Jean Hughes
Dalhousie University
Canada
Abstract Title:Homelessness - Arts-Based Knowledge Mobilization
Biography:
Dr. Hughes is Professor, School of Nursing with Dalhousie University; Research Scientist with the Department of Psychiatry at IWK Health Centre; and past Senior Editor (Publications) for the Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health (2010-2015). Dr. Hughes’ research, with 53 publications, focus on marginalized populations with mental health issues with funding from Federal and Provincial sources. Many studies include homeless youth; others examine arts-based programs for youth with early psychosis; another investigates the effects of building social and emotional skills in elementary school children; and one investigates ways to Optimize Supports and Services for School Students from Marginalized Communities
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