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Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications

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  1. Tremblay, S. M.,* Lal, S., Ferro, M.A. & Anaby, D. (2025). Services addressing mental health needs of youth in physical rehabilitation: Perspectives of clinicians, youth and family members. Child: Care, Health & Development. 51:e70019. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cch.70019 (Open Access) [Lal and Anaby are co-senior authors]

  2. Lal, S., Gleeson, J.F., D'Alfonso, S., Lepage, M., Joober, R., Lee, H.,* Abdel-Baki, A., Lecomte, T., & Alvarez- Jimenez, M. Digital mental health intervention for schizophrenia spectrum and psychotic disorders: Protocol for a pragmatic feasibility study of Horyzons-Canada. DIGITAL HEALTH. 2024;10. doi:10.1177/20552076241282231 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39372808/ (Open Access).

  3. Tremblay, S. M.,* Lal, S., Ferro, M. A., & Anaby, D. R. (2024). Mental health practices in rehabilitation for youth with physical disabilities: A chart review study. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1–7. doi:10.1080/09638288.2024.2344659. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38666597/ [Anaby and Lal are co-senior authors].

  4. Abouzeid, N.,* & Lal, S. (2024). The role of sociodemographic factors on the acceptability of digital mental health care: A scoping review protocol. PloS One, 19(4), e0301886. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0301886. Epub 2024 April 26. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38669278/ (Open Access)

  5. Zaher, F., Diallo, M., Achim, A. M., Joober, R., Roy, M. A., Demers, M. F., Subramanian, P., Lavigne, K. M., Lepage, M., Gonzalez, D., Zeljkovic, I., Davis, K., Mackinley, M., Sabesan, P., Lal, S., Voppel, A., & Palaniyappan, L. (2024). Speech markers to predict and prevent recurrent episodes of psychosis: A narrative overview and emerging opportunities. Schizophrenia Research, 266, 205-215. doi: 10.1016/j.schres.2024.02.036 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38428118/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38428118/

  6. Engel, L., Alvarez-Jimenez, M., Cagliarini, D., D’Alfonso, S., Faller, J., Valentine, L., Koval, P., Bendall, S., O’Sullivan, S., Rice, S., Miles, C., Penn, D. L., Phillips, J., Russon, P., Lederman, R., Killackey, E., Lal, S., Cotton, S. M., Gonzalez-Blanch, C., Herrman, H., McGorry, P. D., Gleeson, J. F. M., & Mihalopoulos, C. (2023). The cost-effectiveness of a novel online social therapy to maintain treatment effects from first-episode psychosis services: Results from the Horyzons Randomized Controlled Trial. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 50(2), 427–436. doi:10.1093/schbul/sbad071. Epub 2023 June 1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37261464/ (Open Access)

  7. Lal, S., Tobin, R.,* Tremblay, S.,* Gleeson, J. F. M., D'Alfonso, S., Etienne, G., Joober, R., Lepage, M., & Alvarez-Jimenez, M. (2023). Experiences of a digital mental health intervention from the perspectives of young people recovering from first-episode psychosis: A focus group study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(9), 5745. doi: 10.3390/ijerph20095745. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37174262/ (Open Access)

  8. Lal, S., Abdel-Baki, A., & Peredo, R.* (2023). Clinician perspectives on providing telepsychiatry services to young adults with first-episode psychosis during COVID-19. Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 1-10. doi: 10.1111/eip.13416. Epub 2023 April 14. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37057704/ (Open Access)

  9. Lal, S., Gleeson, J., D’Alfonso, S., Lee, H.,* Etienne, G.,* Joober, R., Lepage, M., Alvarez-Jimenez, M. (2023). Digital health innovation integrating peer support and clinical moderation to prevent relapse and support recovery in young people with first-episode psychosis: A pilot study of Horyzons-Canada. Schizophr 9(21). doi: 10.1038/s41537-023-00352-1. Epub 2023 April 7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37029168/ (Open Access)

  10. Tremblay, S.,* Lal, S., Xiang, L., Ferro, M., & Anaby, D. (2023) Organization of rehabilitation services for youth with physical disabilities and mental health problems: A scoping review. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 4. doi: 10.3389/fresc.2023.1085827. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36891032/ (Open Access) [Anaby and Lal are co-senior authors].

