation, Research on Trauma (HART) Lab, focusing on the psychological and physiological effects of severe and chronic stress on first responders and law enforcement.

• Primary Affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of Toronto
• Secondary Affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto

Her research explores the intersection of stress, trauma, and occupational performance, particularly in high-stakes professions like policing. Key themes include stress-induced health impacts, resilience-building strategies, and bias mitigation in law enforcement. Her recent work emphasizes cortisol regulation, cardiovascular flexibility, and evidence-based interventions for police wellness.

Active in academic editorial work, Judith Andersen serves as an Associate Editor for Health Psychology in Frontiers in Psychology, contributing to peer-reviewed discourse.