David Lindenbach, University of Calgary

Research

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Latest papers

Exploring educators' awareness of and preparedness to respond to image-based sexual abuse and exploitation of children: A qualitative study.
Child abuse & neglect · 2026
Adverse Childhood Experiences Predict Treatment Drop Out in Adolescents and Young Adults With Eating Disorders.
The International journal of eating disorders · 2026 · first author
A scoping review on the neurosequential model.
Child abuse & neglect · 2025 · first author

All 9 publications

Latest funding

Community-Academic Partnerships for Equitable Learning Health Systems: A Co-Production Approach
CIHR · 2025 · Co-investigator
$130,000
LEAPS-IYS: Learning to Equitably Adapt Peer Support for Integrated Youth Services
CIHR · 2022 · Co-investigator
$198,810
Canadian Consortium on Child Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care: Developing cohesive intersectoral practices and policies to support trauma-impacted children and youth
SSHRC · 2019 · Co-investigator
$807,914

All 3 grants and awards

9 publications.

01

Exploring educators' awareness of and preparedness to respond to image-based sexual abuse and exploitation of children: A qualitative study.

Borkenhagen D, Lindenbach D, Binford W, Neufeld KHS, Marcoux J, Barker K, Cullen E, Gunn E, Cullen O, Bekai N, Dimitropoulos G

Child abuse & neglect2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2026.108269 PMID: 42607505

02

Adverse Childhood Experiences Predict Treatment Drop Out in Adolescents and Young Adults With Eating Disorders.

Lindenbach D, Austin A, Singh M, Trebilcock A, Bhattarai A, Marcoux G, Dimitropoulos G

The International journal of eating disorders2026First author

DOI: 10.1002/eat.24558 PMID: 40990166

03

A scoping review on the neurosequential model.

Lindenbach D, Desai P, Berza V, Lee J, Okoye H, Herman P, Dimitropoulos G, Arnold PD, Wang EY

Child abuse & neglect2025First author

DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2025.107745 PMID: 41151417

04

Ecological Momentary Assessment for Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa and Their Parents/Caregivers in Family-Based Treatment.

Singh M, Austin A, Lindenbach D, Vander Steen H, Habina C, Marcoux-Louie G, Loeb KL, Engel S, Le Grange D, Dimitropoulos G

The International journal of eating disorders2025

DOI: 10.1002/eat.24368 PMID: 39754365

05

Using a Rapid Learning Health System for Stratified Care in Emerging Adult Mental Health Services: Protocol for the Implementation of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures.

Dimitropoulos G, Lindenbach D, Potestio M, Mogan T, Richardson A, Anderson A, Heintz M, Moskovic K, Gondziola J, Bradley J, LaMonica HM, Iorfino F, Hickie I, Patten SB, Arnold PD

JMIR research protocols2024

DOI: 10.2196/51667 PMID: 38506921

06

A qualitative study on the implementation of a transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral therapy for children in a child welfare residential treatment program.

Dimitropoulos G, Lindenbach D, Anderson A, Rowbotham M, Wang E, Heintz M, Ehrenreich-May J, Arnold PD

Child abuse & neglect2023

DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2023.106487 PMID: 37837713

07

Confidence, Training and Challenges for Canadian Child Advocacy Center Staff When Working with Cases of Online and In-person Child Sexual Exploitation.

Lindenbach D, Dimitropoulos G, Bhattarai A, Cullen O, Perry R, Arnold PD, Patten SB

Journal of child sexual abuse2022First author

DOI: 10.1080/10538712.2022.2037803 PMID: 35156898

08

Experiences of Canadian mental health providers in identifying and responding to online and in-person sexual abuse and exploitation of their child and adolescent clients.

Dimitropoulos G, Lindenbach D, Devoe DJ, Gunn E, Cullen O, Bhattarai A, Kuntz J, Binford W, Patten SB, Arnold PD

Child abuse & neglect2022

DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2021.105448 PMID: 34952461

09

Capacity, confidence and training of Canadian educators and school staff to recognize and respond to sexual abuse and internet exploitation of their students.

Lindenbach D, Cullen O, Bhattarai A, Perry R, Diaz RL, Patten SB, Dimitropoulos G

Child abuse & neglect2021First author

DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2020.104898 PMID: 33385927

Community-Academic Partnerships for Equitable Learning Health Systems: A Co-Production Approach

Co-investigatorCIHR2025Catalyst Grant: Partnering for Impact - General Pool

Principal investigators: Fiest, Kirsten M; Delisle, Mona; Roach, Pamela Marie

Keywords: Co-Creation; Community-Based Research; Framework Analysis; Health Equity; Knowledge Mobilization; Learning Health Systems; Partnerships

$130,000

LEAPS-IYS: Learning to Equitably Adapt Peer Support for Integrated Youth Services

Co-investigatorCIHR2022Catalyst Grant: Standards for Children and Youth Mental Health Services

Principal investigators: Dimitropoulos, Gina; Dunning, Allison; Barbic, Skye P; Henderson, Jo; Iyer, Srividya N; Mathias, Steve M; Mushquash, Christopher J

Keywords: Co-Design Methodologies; Evaluation Frameworks; Guideline Development; Integrated Youth Services; Peer Support; Substance Use; Youth Mental Health

$198,810

Canadian Consortium on Child Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care: Developing cohesive intersectoral practices and policies to support trauma-impacted children and youth

Co-investigatorSSHRC2019Partnership Grants

Keywords: trauma-informed care; complex trauma; child protection; child and youth services; outreach; engagement; intervention; policy

$807,914

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Frequent collaborators

Gina Dimitropoulos

Psychiatry

9 shared papers, latest 2026

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Subject: Prospective PhD student Dear Professor Lindenbach, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Exploring educators' awareness of and preparedness to respond to image-based sexual abuse and exploitation of children: A qualitative study." (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]

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