Dr. Anne Konkle

Biography

Professor Anne Konkle is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa. Her research focuses on mental health across the lifespan, particularly examining the experiences of parents, partners, and families during key life transitions such as adolescence, perinatal periods, midlife, and menopause. Professor Konkle's work investigates how these transitions impact identity, well-being, and mental health trajectories for individuals and families. She employs community-engaged and mixed-methods research strategies with attention to social, biological, environmental, and digital determinants of health. Her studies explore the role of health literacy and the dissemination of misinformation in shaping mental health outcomes, particularly among marginalized and structurally disadvantaged populations. Over the years, her research has shifted to include the parent-infant dyad, highlighting the complexities of mental health dynamics in diverse family structures and gender identities. Professor Konkle aims to inform equitable mental health policies and practices that enhance the quality of life for all individuals.

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