  11. Lal, S., Elias, S.,* Sieu, V.,* & Peredo, R.* (2023). The use of technology to provide mental health services to youth experiencing homelessness: Scoping review. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 25, e41939. Epub 2023 Jan 16. doi: 10.2196/41939. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36645703/ (Open Access)

  12. Sahed, I.,* Perseil, S., Chaufton, A., Duprez, D. & Lal, S. (2022). Quand les drogues rencontrent les nouvelles technologies. Psychotropes, 28(2), 9-21. doi:10.3917/psyt.282.0009. https://www.cairn.info/revue-psychotropes-2022-2-page-9.htm?ref=doi (Open Access)

  13. Lal, S., Elias, S.,* Sieu, V.,* & Peredo, R.* (2022). Use of technology to provide mental health services to youth experiencing homelessness: A scoping review protocol. BMJ Open, 12(9), e061313. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061313. Epub 2022 Sept 7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36691185/ (Open Access)

  14. Lal, S., Tremblay, S.,* Starcevic, D.,* Mauger-Lavigne, M.,* & Anaby, D. (2022). Mental health problems among adolescents and young adults with childhood-onset physical disabilities: A scoping review. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 3, 904586. doi: 10.3389/fresc.2022.904586. Epub 2022 Sept 6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36189015/ (Open Access)

  15. Pires de Oliveira Padilha, P., Bertulies-Esposito, B., L'Heureux, S., Olivier, D., Lal, S., & Abdel-Baki, A. (2022). COVID-19 pandemic's effects and telehealth in Early Psychosis Services of Quebec, Canada: Will changes last?. Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 16(8), 862–867. doi: 10.1111/eip.13227. Epub 2022 Aug. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34626091/ (Open Access)

  16. Lal, S., Czesak, A.,* Tibbo, P., Joober, R., Williams, R., Chandrasena, R., Otter, N., & Malla, A. (2022). Young adults' perspectives on factors related to relapse after first-episode psychosis: Qualitative focus group study. Psychiatric Services. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.202000641. Epub 2022 Jun 30. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35770426/

  17. Lal, S., Abdel-Baki, A., & Lee, H.* (2022). Telepsychiatry services during COVID-19: A cross-sectional survey on the experiences and perspectives of young adults with first-episode psychosis. Early Intervention in Psychiatry. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1111/eip.13332. Epub 2022 June 22. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35731034/

  18. Ferrari, M., Sabetti, J., McIlwaine, S. V., Fazeli, S., Sadati, S. M. H., Shah, J., Archie, S., Boydell, K., Lal, S., Henderson, J., Alvarez- Jimenez, M., Andersson, N., Lundedal Nielsen, R. K., Reynolds, J. A., & Iyer, S. N. (2022). Gaming my way to recovery: A systematic scoping review of digital game interventions for young people’s mental health treatment and promotion. Frontiers in Digital Health, 4, 814248. doi: 10.3389/fdgth.2022.814248. Epub 2022 April 7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35465647/ (Open Access)

  19. Lavigne, K. M., Sauvé, G., Raucher-Chéné, D., Guimond, S., Lecomte, T., Bowie, C. R., Menon, M., Lal, S., Woodward, T. S., Bodnar, M. D., & Lepage, M. (2022). Remote cognitive assessment in severe mental illness: A scoping review. Schizophrenia, 8(1), 14. doi: 10.1038/s41537-022-00219-x. Epub 2022 Mar 5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35249112/ (Open Access)

  20. Lal, S., Gleeson, J.F., D'Alfonso, S., Etienne, G.,* Joober, R., Lepage, M., Lee, H.,* & Alvarez-Jimenez, M. (2021). A digital health innovation to prevent relapse and support recovery in youth receiving specialized services for first-episode psychosis: Protocol for a pilot pre-post, mixed methods study of Horyzons-Canada (Phase 2). JMIR Research Protocols, 10(12), e28141. doi: 10.2196/28141. Epub 2021 Dec 7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34879000/ (Open Access)

