Our Team

ACTaide was co-created by therapists and clients alongside researchers from McGill University's Health Psychology Lab

Dr. Bärbel Knäuper

Dr. Bärbel Knäuper

James McGill Professor of Health Psychology, expert in behavior change.

Dr. Kimberly Carriere

Dr. Kimberly Carriere

Specialist in acceptance-based interventions and mobile tools for well-being.

Aidan Smyth

Aidan Smyth, PhD Candidate

Focuses on translating psychological theory into digital experiences.

Serena Thapar

Serena Thapar, PhD Candidate

Expert in mindfulness and user-centered mental health design.

Daniela Quesada

Daniela Quesada, PhD Student

Focuses on emotional regulation and accessibility in design.

Acknowledgements

Special thanks to Ted Hill (App Developer), Sherine Messiha (Digital Illustrator), and student contributors Nicole Iordache, Sara Hughes, Anna Beebe, Rachita Batra, Jasmine Kohad, Jessica Di Sante, and Nellie Siemers.

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