Anxiety in the News
The Waterloo Region Record recently interviewed Dr. Christine Purdon about OCD, compulsions, and her lab's research. Click here to read the full article.
In a new podcast on "Thoughts on Record: Podcast of the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy", Dr. Purdon has an in-depth discussion with the show's host about OCD. Click here to listen.
Master's student Aliya McNeil and Dr. Christine Purdon provide important findings regarding the relationship between anxiety and COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy: Anxiety disorders had no effect on vaccine hesitancy
Dr. Christine Purdon provides her insights in a new CBC article: Almost anyone can become a life coach. A hidden camera investigation reveals why that's a problem
In a new article from UW Imprint, Dr. Purdon and other experts discuss how nature can help us improve our health.
Dr. Christine Purdon talks compulsions and OCD in a new profile from Psychology Tools.
Mark Gorman Legacy Fund
Mark Gorman (May 6, 1952 - September 8, 2020) was a Canadian poet, arts reviewer, script writer and broadcaster who fought a lifelong battle with anxiety and depression.
We are grateful to have received a substantial legacy gift from Mr. Gorman in support of our ongoing research on the nature and treatment of anxiety and related disorders.
Mr. Gorman’s legacy fund will strengthen our efforts to understand the factors that cause and maintain anxiety disorders, to develop more effective evidence-based psychological interventions to help ease people’s suffering, and to train graduate students in Clinical Psychology to become Canada’s next generation of scientist-practitioners.
Dr. Christine Purdon recently presented at the 2021 Virtual OCD-UK conference. Watch her presentation here: "Why Are Compulsions So Compelling?"
Check out this new interview from Faculti, where Dr. Christine Purdon discusses how there is a lot more to compulsions than meets the eye.
Dr. Christine Purdon recently contributed to an article on choosingtherapy.com: "Just Right OCD: Obsessions, Compulsions, & Treatments"
Check out this article from Interac, where Dr. Christine Purdon was interviewed about how anxiety can increase our susceptibility to fraud.
Dr. Christine Purdon was recently featured on the Finding Genius podcast, where she shared her insight into the effects of anxiety and depression on the individual.
Click the link to hear Dr. Christine Purdon share what's new in OCD research on the podcast "The OCD Chronicles"
Congratulations Christine!
The Canadian Psychological Association has awarded Christine Purdon Fellow Status!
This distinction is reserved for members who have made a distinguished contribution to the advancement of the discipline of psychology and have given exceptional service to their national or provincial associations. This applies aptly to Dr. Purdon who has, for decades, been internationally recognized as an expert on anxiety disorders and treatment, with a specialization in OCD. In addition to her research contributions, Dr. Purdon has held leadership roles within Canadian and international organizations, championing the use of science to improve our understanding of psychopathology and the quality of care provided by clinicians.
Research In Action
Psychology Discovery Conference 2026
Attached are pictures of Aliya McNeil and Erin Bowman presenting their dissertation and Master's research respectively at today's Psychology Discovery Conference!
New Graduate Student!
Lucia Di Censo has joined the Anxiety Studies lab as an MA student in the Clinical Psychology Program under the supervision of Dr. David Moscovitch. Welcome Lucia!
8th European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT) Meeting on OCD
Christine and Erin attended the 8th European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT) Meeting on OCD in Assisi, Italy this May 23-25, 2025. Erin delivered an open-paper presentation on some results from her M.A. thesis. Christine also delivered a position paper presentation, as well as an open paper presentation on behalf of Tyler.
New Research Coordinator!
Anxiety Studies have recruited a new Research Coordinator! Kashish Kahlon is a recent BSc Honours Psychology graduate and will be the lab coordinator for the 2025-2026 year.
Canadian Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (CACBT) 15th Annual Conference
Christine, Tyler, Taylor, and Erin attended the Canadian Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (CACBT) 15th Annual Conference in Banff this May 1-3, 2025. All three students presented a poster presentation at the conference.