  21. Lal, S., Halicki-Asakawa, A. K.,* & Fauvelle, A.* (2021). A scoping review on access and use of technology in youth experiencing homelessness: Implications for healthcare. Frontiers in Digital Health. doi: 10.3389/fdgth.2021.782145. Epub 2021 Oct 28. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34901927/ (Open Access)

  22. Alvarez-Jimenez, M., Koval, P., Schmaal, L., Bendall, S., O’Sullivan, S., Cagliarini, D., D’Alfonso, S., Rice, S., Valentine, L., Penn, D. L., Miles, C., Russon, P., Phillips, J., McEnery, C., Lederman, R., Killackey, E., Mihalopoulos, C., Gonzalez-Blanch, C., Gilbertson, T., Lal, S., Cotton, S. M., Herrman, H., McGorry, P. D., Gleeson, J. F. (2021). The Horyzons project: A randomised controlled trial of a novel online social therapy to maintain treatment effects from specialist first episode psychosis services. World Psychiatry, 20(2), 233-243. doi: 10.1002/wps.20858. Epub 2021 May 18. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34002511/ (Open Access)

  23. Lal, S., Siafa, L.,* Lee, H.,* Adair, C. E. (2021). Priority given to technology in government-based mental health and addictions vision and strategy documents: A systematic policy review. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 23(5), e25547. doi: 10.2196/25547. Epub 2020 Nov 10. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33949955/ (Open Access)

  24. Spagnolo, J.,* Lal, S. (2021). Implementation and use of the Mental Health Gap Action Programme Intervention Guide (mhGAP-IG): A review of the grey literature. Journal of Global Health, 11, 04022. doi: 10.7189/jogh.11.04022. Epub 2021 Apr 17. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33884192/ (Open Access)

  25. Lal, S., Gleeson, J., Rivard, L., D’Alfonso, S., Joober, R., Malla, A., Alvarez-Jimenez, M. (2020). Adaptation of a digital health innovation to prevent relapse and support recovery in youth receiving services for first-episode psychosis: Results from the Horyzons-Canada phase 1 study. JMIR Formative Research, 4(10):e19887. doi:10.2196/19887. Epub 2020 Oct 29. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33118945/ (Open Access)

  26. Ghosh, A., Verma, M., Lal, S. (2020). A review of models and efficacy of telepsychiatry for inpatient service delivery: Proposing a model for Indian settings. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, 42, 1-8. doi: 10.1177/0253717620958168. 2020 Sep 24. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33354061/ (Open Access)

  27. Chen, N.,* Lal, S. (2020). Stakeholder perspectives on IPS for employment: A scoping review. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 87(4), 307-318. doi: 10.1177/0008417420946611. Epub 2020 Aug 7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32762348/

  28. Ferrari, M., McIlwaine, S. V., Reynolds, J. A., Archie, S., Boydell, K., Lal, S., Shah, J. L., Henderson, J., Alvarez-Jimenez, M., Andersson, N., Boruff, J., Nielson, R. K. L., Iyer, S. N. (2020). Digital game interventions for youth mental health services (Gaming My Way to Recovery): Protocol for a scoping review. JMIR Research Protocols, 9(6), e13834. doi: 10.2196/13834. Epub 2020 Jun 24. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32579117/ (Open Access)

  29. Lal, S., Starcevic, D. J.,* Fuhrer, R. (2020). Youth experiences with referrals to mental health services in Canada: Protocol for a web-based cross-sectional survey study. JMIR Research Protocols, 9(3), e16945. doi: 10.2196/16945. Epub 2020 Mar 24. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32207698/ (Open Access)

  30. Lal, S., Abdel-Baki, A., Sujanani, S., Bourbeau, F.,* Sahed, I.,* & Whitehead, J.* (2020). Perspectives of young adults on receiving telepsychiatry services in an urban early intervention program for first-episode psychosis: A cross-sectional, descriptive survey study. Frontiers Psychiatry, 11, 117. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2020.00117. Epub 2020 Mar 3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32194457/ (Open Access).

