Law, M. A., Wilbiks, J. M. P., Roach, S. P., Best, L. A. (2022). Behavioural Adherence during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Does Early Data
Still Hold Implications for Fourth Wave Public Health Policies? Frontiers in Public Health: Public Mental Health, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.78495
Proctor, C. J., & Best, L. A. (2022). Psychological well-being, individual experiences, and knowledge: The effects of single and
multiple concussions. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 52(6), 543-554. doi:10.7352/IJSP.2021.52.543.
Beaulieu, D. A., Proctor, C. J., Gaudet, D. J., Canales, D., & Best, L. A. (2022). What is the mindful personality? Implications for
physical and psychological health. Acta Psychologica, 224, 103514.
Wilbiks, J. M. P., Best, L. A., Law, M. A., & Roach, S. P. (2021). Evaluating the mental health and well-being of Canadian healthcare
workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare Management Forum, Online First. DOI: 10.1177/08404704211021109
Best, L. A., & Goggin, C. (2021). The science of seeing science: Examining the Visuality Hypothesis. In: A. Basu, G. Stapleton, S.
Linker, C. Legg, E. Manalo, & P. Viana (eds), Diagrammatic Representation and Inference. Diagrams 2021. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Springer. doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-86062-2_34
Hebert, K., & Best, L. A. (2021). Factors contributing to wellbeing: Comparing functional somatic symptom disorders and well-
defined autoimmune disorders. In: C. Pracana and M. Wang (Eds). Psychological Applications and Trends. inScience Press. ISBN: 978-989-54815-5-2
Proctor, C. P., Beaulieu, D. A., Reiman, A., J., & Best, L. A. (2021). Living well after cancer: The impact of social support and
productive leisure. In: C. Pracana and M. Wang (Eds). Psychological Applications and Trends, inScience Press. ISBN: 978-989-54815-5-2
Ciszewski, S., Flood, K. E., Proctor, C. J., & Best, L. A. (2020). Exploring the relationship between disordered eating and executive
function in a non-clinical sample. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 127(6), 1033-1050. https://doi.org/10.1177/0031512520937569
Best, L. A., Law, M. A., Roach, S., & Wilbiks, J. M. P. (2020). The psychological impact of COVID-19 in Canada: Effects of social
isolation during the initial response. Canadian Psychology/Psychologie canadienne. Advance online publication.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/cap0000254
Barry, C., Speed, D., & Best, L. (2020). Negative social experiences mediate the relationship between sexual orientation and mental
health. Journal of Homosexuality, 1-23. https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2020.1819710
Davis, L. L., Fowler, S., Best, L. A., & Both, L. E. (2020). 'The role of body image in the prediction of life satisfaction and flourishing in
men and women. Journal of Happiness Studies, 21, 505-524. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-019-00093-y
Proctor, C., & Best, L. A. (2019). Social and psychological influences on satisfaction with life after brain injury. Disability and Health
Journal, 12, 387-393. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2019.01.001
Gaudet, D. J., Best, L. A., & Attabib, A. (2019). The thought of living with spinal cord injury: How an imagined disability affects life
satisfaction. In C. Pracana and M. Wang (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends. Budapest: World Institute for Advanced Research and Science. ISBN: 978-989-54312-2-9
Best, L. A., Proctor, C. J., Freeze, T., Gaudet, D. J., Russell, R., & McPhee, R. (2019). Relation between subjective and physical well-
being and mindfulness. In C. Pracana and M. Wang (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends. Budapest: World Institute for Advanced Research and Science. ISBN: 978-989-54312-2-9
Hebert, K., & Best, L. A. (2021). Living with a chronic disorder: The benefits of mindfulness and psychological flexibility (Pages 269 –
281). In C. Pracana and M. Wang (Eds.), Psychology Applications & Developments VII. Lisbon, Portugal: InScience Press. https://doi.org/10.36315/2021padVII23
Beaulieu, D. A., Hickey, P., Proctor, C. J., Reiman, A. J., & Best, L. A. (20221). The benefits of connecting people and activities:
Improving wellness of cancer survivors (Pages 221 - 232). In C. Pracana and M. Wang (Eds.), Psychology Applications & Developments VII. Lisbon, Portugal: InScience Press. https://doi.org/10.36315/2021padVII19
Everitt, J., Best, L. A., & Gaudet, D. J. (2019). Exploring viewer reactions to media coverage of female politicians, pp. 227-246. In A.
