Graduate Students

 

Lindsay Samson
lesamson@yorku.ca

Close up image of graduate student, Lindsay Samson

 

 

 

 

 

 

Degree in Progress

PhD, Clinical Psychology, York University, Toronto

Degrees

(2021) MA, Clinical Psychology, York University, Toronto
(2019) BA (Hons), Psychology, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby

Research Interests
Lindsay’s research interests are in the areas of social media use and body image, weight stigma, eating disorders, and self-compassion.

 

Claire Minister
cministr@yorku.ca

Close up image of graduate student, Claire Minister

 

 

 

 

Degree in Progress

PhD, Clinical Psychology, York University, Toronto

Degrees

(2021) MA, Clinical Psychology, York University, Toronto
(2012) BSc (Hons), Psychology, Queen's University, Kingston

Research Interests
Claire's research interests include eating disorders, obesity, and dietary influences, with her masters thesis focusing on the impact of social media on healthy and unhealthy eating behaviour intentions. Claire's past research interests included chronic pain and substance use disorders. She is experienced in the development and evaluation of a variety of evidence-based tools and programs aimed at improving mental health care in family medicine.