Professor Dr. Hymie Anisman

Biography

Hymie Anisman received his Master’s in Psychology from Memorial University in 1970 and completed his PhD in Psychology at the University of Waterloo in 1972. He is a Professor at Carleton University, where he supervises undergraduate and graduate students. His research is primarily focused on the intersections of stress, health, and inflammation, with particular emphasis on the persistent impacts of generational trauma. Dr. Anisman leads various research projects investigating how genetic variants affect individual responses to early-life and adult stressors, which can promote depressive disorders. He also explores how positive environmental experiences can enhance resilience and improve mental health outcomes. Dr. Anisman has published extensively in the field, contributing to the understanding of psychosocial stressors, neurochemical disturbances, and their relation to psychological symptoms, particularly among visible minority groups.

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