Kimberly Thomson

Dr. Kimberly Thomson is an Assistant Professor in the Children's Health Policy Centre within Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Health Sciences. She investigates how early social environments influence lifelong mental health trajectories and intergenerational wellbeing.

Research Interests:
Her program focuses on: social determinants of children's mental health; intergenerational transmission of mental health; policy impacts on child development; and optimizing early environments for social-emotional wellbeing. She employs life course epidemiology and community-engaged approaches.

Research Publications:
Recent work examines parental mental health influences on child development, pandemic impacts on youth wellbeing, and policy evaluations for child mental health systems. Articles frequently employ longitudinal designs and implementation science frameworks.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards listed

Advising and Grants:
Collaborates with BC health authorities, school boards, and Ministries to implement child mental health monitoring systems. No specific student advising information provided.

Labs and Teams:
Leads research initiatives within the Children's Health Policy Centre, partnering with the BC Centre for Disease Control and Canadian Mental Health Association.