  31. Iyer, S. N., Shah, J., Boksa, P., Lal, S., Joober, R., Andersson, N., ... & Hutt-MacLeod, D. (2019). A minimum evaluation protocol and stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial of ACCESS Open Minds, a large Canadian youth mental health services transformation project. BMC psychiatry, 19(1), 1-17. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31488144/ . Epub 2019 Sep 5. (Open Access).

  32. Malla, A., Margoob, M., Iyer, S., Majid, A., Lal, S., Joober, R., Issaoui-Mansouri, B. (2019). Testing the effectiveness of implementing a model of mental healthcare involving trained lay health workers in treating major mental disorders among youth in a conflict-ridden, low-middle income environment: Part II Results. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. doi: 10.1177/0706743719839318. Epub 2019 Apr 1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30935214/ (Open Access)

  33. Malla, A., Margoob, M., Iyer, S., Joober, R., Lal, S., Thara, R., Mushtaq., H., Issaoui-Mansouri, B. (2019). A model of mental health care involving lay health workers for treatment of major mental disorders among youth in a conflict-ridden low-middle income environment: Part 1: Adaptation and implementation. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. doi: 10.1177/0706743719839318. Epub 2019 Mar 27. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30917693/

  34. Vallianatos, H., Friese, K., Perez, J.M., Slessor, J., Thind, R., Dunn, J., Chisholm-Nelson, J., Joober, R., Boksa, P., Lal, S., Malla, A., Iyer, S.N., Shah, J.L. (2019). ACCESS Open Minds at the University of Alberta: Transforming student mental health services in a large Canadian post-secondary educational institution. Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 13(S1), 56-64. doi: 10.1111/eip.12819. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31243904/ (Open Access).

  35. Etter, M., Goose, A., Nossal, M., Chishom-Nelson, J., Heck, C., Joober, R., Boksa, P., Lal, S., Shah, J.L., Andersson, N., Iyer, S.N., Malla, A. (2019). Improving youth mental wellness services in an Indigenous context in Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories: ACCESS Open Minds Project. Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 13(S1), 35-41. doi: 10.1111/eip.12816. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31243916/ (Open Access).

  36. Reaume-Zimmer, P., Chandrasena, R., Malla, A., Joober, R., Boksa, P., Shah, J.L., Iyer, S.N., Lal, S. (2019). Transforming youth mental health care in a semi-urban and rural region of Canada: A service description of ACCESS Open Minds Chatham-Kent. Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 13(S1), 48-55. doi: 10.1111/eip.12818. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31243909/ (Open Access)

  37. Abdel-Baki, A-B., Aubin, D., Morisseau-Guillot, R., Lal, S., Dupont, M-E., Bauco, P., Shah, J.L., Joober, R., Boksa, P., Malla, A., Iyer, S.N. (2019). Improving mental health services for homeless youth in downtown Montreal, Canada: Partnership between a local network and ACCESS Esprits Ouverts (Open Minds), a national services transformation research initiative. Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 13(S1), 20-28. doi: 10.1111/eip.12814. Epub 2019 Jun 27. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31243907/ (Open Access)

  38. Abba-Aji, A., Hay, K., Kelland, J., Mummery, C., Urichuk, L., Gerdes, C., Snaterse, M., Chue, P., Lal, S., Joober, R., Boksa, P., Malla, A., Iyer, S.N., Shah, J.L. (2019). Transforming youth mental health services in a large urban centre: ACCESS Open Minds Edmonton. Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 13(S1), 14-19. doi: 10.1111/eip.12813. Epub 2019 Jun 27. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31243911/ (Open Access)

  39. Malla, A., Iyer, S., Shah, J., Joober, R., Boksa, P., Lal, S., Fuhrer, R., Andersson, N., Abdel-Baki, A., Hutt-McLeod, D., Beaton, A., Reaume-Zimmer, P., Chisholm-Nelson, J., Rousseau, C., Chandrasena, R., Bourque, J., Aubin, D., Levasseur, M-A., Winkelmann, I., Etter, M., Kelland, J., Tait, C., Torrie, J., Vallianatos, H., the ACCESS Open Minds Youth Mental Health Network (2019). A Canadian response to need for transformation of youth mental health services. Early Intervention in Psychiatry. doi: 10.1111/eip.12772. Epub 2018 Dec 16. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30556335/ (Open Access)

