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Stephen P. Lewis is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Guelph, affiliated with the College of Social & Applied Human Sciences. His research focuses on self-injury, mental health advocacy, and online communication dynamics. He co-founded Self-injury Outreach and Support (SiOS), an international initiative with over 180 countries reached, and served as past president of the International Society for the Study of Self-Injury (ISSS). Lewis employs action-oriented methodologies prioritizing lived experience inclusion, aiming to reduce stigma, foster recovery, and improve institutional responses to self-injury.
His work bridges academia and practice through initiatives like SiOS, which provides resources for individuals, families, and professionals, and advocacy efforts including TEDx talks and media engagements. Research emphasizes school and university policy development, rural suicide prevention, and digital media's role in self-injury communication. Lewis' outreach includes workshops, trainings, and collaborative projects with institutions like McGill University.
Key contributions include stigma measurement tools (e.g., SIS-Q), policy frameworks for educational settings, and longitudinal studies on recovery trajectories. Despite no explicit awards listed, his impact is evidenced through organizational leadership and widespread outreach influence.
