Margaret Lumley

Margaret Lumley is a Professor and Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology at the University of Guelph, affiliated with the College of Social & Applied Human Sciences. Her research focuses on adolescent mental health, resilience, and positive clinical psychology, with an emphasis on interventions in school and university settings. She develops programs to support youth with mental health challenges, including a for-credit university course on well-being for students with mental health needs. Lumley is a registered psychologist in Ontario, specializing in work with children and adolescents. Her research has been funded by organizations such as the Ontario Mental Health Foundation and Canada Foundation for Innovation.

Her research interests include cognitive schemas, childhood maltreatment, and the role of protective factors in fostering resilience. Lumley collaborates closely with schools, teachers, and parents to create supportive environments for youth. She leads the Resilient Youth Research Group, which bridges psychopathology, developmental psychology, and positive psychology to promote mental health outcomes. Recent studies explore mental health in student-athletes, graduate student support systems, and bereavement programs for post-secondary students.

While no specific scientific awards are listed, her contributions to academic and clinical psychology have been supported by significant grants. Lumley advises graduate students and is actively involved in mentoring emerging researchers through her lab and departmental roles. She emphasizes translating research into practical interventions, such as evidence-based programs addressing grief, chronic pain, and educational stressors.