  40. Ferrari, M., McIlwaine, S. V., Jordan, G., Shah, J. L., Lal, S., & Iyer, S. N. (2019). Gaming With Stigma: Analysis of Messages About Mental Illnesses in Video Games. JMIR mental health, 6(5). e12418. doi:10.2196/12418. Epub 2019 May 8. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31066703/ (Open Access)

  41. Lal, S. (2019). E-mental health: Promising advancements in policy, research, and practice. Health Care Management Forum. doi: 10.1177/0840470418818583. Epub 2019 Feb 10. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30739487/ (Open Access).

  42. Lal, S., Malla, A., Marandola, G., Theriault, J., Tibbo, P., Manchanda, R., Williams, R., Joober, R., Banks, N. (2019). “Worried about relapse”: Family members’ experiences and perspectives of relapse in first-episode psychosis. Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 13(1), 24-29. doi: 10.1111/eip.12440. Epub 2017 May 19. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28524541/

  43. Alvarez-Jimenez, M., Bendall, S., Koval, P., Rice, S., Cagliarini, D., Valentine L., D’Alfonso, S., Miles C., Russon, P., Penn, D.L., Philips, J., Lederman, R., Wadley, G., Killackey, E., Santesteban-Echarri, O., Mihalopoulos, C., Herman, H., Gonzalez-Blanch C., Gilbertson T., Lal, S., Chambers R., Daglas-Georgiou R., Latorre, C., Cotton S.M., McGorry, P.D., & Gleeson, J.F. (2019). The Horyzons trial: Protocol for a randomised controlled trial of a moderated online social therapy to maintain treatment effects from first episode psychosis services. British Medical Journal, Open, 9(2). doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024104. Epub 2019 Feb 03. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30782893/ (Open Access).

  44. Thaler, L., Freiwald, S., Hodge, C.P., Fletcher, E., Cottier, D., Kahan, E., Rossi, E., Piat, M., Lal, S., Israel, M., Steiger, H. (2018). A tertiary-care/primary-care partnership aimed at improving care for people with eating disorders. Canadian Community Mental Health Journal, 54(8): 1154-1161. doi: 10.1007/s10597-018-0290-4. Epub 2018 Jun 9. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29948625/

  45. Lal, S., Nguyen, V.,* Theriault, J.* (2018). Seeking mental health information and support online: Experiences and perspectives of youth receiving treatment for first-episode psychosis. Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 12(3), 324–330. doi: 10.1111/eip.12317. Epub 2016 Jan 26. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26810026/ (Open Access)

  46. Lal, S., Gleeson, J., Malla, A., Rivard, L.,* Joober, R., Chandrasena, R., Alvarez-Jimenez, M. (2018). Cultural and contextual adaptation of an ehealth intervention for youth receiving services for first-episode psychosis: Adaptation framework and protocol for Horyzons-Canada phase 1. JMIR Research Protocols,7(4):e100. doi: 10.2196/resprot.8810. Epub 2018 Apr 23. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29685867/ (Open Access)

  47. Malla, A., Shah, J., Iyer, S., Boksa, P., Joober, R., Andersson, N., Lal, S., Fuhrer, R. (2018). Youth mental health should be a top priority for health care in Canada. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 63(4): 216-222. doi: 10.1177/0706743718758968. Epub 2018 Mar 11. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29528719/ (Open Access)

  48. Malla, A., Shah, J., Lal, S. (2017). Advances and challenges in early intervention in psychosis. World Psychiatry,16(3), 274-275. doi: 10.1002/wps.20453. Epub 2017 September 21. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28941088/ (Impact Factor : 40.6) (Open Access)

  49. Lal, S., Daniel, W.,*Rivard, L.* (2017). Perspectives of family members on using technology in youth mental health care: A qualitative study. JMIR Mental Health, 4(2):e21. doi: 10.2196/mental.7296. Epub 2017 Jun 23. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28645887/ (Open Access)

