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Studying Clinical Psychology at Dalhousie: Pediatric Sleep Research in Action

Department of Psychology and Neuroscience – News

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Sleep problems are among the most common concerns families bring to healthcare providers, yet most clinicians receive little training on how to assess or best treat them. Fourth-year Dalhousie Clinical Psychology PhD student Alzena Ilie is working to close this gap. We spoke with Alzena to learn more about her research.

The science of thrill and how voluntary stress shapes resilience

Ashley Keenan (The Globe and Mail) – News

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Professor Tara Perrot, from Dalhousie’s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, discusses the role of voluntary stress in fostering resilience.

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Psychology and Neuroscience News from Dal News

DalSolutions: Putting mental health in reach for low‑income Nova Scotians
April 24, 2025, 8:30 AM
Accessing affordable mental health care is a struggle faced by thousands of Nova Scotians. A community clinic led by two Dal psychologists helps support low-income clients while providing valuable clinical training experience to the province’s next generation of practitioners.
What defines teaching excellence?
January 7, 2025, 12:25 AM
Recipients of Dal’s top teaching awards share, in their own words, how they approach teaching and the themes that emerge to create a roadmap that any new or seasoned instructor can incorporate into their classroom.
Meet Dr. Shannon Johnson & Dr. Alissa Pencer: Psychologists and co‑directors at Dalhousie's Centre for Psychological Health
November 7, 2024, 10:00 AM
The psychologists and co‑directors at Dalhousie's Centre for Psychological Health share their personal journeys and research interests in the latest episode of Sciographies.
How to know when it's time to start therapy
August 9, 2024, 8:30 AM
It can be difficult to know when to start therapy when a problem is ongoing. Knowing the right questions to ask yourself can help make the decision easier, writes Dal's Simon Sherry.
Provincial funding brings four new clinical psychology residency seats to Dal
July 29, 2024, 8:30 AM
Dal will be home to four new clinical psychology residency seats in fall 2025, as announced by the Province’s Office of Addictions and Mental Health. Residents will rotate between the Dalhousie Centre for Psychological Health and the Student Health & Wellness Centre.