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Laura O'Neill

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Assistant Professor (Part-Time)Psychiatry & Behavioural NeurosciencesMcMaster University

13 publications.

01

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Anti-oppressive Practice: Compatible or Irreconcilable Differences?

O'Neill L

First author
02

Predictors of Graduation Among College Students with Disabilities

O'Neill LNP, Markward MJ, French JP

60 citationsFirst author
03

Effects of vaping on physical and mental health in at-risk populations (VAPE): mixed-methods study of motivations for and perspectives on vaping in patients with opioid use disorder

D’Elia A, Panesar B, Sanger N, O’Neill L, Rosic T, Regenstreif L, Park K, de Oliveira C, Marsh DC, Minuzzi L

BJPsych Open2025
04

“Whose safeguarding is it anyway?” service user engagement in safeguarding processes

Mahon S, O'Neill L, Boland R

The Journal of Adult Protection20242 citations
05

A multicentre evaluation exploring the impact of an integrated health and social care intervention for the caregivers of ICU survivors

McPeake J, Henderson P, MacTavish P, Devine H, Daniel M, Lucie P, Bollan L, Hogg L, MacMahon M, Mulhern S

Critical Care202232 citations
06

Feasibility of behavioral activation group therapy in reducing depressive symptoms and improving quality of life in patients with depression: the BRAVE pilot trial

D’Elia A, Bawor M, Dennis BB, Bhatt M, Litke K, McCabe K, Whattam J, Garrick L, O’Neill L, Simons S

Pilot and Feasibility Studies20208 citationsOpen Access
07

Patient Experiences and Opinions of a Behavioral Activation Group Intervention for Depression

O’Neill L, Samaan Z, McCabe K, Tabak TA, Key B, Litke K, Whattam J, Garrick L, Chalmers S, Xie F

Research on Social Work Practice20194 citationsFirst author
08

Evidence of Pressure Build-up in H2-Air Fast Flames for Deflagration-to-Detonation

Chambers JM, Ahmed KA, O'Neill L, Poludnenko A, Gamezo VN

2019
09

Acceptability of the Fitbit in behavioural activation therapy for depression: a qualitative study

Chum J, Kim MS, Zielinski L, Bhatt M, Chung D, Yeung S, Litke K, McCabe K, Whattam J, Garrick L

Evidence-Based Mental Health201753 citationsOpen Access
10

A consideration of the social impact of cybercrime: examples from hacking, piracy, and child abuse material online

Aiken M, Mc Mahon C, Haughton C, O'Neill L, O'Carroll E

Contemporary Social Science201619 citations

Courses taught

14
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

    PSYCHOTH 704 · last taught 2025

    Graduate
  • Ethical Standards and Professional Practice

    PSYCHOTH 705 · last taught 2025

    Graduate
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Consultation

    CBS 722B · last taught 2024

    Graduate
  • Introduction to Mental Health for Psychotherapists

    PSYCHOTH 701 · last taught 2024

    Graduate
  • Principles of Evidence-Based Psychotherapy

    PSYCHOTH 702 · last taught 2024

    Graduate
  • Applied Psychotherapy Skills

    PSYCHOTH 706B · last taught 2023

    Graduate
  • Practicum II

    PSYCHOTH 712A · last taught 2022

    Graduate
  • Practicum II

    PSYCHOTH 712B · last taught 2022

    Graduate
  • Changing Social Service Organizations: Implications for Workers and Service Users

    SOCWORK 740 · last taught 2022

    Graduate
  • Introduction to Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    CBS 718 · last taught 2021

    Graduate
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