Véronique Brideau

Véronique Brideau serves as Assistant Professor and Social Work Program Coordinator at Sainte-Anne University, bringing over 15 years of clinical experience in mental health and addiction services to her academic role. Her work centers on vulnerable populations in rural and minority communities across Atlantic Canada, with current doctoral research at Memorial University examining comparative grief patterns between suicide bereavement and medical aid in dying cases.

Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• Bachelor of Social Science (BSS)
• Master of Social Work (MSS) from Dalhousie University
• Ph.D. Candidate in Social Work at Memorial University of Newfoundland

Dr. Brideau's research program investigates critical gaps in community mental health through three interconnected pillars: the psychological impact of suicide bereavement in isolated communities, developmental factors during adolescent transitions, and occupational trauma among frontline social workers. Her signature project compares grieving processes between suicide-affected and medical aid in dying-affected individuals to advance suicide postvention strategies, while secondary work explores protective factors in youth development and workplace psychological suffering among practitioners.

As program coordinator, she integrates clinical expertise with academic leadership in social work education, though specific grant funding details remain unreported. Her position within the university's academic structure supports community-engaged research addressing Nova Scotia's Acadian population needs.