2023 Gatineau - Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR)

  • Khoury, J. M. B., Andrews, K. L., & Carleton, R. N. (2023, Oct. 16-18). Sexual victimization among RCMP officers: Understanding the challenges. [Symposium presentation]. Presented at the 14th Annual Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) Forum, Gatineau, QC, Canada.
  • Khoury, J. M. B., Jamshidi, L., Shields, R. E., Nisbet, J., Afifi, T. O., Fletcher, A. J., Stewart, S. H., Asmundson, G. J. G., Sauer-Zavala, S., Krätzig, G. P., & Carleton, R. N. (2023, Oct. 16-18). Putative risk and resiliency factors among Royal Canadian Mounted Police cadets. [Symposium presentation]. Presented at the 14th Annual Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) Forum, Gatineau, QC, Canada.

2023 Ottawa - Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR)

  • Khoury, J., Jamshidi, L., Shields, R. E., Nisbet, J., Afifi, T. O., Fletcher, A., Stewart, S., Asmundson, G. J. G., Sauer-Zavala, S., Krätzig, G. P., & Carleton, R. N. (2023, October). Putative risk and resiliency factors among Royal Canadian Mounted Police cadets. [Symposium presentation]. Symposium: Individual Differences among Newly Recruited RCMP Cadets at the Canadian Institute of Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) Forum, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
  • Maguire, K., Shields, R. E., & Carleton, R. N. (2023, October). Discussant for Symposium on individual differences among newly recruited RCMP cadets. [Symposium presentation]. Symposium: Symposium on Individual Differences among Newly Recruited RCMP Cadets at the Canadian Institute of Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) Forum, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
  • Nisbet, J., Jamshidi, L., Andrews, K. L., Stewart, S. H., Shields, R. E., Teckchandani, T. A., Maguire, K. Q., & Carleton, R. N. (2023, October). Mental health and social support among Royal Canadian Mounted Police cadets. [Symposium presentation]. Symposium: Symposium on Individual Differences among Newly Recruited RCMP Cadets at the Canadian Institute of Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) Forum, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
  • Nisbet, J., Jamshidi, L., Maguire, K. Q., Afifi, T. O., Brunet, A., Fletcher, A. J., Asmundson, G. J. G., Sareen, J., Shields, R. E., Andrews, K. L., Sauer-Zavala, S., Neary, J. P., Lix, L. M., Stewart, S. H., Krätzig, G. P., & Carleton, R. N. (2023, October). Suicidal ideation, planning, and attempts among new Royal Canadian Mounted Police cadets. [Symposium presentation]. Symposium: Mental Health of Newly Recruited RCMP Cadets at the Canadian Institute of Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) Forum, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
  • Shields, R. E., Teckchandani, T. A., Asmundson, G. J. G., Nisbet, J., Krakauer, R. L., Andrews, K. L., Maguire, K. Q., Jamshidi, L., Afifi, T. O., Lix, L. M., Brunet, A., Sauer-Zavala, S., Krätzig, G. P., Neary, J. P., Sareen, J., & Carleton, R. N. (2023, October). Daily survey participation and positive changes in mental health symptom scores among Royal Canadian Mounted Police cadets. [Symposium presentation]. Symposium: Individual Differences among Newly Recruited RCMP Cadets at the Canadian Institute of Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) Forum, Ottawa, ON, Canada.

2023 Toronto - Canadian Psychological Association Annual General Meeting (CPA-AGM)

  • Stark, C., Shields, R. E., Heath, O., & Stewart, D. (2023, June). Developing revised ethical guidelines for inclusivity and non-discrimination in psychology. [Symposium presentation]. Symposium: Ethics Update 2023: Recent Developments and Emerging Issues at Canadian Psychological Association AGM, Toronto, ON, Canada.

2021 Online – Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)

  • Taylor, S., Asmundson, G. J. G., Paluszek, M. M., Landry, C. A., & Rachor, G. S. (2021). Understanding the complexities of pandemics: Network analyses from the COVID Stress Study. In J. Presseau (Chair), The role of Canadian health psychology during the COVID-19 pandemic: Showcasing national and international studies. Symposium conducted at the 82nd annual convention of the Canadian Psychological Association. Online.

