ACTaide was co-created by therapists and clients alongside researchers from McGill University's Health Psychology Lab
Dr. Bärbel Knäuper
James McGill Professor of Health Psychology, expert in behavior change.
Dr. Kimberly Carriere
Specialist in acceptance-based interventions and mobile tools for well-being.
Aidan Smyth, PhD Candidate
Focuses on translating psychological theory into digital experiences.
Serena Thapar, PhD Candidate
Expert in mindfulness and user-centered mental health design.
Nellie Siemers, PhD Student
Specializes in digital mental health, mindfulness-based interventions, and the cultural adaptation of psychological tools.
Daniela Quesada, PhD Student
Focuses on emotional regulation and accessibility in design.
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to Ted Hill (App Developer), Sherine Messiha (Digital Illustrator), and student contributors Nicole Iordache, Sara Hughes, Anna Beebe, Rachita Batra, Jasmine Kohad, and Jessica Di Sante.