Canada 2018: Dr. Penny Corkum

Delegate: Dr. Penny Corkum

Affiliations: Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University. Dr. Corkum is cross-appointed in Psychiatry as well as being on Scientific Staff at IWK Health Centre and Capital District Health Authority,Psychologist and Co-Director of the Colchester East Hants ADHD Clinic.

Short Bio: Dr. Corkum conducts clinical research in the areas of child psychopathology (particularly ADHD) and pediatric sleep. The results of her studies have been published in psychology, psychiatry and sleep journals. One of her research areas is aimed at the intervention of pediatric sleep problems, with the primary goal to reduce the negative impact of sleep problems on the development of the child (e.g., attention, learning, behaviour, social-emotional) and the functioning of the family.

Activity: Facebook Live Video Event – https://www.facebook.com/events/410780882741219/

Location: https://www.facebook.com/events/410780882741219/

Date of Activity: March 16th, 2018- 3:00 Pm AST

Submitted By: Julia Brine, Dr. Penny Corkum