M.A.P.S. Lab - Mental Health Accessibility and Policy Solutions Lab

Empowering through research.

Driving structural change.

What’s going on in the lab:

The HEARTS Study.

HEARTS Study: Helping Enable Access and Remove Barriers To Support for Young Adults with Mental Health-Related Disabilities

This research is funded and supported by

Dr. Scott B. Patten’s Cutherbertson and Fischer Chair in Pediatric Mental Health

Meet the HEARTS Research Team Alumni

  • Sandy Rao (she/her)

    PI/Co-Researcher

  • Thyra Bui (she/her)

    Research Coordinator/Co-Researcher

  • Laetitia Satam (she/her)

    Knowledge Mobilization Officer/Co-Researcher

  • Julien Quickstad (He/Him/il)

    Community Builder/Co-Researcher

  • Tony Todorova (she/her)

    Ethics Officer/Co-Researcher

  • Mohammad Qureshi (he/him/they/ them)

    Facilitator/Co-Researcher

  • Rae Jardine (she/they)

    Monitoring and Evaluation Officer/Co-Researcher

  • Alyshah Pirwany (she/her)

    Knowledge Mobilization Specialist

  • Kaiden Dalley (he/they)

    Co-Researcher

  • Brianna Comeau (she/her)

    Co-Researcher

  • Abitha Suthakaran (she/her)

    Co-Researcher

  • Stacie Smith (she/her)

    Co-Researcher

  • Ysabelle Tumaneng (she/her/hers)

    Co-Researcher

  • Tarin Karunagoda (she/her)

    Co-Researcher

  • Mitchell Langford (he, they, she)

    Co-Researcher

  • Brooke Allemang (she/her/hers)

    Ombudsperson

Pets of the Lab

They’re our ins-paw-ration!

Aibo

Squid

Boba

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CRediT & ICMJE Integrated Framework Score Sheet

Upcoming events.

Dive into the vibrant intellectual and collaborative heartbeat of our lab. Here, our calendar is more than a schedule—it's a dynamic tapestry of opportunities for learning, innovation, and community engagement. Our events range from the inclusive 'All Hands All Voices Gathering' to the groundbreaking 'Collaboratory Sessions,' the supportive 'Academic Writing Circles,' and beyond. We're fostering a participatory research environment where young adults with lived experiences become key co-researchers, shaping the research that affects them.

Each event is thoughtfully designed to not only advance our scientific pursuits but also to challenge and expand our understanding of what it means to work together in solidarity. Whether you're looking to contribute your voice to our 'Voices & Visions Town Hall,' sharpen your skills in our 'Research Methods Workshops,' or explore the nuances of power in research with 'I've Got The Power' series, there’s a place for you here.

Find Your WAG! (Wellness, Aspirations and Growth)

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Press start to help you figure out what areas of research you might like to contribute to. This is just a starting point to consider your options for engagement in all parts of the research process.

Complete the Research Partner Survey for the Hearts Study

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Take a minute to fill out the Patient Research Partners Financial Compensation Survey.

Team Resources.