CCRH 12 Annual Conference 2025

The CCRH at Concordia University consists of an extensive group of active members who conduct health research across biological, psychological, and sociocultural levels of understanding. Members are united in their focus on people who suffer from, or are at risk for, physical and mental illness.

Recent work from the core members' labs will be presented during symposia.

Presentations centred around theoretical and methodological issues in health research will be led by guest speakers and CCRH Members, providing opportunities for informal Q&A and discussion.

Two panel sessions — symposia — will be held to discuss the work of faculty, graduate and undergraduate students.

During the afternoon, a poster presentation will be held. Presentations of the students’ work will be available in-person.

The annual conference features innovative current work conducted by the center members.

We look forward to seeing you!

Keynote speaker:

Linda Iwenofu is a tenure-track assistant professor in the Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development at OISE, and she is a licensed Clinical Psychologist in Ontario. Iwenofu specializes in the psychological assessment and treatment of children, youth and families. She has experience providing psychological services in diverse settings, including public schools, community mental health agencies and various private practice clinics.

Iwenofu is the director of the Power in Youth Research Lab, where she specializes in research examining how racism impacts the health of Black children and youth. She provides clinical training and teaches graduate-level courses on anti-racist and anti-oppressive approaches to professional psychological practice.

She regularly provides consultation and support to health and educational practitioners who work in schools, community, and private practice settings. Her firm commitment to community-centered practice and to minimizing inequities in professional mental health service shines through in her involvement in numerous advocacy roles at local, national and international levels. She is currently chair-elect of the Black Psychology section of the Canadian Psychological Association. Iwenofu is passionate about decolonizing school and clinical child psychology education and practice and hopes to inspire a new generation of diversified scholar-practitioners.