  50. Abdel-Baki, A., Lal, S., Charron, O., Stip, E., Kara, N. (2017). Understanding access and use of technology among youth with first episode psychosis to inform the development of technology-enabled therapeutic interventions. Early Intervention in Psychiatry, 11(1), 72-76. doi: 10.1111/eip.12250. Epub 2015 May 22. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26011657/ (Open Access)

  51. Lal, S., Ungar, M., Malla, A., Leggo, C., Suto, M. (2017). Impact of mental health services on resilience in youth with first episode psychosis: A qualitative study. Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, 44(1), 92-102. doi: 10.1007/s10488-015-0703-4. Epub 2015 Nov 24. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26604203/

  52. Donnelly, C., Cramm, H., Mofina, A., Lamontagne, M.-E., Lal, S., Calquhoun, H. (2016). Knowledge translation activities in occupational therapy organizations: The Canadian landscape. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 4(2), Article 10. doi: 10.15453/2168-6408.1189. https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/ojot/vol4/iss2/10/ (Open Access)

  53. Lal, S., Urquhart, R., Cornelissen, E., Newman, K., Van Eerd, D., Powell, B., Chan, V. (2015). Trainees’ self-reported challenges in knowledge translation research and practice. WorldViews Evidence-based Nursing, 12(6), 348-354 doi: 10.1111/wvn.12118. Epub 2015 Nov 2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26523851/ (Open Access)

  54. Piat, M., Pearson, A., Sabetti, J., Steiger, H., Israel, M., Lal, S. (2015). International training programs on eating disorders for professionals, caregivers, and the general public: A scoping review. Journal of Eating Disorders, 3(28), 1-8. doi: 10.1186/s40337-015-0066-y. Epub 2015 Aug 14. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26279836/ (Open Access)

  55. Lal, S., Malla, A. (2015). Service engagement in first episode psychosis: Current issues and future directions. The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 60(8), 341-345. doi: 10.1177/070674371506000802. Epub 2015 Aug 1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26454555/ (Open Access)

  56. Lal, S., Dell'Elce, J.,* Malla, A. K. (2015). Technology access and use among young adults with a first episode of psychosis. Psychiatric Services, 66(7), 764-765. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.201400580. Epub 2015 Jul 1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26130154/

  57. Lal, S.,* Dell'Elce, J.,* Tucci, N., Fuhrer, R., Tamblyn, R., Malla, A. (2015). Preferences of young adults with first-episode psychosis for receiving specialized mental health services using technology: A survey study. JMIR Mental Health, 2(2), e18. doi: 10.2196/mental.4400. Epub 2015 May 15. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26543922/ (Open Access)

  58. Windell, D., Norman, R., Lal, S., Malla, A. (2015). Subjective experiences of recovery in individuals treated for first-episode psychosis. Social Psychiatry and Epidemiology, 50(7), 1069-1077. doi: 10.1007/s00127-014-1006-x. Epub 2014 Dec 31. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25549829/

  59. Newman, K. M., Van Eerd, D., Powell, B. J., Urquhart, R., Cornelissen, E., Chan, V., Lal, S. (2015). Identifying priorities in knowledge translation from the perspective of trainees: Results from an online survey. Implementation Science, 10, 92. doi: 10.1186/s13012-015-0282-5. Epub 2015 Jun 21. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26093912/ (Open Access)

  60. Iyer, S., Boksa, P., Lal, S., Shah, J., Marandola, G., Jordan, G., Doyle, M., Joober, R., Malla, A.K. (2015). Transforming youth mental health: A Canadian perspective. Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, 32(1), 51–60. doi: 10.1017/ipm.2014.89. Epub 2015 Feb 26 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31715701/

  61. Lal, S., Donnelly, C., Shin, J. (2015). Digital storytelling: An innovative tool for practice, education, and research. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 29(1), 54-62. doi: 10.3109/07380577.2014.958888. Epub 2014 Oct 22. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25338054/

