The early years set the foundation for mental health across the lifespan

Our team is committed to promoting positive mental health outcomes for children and their families through science that informs prevention and intervention.

We are a research group that studies the impact of early adversity in early childhood and identifies early prevention and intervention approaches that promote resilience. Based in the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa and directed by Dr. Nicole Racine, we partner with community organizations, clinicians, and individuals with lived experience to contribute to the best possible start for children and their families.

Research Projects

In collaboration with research teams and our community partners, the Early Lab pursues the following main lines of research. You can view a list of our recent publications on Google Scholar or ResearchGate.

  1. Evaluating and Implementing Early Intervention Programs for Young Children Exposed to Adversity

  2. Intergenerational Transmission of Childhood Adversity

  3. Understanding Risk and Protective Factors for Children Exposed to Adversity

  4. Equitable Trauma Treatment Access for Children and Families Exposed to Adversity

Intergenerational transmission of parent adverse childhood experiences to child outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Green social prescribing to enhance child and adolescent mental health

Changes and predictors of maternal depressive and anxiety symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic

Featured Publications

Meet our team

Dr. Nicole Racine is a clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa, Canada. She is joined by a passionate and hard-working team at the early lab. Learn more about the team, and for volunteer or employment opportunities, click here:

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Address
136 Jean-Jacques Lussier, Vanier 5027
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 6N5, Canada

Phone
403.992.7869

Email
nracine2@uottawa.ca