Faculty profile

ProfessorPsychiatry & Behavioural NeurosciencesMcMaster University

Research

Research areas, by share of publications

Research areas are derived from OpenAlex topics of their publications.

131 publications.

01

Social Anxiety Disorder

Rowa K, Antony MM

1 citationsFirst author
02

A qualitative investigation of the lived experiences of adults with anxiety and related disorders and ADHD: Interconnectedness of symptoms and implications for improving care

Alarachi A, McNeely H, Rowa K, McCabe RE

British Journal of Clinical Psychology, The20261 citations
03

Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy vs. Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Effectiveness and Treatment Mechanisms

Rector NA, Hawley LL, McCabe RE, Rowa K, Key BL, Kassardjian K, Richter MM, Sittampalam S, Shifrin A

Cognitive Therapy and Research20261 citations
04

A Factor Analysis of the Marijuana Motives Measure in an Anxiety and Related Disorders Sample

Joshi YM, Metcalfe S, Alarachi A, Scott AM, Ouellette MJ, Rowa K

2026Senior author
05

Treatment outcomes in transition-aged youth (TAY) receiving mixed-age disorder-specific group cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety and related disorders: a preliminary study

Hatchard T, Boyd JE, Mutschler C, Hewitt J, Scott AM, Ip J, Rowa K, Syan SK, Elcock A, McCabe RE

Cognitive Behaviour Therapist2026
06

Addressing the dual challenge of treatment access and innovation in anxiety disorders.

Laposa JM, Rowa K, Soreni N, Zai G

The BMJ2026
07

Shyness Associations With Approach/Avoidance-Related Behaviors in Clinically Anxious Adults in Canada: The Moderating Role of Emotional Intelligence Differs for Women and Men.

Jung S, Brook CA, Rowa K, Schmidt LA

Psychological Reports2026
08

Identifying factors associated with sleep disturbance among adults seeking outpatient psychiatric services for anxiety and related disorders.

Cowie KD, Scott AM, Sadek M, Rowa K

Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic2026Senior author
09

What happens after group CBT for anxiety and related disorders? Preliminary investigation of treatment outcomes over time in a naturalistic sample

Parkinson SA, Scott AM, Rowa K, McCabe RE

Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy2026
10

Delay Discounting in Individuals With Anxiety and Related Disorders Compared to Healthy Controls

Boyd JE, Cameron DH, Naudé GP, Rowa K, Soreni N, Amlung M, McCabe RE

Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science20254 citations

Courses taught

1
  • Psychological Intervention

    PSYCH 753 · last taught 2025

    Graduate

Roles and appointments

  • President, Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (2020 - 2023)
  • Provincial Clinical Lead, Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program

Research institutes and memberships

  • Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research (Joint Institute)
  • Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research (PBCAR)
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