  62. Anaby, D., Lal, S., Huszczynski J., Maich, J., North, J. Law, M. (2014). Interrupted Time Series Design: A useful approach for studying interventions targeting participation in youth. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 34(4), 457-470. doi: 10.3109/01942638.2013.866612. Epub 2013 Dec 13. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24328671/

  63. Lal, S., Ungar, M., Malla, A. K., Frankish, J., Suto, M. (2014). Meanings of well-being from the perspectives of youth recently diagnosed with psychosis. Journal of Mental Health, 23(1), 25-30. doi: 10.3109/09638237.2013.841866. Epub 2014 Jan 31. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24484189/

  64. Lal, S. & Adair, C. (2014). E-mental health: A rapid review of the literature. Psychiatric Services, 65(1), 24-32. doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.201300009. Epub 2014 Jan 1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24081188/ (Open Access)

  65. Lal, S., Ungar, M., Leggo, C., Malla, A. K., Frankish, J. & Suto, M. J. (2013). Well-being and engagement in valued activities: Experiences of youth with psychosis. OTJR: Occupation, Participation, & Health, 33, 190-197. doi: 10.3928/15394492-20130912-02. Epub 2013 October 1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24652027/

  66. Urquhart, R., Cornelissen, E., Lal, S., Colquhoun, H., Klein, G., Richmond, S. & Witteman, H. (2013). A community of practice for knowledge translation trainees: an innovative approach for learning and collaboration. Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 33(4), 274-281. doi: 10.1002/chp.21190. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24347106/

  67. Munce, S. E. P., Kastner, M., Cramm, H., Lal, S., Auais, M., Deschênes, S-M., Stacey, D., Brouwers, M. C. (2013). Applying the knowledge to action framework to plan a strategy for implementing breast cancer screening guidelines: An interprofessional perspective. Journal of Cancer Education, 28(3), 481-487. doi: 10.1007/s13187-013-0490-0. Epub 2013 June 8. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23749437/

  68. Lal, S. & Korner-Bitensky, N. (2013). Motivational Interviewing: A novel intervention for translating rehabilitation research into practice. Disability & Rehabilitation, 35(11), 919-923. doi: 10.3109/09638288.2012.711897. Epub 2012 September 20. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22991934/

  69. Lal, S., Jarus, T. & Suto, M. (2012). A scoping review of the Photovoice method: Implications for occupational therapy research. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 79(3), 181-190. doi: 10.2182/cjot.2012.79.3.8. Epub 2012 June 1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22822696/

  70. Lal, S., Suto, M., & Ungar, M. (2012). Examining the potential of combining the methods of grounded theory and narrative inquiry: A comparative analysis. The Qualitative Report, 17(21), 1-22. doi: 10.46743/2160-3715/2012.1767. Epub 2012 May 21. http://nsuworks.nova.edu/tqr/vol17/iss21/1 (Open Access)

  71. Piat, M. & Lal, S. (2012). Service providers’ perspectives on recovery-oriented mental health system reform. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 35(4), 289-296. doi: 10.2975/35.4.2012.289.296. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22491368/ (Open Access)

  72. Malla, A., Lal, S., Vracotas, N. C., Goldberg, K. & Joober, R. (2010). Early intervention in psychosis: Specialized intervention and early case identification. L’Encéphale, 36(3), 38-45. doi: 10.1016/S0013-7006(10)70029-4. Epub 2010 November 10. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21095391/

  73. Lal, S. (2010). Invited commentary on: Occupational therapy in the modern adult acute mental health setting: A review of current practice. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 17(9), 492-493.

  74. Lal, S. (2010). Prescribing recovery as the new mantra for mental health: Does one prescription serve all? Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 77(2), 82-89. doi: 10.2182/cjot.2010.77.2.4. Epub 2010 April 1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20464893/

  75. Lal, S. & Mercier, C. (2009). Intersectoral action to employ individuals with mental illness: lessons learned from a local development initiative. Work, 33(4), 427-437. doi: 10.3233/WOR-2009-0891. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19923665/

  76. Lal, S. & Mercier, C. (2002). Thinking out of the box: An intersectoral model for vocational rehabilitation. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 26(2), 145-153. doi: 10.2975/26.2002.145.153. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12433217/

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