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Advanced Research on Mental Health and Society (ARMS)

Faculty of Social Sciences

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Core members

Our centre’s core members are involved with independent research projects on mental health, wellness, and society that are consistent with the vision of ARMS. They participate in knowledge exchange, mobilization, translation, and dissemination and aid with pedagogical efforts, including teaching, mentorship, advising, and preparing/distributing teaching materials.

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Diana Singh

Ph. D. Sociology, McMaster University, 2019

Executive Director

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Marisa Young

Ph.D. Sociology, University of Toronto, 2013

Associate Professor | Graduate Chair of the Department of Sociology | Canada Research Chair in Mental Health and Work-Life Transitions

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Loa Gordon

Associate Director | PhD Student

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James Gillett

(Health, Aging & Society), B.A. Hons. (Calgary), M.A., Ph.D. (McMaster)

Associate Professor (on leave)

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Tara Marshall

Associate Professor | Graduate Chair of the Department of Health, Aging & Society | Director, Honours Social Psychology Program

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Ameil Joseph

Holder, Faculty of Social Sciences Professorship in Equity, Identity and Transformation | Academic Director, Community Engaged Research and Relationships, Office of Community Engagement | Associate Professor | Graduate Chair

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Mat Savelli

Assistant (Teaching) Professor | Undergraduate Chair of the Department of Health, Aging & Society

Associate Members

Our centre’s associate members will collaborate with core ARMS members on their projects and through grant-writing efforts. They will also participate in pedagogical efforts, including through training programs and community internships.

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Jim Dunn

Professor | Associate Dean, Research of the Faculty of Social Sciences | Director of McMaster Institute for Healthier Environments | Senator Wm McMaster Chair in Urban Health Equity

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Kevin Shafer

Research Team Members

See the "Research" page for team member profiles.

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Community Partners

As a leader in community mental health, ARMS works closely with individuals and organizations in McMaster and Hamilton.

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