Lydia Hicks

Lydia (she/her) started her PhD in the Clinical Psychology program at Lakehead University in 2023. Her MA thesis examined the relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences and suicide-related behaviours in First Nations adults accessing a substance use treatment program. Moving forward, her PhD dissertation will examine facilitators and barriers for the implementation of land-based wellbeing programs supporting First Nations adults accessing substance use treatment programs. Her doctoral research is funded by a three-year CIHR CGS-D Research Award. Lydia is also interested in research exploring social determinants of health, as well as research applying decolonial methodologies. Aside from her research, Lydia enjoys reading, knitting, and doing pretty much anything outdoors with her dog, Fitz. 

Publications: 
​​https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1073817/full