*2020 San Antonio – Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)

  • Korol, S., Krakauer, R. L., Vig, K. D., Asmundson G. J. G., Fergus, T.A., Shihata, S., McEvoy, P. M., & Carleton R. N. (accepted). Investigating the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and mindfulness: Implications for intervention and mental health outcomes. In K. D. Vig (Chair), Intolerance of Uncertainty: Emerging Trends and the Role of Technology. Symposium to be presented at the 40th Annual Conference of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, San Antonio, TX.
  • Krakauer, R. L., Carleton, R. N., & Asmundson, G. J. G. (2020). A single bout of exercise and stretching prevent exacerbations of anxiety-related vulnerability factors following an analogue stressor: A randomized controlled trial. In Krakauer, R. L. (Chair), Sweat the fret: Exploring exercise interventions for depression and anxiety-related symptoms. Symposium accepted for presentation at the 40th Annual Conference of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, San Antonio, TX, March 19-22.
  • Vig, K. D., Korol, S., Krakauer, R. L., Carleton, R. N., Fergus, T. A., Shihata, S., McEvoy, P. M., & Asmundson, G. J. G. (accepted). Intolerance of uncertainty and smartphone use. In K. D. Vig (Chair), Intolerance of Uncertainty: Emerging Trends and the Role of Technology. Symposium to be presented at the 40th Annual Conference of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, San Antonio, TX.
  • Vig, K. D. (accepted). Intolerance of uncertainty: Emerging trends and the role of technology. Symposium accepted for presentation at the 40th Annual Conference of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, San Antonio, TX.

* Conference cancelled due to COVID-19


2020 Montreal – Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)

  • Minaya, C., McKay, D., Asmundson G. J. G., Landry, C. A., & Paluszek, M. M. (2020, July). Substance use and COVID-19 stress: Survey findings from healthcare workers and the general population. In S. Bartel (Chair), Substance use to cope with the pandemic: Individual difference and contextual predictors. Symposium. 81st Canadian Psychological Association Annual National Convention, Montréal, Quebec, Canada.

2019 Austin – Annual Conference of the International OCD Foundation

  • Hamel, L., & Krakauer, R. L. (2019). Becoming more mindful in an ever-changing world: How to utilize yoga to tolerate uncertainty. Workshop presented at the 26th Annual Conference of the International OCD Foundation, Austin, TX, July 19-21.

2018 – Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research

  • Korol, S., Teale Sapach, M. J. N., & Carleton, R. N. (2018, Oct. 15-17). Sex and cognitive risk factors explain variance in police mental health symptoms. In Korol, S. (Chair), & Mason, J. (Chair), Sex and Gender Differences in Canadian Public Safety Personnel: Perceived versus Actual Experiences. Symposium presented at the 9th Annual Canadian Institute of Military and Veteran Health Research, Regina, SK, October 15-17.
  • Krakauer, R., Teale Sapach, M. J. N., & Carleton, R. N. (2018). When knowledge is power: Mental health knowledge, stigma, and service use among public safety groups. Symposium presented at the 9th Annual Canadian Institute of Military and Veteran Health Research Forum, Regina, SK, October 15-17.
  • Ramadan, Z. F. B., Edmonds, M., & Carleton, R. N. (2018). The interrelationships of personality, public safety personnel occupations, and sex. Symposium presented at the 9th annual forum of the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research, Regina, SK, October 15-17.
  • Taillieu, T., Afifi, T. O., Turner, S., Carleton, R. N., Vaughan, A., Anderson, G. S., Krakauer, R., MacPhee, R. S., Ricciardelli, R., Cramm, H. A., Groll, D., Griffiths, C. T., Donnelly, E. A., & McCreary, D.R. (2018). Traumatic exposures, occupational stressors, and mental disorder symptoms among Canadian Public Safety Personnel. Symposium presentation at the 9th Annual Canadian Institutes of Military and Veteran Health Research Forum, Regina, SK, October 15-17.
  • Vig, K. D., Carleton, R. N., Ricciardelli, R. & Asmundson, G. J. G. (2018, October). Sex differences in PTSD symptom patterns of public safety personnel after controlling for sexual violence. In S. Korol and J. E. Mason (Co-Chairs), Sex and Gender Differences in Canadian Public Safety Personnel: Perceived versus Actual Experiences. Symposium presented at the 9th Annual Forum of the Canadian Institute of Military and Veteran Health Research, Regina, SK, October 15-17.

