Lydia Hicks

Lydia (she/her) is in her third year of the PhD in the Clinical Psychology program at Lakehead University. Her past research has examined a variety of topics, including: the cognitive benefits of natural environments; the relationship between adverse childhood experiences and suicide-related behaviours in First Nations adults accessing a substance use treatment program; housing stabilization programs for Indigenous youth navigating challenges related to homelessness; and clinical competencies related to supporting Indigenous individuals with drug-induced psychosis. Her current research examines how culturally-based interventions (e.g., land-based programming) and assessments (e.g., the First Nations Children Wellbeing Measure) are being used to support First Nation wellbeing in regional and national contexts. Her research is currently supported by a three-year CIHR CGS-D Research Award. Aside from her research, Lydia enjoys reading, knitting, playing guitar, and doing pretty much anything outdoors.

Publications: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1357633X241239715