2017 – Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour, and Cognitive Sciences

  • Speirs, C., Belchev, Z., Fernandez, A., Korol, S., & *Sears, C. R. (2017). Are there age differences in attention to emotional images following a sad mood induction? Evidence from a free viewing eye tracking paradigm. Oral presentation at the 27th Annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour, and Cognitive Sciences, Regina, SK, June 2-4. *Author presented on behalf of the working group, which is otherwise listed according to contributions to the project.

2016 Vancouver - Annual Military and Veteran Health Research Forum

  • Carleton, R. N., Duranceau, S., Beshai, S., *Dirkse, D. A., Hampton, A. J. D., Ivens, S. E., LeBouthillier, D. M., Tamaian, A., Teale Sapach, M. J. N., Thorisdottir, A. S., Walker, K. L., & Wuerch, M. A. (submitted). Briefing of the Peer Support and Crisis Intervention Programs in First Responders: A Review. Symposium presentation submitted to the 7th Annual Military and Veteran Health Research Forum. Vancouver, BC, November 21-23, 2016. *First three authors presented on behalf of the working group, which is otherwise listed alphabetically by last name
  • Duranceau, S., Zamorski, M A., & Carleton, R. N. (2016). Recent mental health care seeking patterns in the CAF: Can social support help increase use of professional health services? Symposium presented at the 7th Annual Military and Veteran Health Research Forum, Vancouver, BC, November 21-23.

2016 Ottawa - Canadian Institute of Military and Veteran Health Research Conference

  • Carleton, R. N., Duranceau, S., *Beshai, S., Dirkse, D. A., Hampton, A. J. D., Ivens, S. E., LeBouthillier, D. M., Tamaian, A., Teale Sapach, M. J. N., Thorisdottir, A. S., Walker, K. L., & Wuerch, M. A. (2016). Executive Summary Briefing of the Peer Support and Crisis Intervention Programs in First Responders: A Review. In M. Zamorski (Chair), Military Mental Health Research Symposium. Symposium at the Canadian Institutes of Military and Veteran Health Research Conference, Ottawa, ON, May 3. *First two authors presented on behalf of the working group, which is otherwise listed alphabetically by last name

2016 Philadelphia - Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)


2015 Ottawa - Annual Convention of the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)

  • Carleton, R. N., Duranceau, S., Zerff, M., Gonzales, J., & Mishra, S. (2015). Intolerance of uncertainty: A comparison of behavioural and self-report measures. In K. Tallon (Chair), A transdiagnostic approach to the treatment of psychological disorders. Symposium conducted at the 76th Annual Convention of the Canadian Psychological Association, Ottawa, ON, June 4-6, 2015.

2013 Edmonton - Annual Military and Veteran Health Research Forum

  • Duranceau, S. Fetzner, M. G., & Carleton, R. N. (2013). Affective and behavioral concerns in children of Canadian Forces Veterans: The importance of educating military families. In N. Spinks (Moderator), Family Symposium. Symposium conducted at the 4th Annual Military and Veteran Health Research Forum, Edmonton, AB, November 25-27.

2013 La Jolla - Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA)

  • Carleton, R. N., Horswill, S. C., Thibodeau, M. A., Teale, M. J. N., Asmundson, G. J. G., McCabe, R. E., Rowa, K., & Antony, M. M. (2013). Comparing the Social Interaction Phobia Scale with alternative short forms of the Social Interaction Anxiety and Social Phobia Scales. In A. R. Reilly (Chair), Keeping Current: Updating and Improving the Assessment of Social Anxiety Disorder and Related Constructs. Symposium presented at the 33rd Annual Conference of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, La Jolla, CA, April 4-7.
  • Carleton, R. N., Teale, M. J. N., Horswill, S., Oriet, C., Ubbens, J., & Asmundson, G. J. G. (2013). Attending to the details: A longitudinal RCT of an attention modification program for Social Anxiety Disorder. In R. N. Carleton (Chair), Social Anxiety Disorder: Biopsychosocial Advances and Treatment. Symposium presented at the 33rd Annual Conference of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, La Jolla, CA, April 4-7.