Wagner and J. Everitt, Gendered Mediation: Identity and Image Making in Canadian Politics. Vancouver, BC: UBC Press. ISBN:9780774860567
Beaulieu, D. A., Hickey, P. M., Proctor, C. J., & Best, L. A. (2022, June). Staying healthy throughout COVID-19: Health-related quality
of life across a timeline. Canadian Psychological Association’s 2022 National Annual Convention
Proctor, C. J., Beaulieu, D. A., & Best, L. A. (2021, November 18). What about sex? Predictors of romantic loneliness in female cancer
survivors [Poster presentation]. New Brunswick Health Research Foundation Health Research Week.
Beaulieu, D. A., Hickey, P. M., Veljanovska, M., Dickinson, J., & Best, L. A. (2021, November 18). Food and substance addiction during
COVID-19: Examining problematic alcohol and drug use across weight categories in adult men and women [Poster presentation]. New Brunswick Health Research Foundation Health Research Week.
Beaulieu, D. A., Proctor, C. J., Reiman, A., & Best, L. A. (2021, December 3). What about sex? Predictors of romantic loneliness in
female cancer survivors [Symposium]. The Graduate Research Symposium
Beaulieu, D. A., Hickey, P. M., Proctor, C. J., & Best, L. A. (2022). Staying healthy throughout COVID-19: Health-related quality of life
across a timeline [Abstract accepted]. Canadian Psychological Association’s 2022 National Annual Convention
Hickey, P. M., Best, L. A., & Speed, D. (2021). Access to healthcare and psychological wellness and distress in lesbian-gay-bisexual
Canadians [Conference presentation]. Atlantic Health and Discovery Collaborative Health Research Conference.
Hebert, K. M., Hickey, P. M., & Best, L. A. (2021). The effects of social and medical support on well-being: Comparing functional
somatic symptom disorders with well-defined autoimmune disorders [Submitted poster presentation]. New Brunswick Health Research Foundation Health Research Week.
Beaulieu, D. A., Hickey, P. M., Veljanovska, M., Dickinson, J., & Best, L. A. (2021). Food and substance addiction during COVID-19:
Examining problematic alcohol and drug use across weight categories in adult men and women [Submitted poster presentation]. New Brunswick Health Research Foundation Health Research Week.
Beaulieu, D. A., Proctor, C. J., Wilbiks, J., Roach, S., Law, M., & Best, L. (2021). Physical and Psychological Impact of COVID-19
Restrictions on University Students. Paper presented at the Canadian Psychological Association Annual Conference [virtual].
Harper, C., Proctor, C. J., Beaulieu, D. A., Law, M., Roach, S., Wilbiks, J., & Best, L. (2021). A Prolonged Pandemic: Personality,
Psychological Distress, Public Policy Perceptions and Adherence. Paper presented at the Canadian Psychological Association Annual Conference [virtual]
Roach, S. P., Law, M. A., Best, L. A., & Wilbiks, J. M. P. (1021). Effects of protective measures and information on mental and physical
well-being of health care professionals. Paper presented at the Canadian Psychological Association Annual Conference [virtual]
Beaulieu, D., Lamont, A., Speed, D., & Best, L. (2021). Perceived physical and psychological health factors leading to unhealthy
weight in Canadian men and women. Paper presented at the Canadian Psychological Association Annual Conference [virtual]
Lamont, A., Hickey, P., Beaulieu, D., Speed, D., & Best, L. (2021). Food insecurity, mental healthcare service use, and medical
healthcare: The role of depression. Paper presented at the Canadian Psychological Association Annual Conference [virtual]
Hickey, P., Best, L., & Speed, D. (2021). Access to healthcare and psychological wellbeing and distress in Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual
Canadians. Paper presented at the Canadian Psychological Association Annual Conference [virtual]
Hebert, K., & Best, L. A. (2021). Factors contributing to wellbeing: Comparing functional somatic symptom disorders and well-
defined autoimmune disorders. Oral Presentation at the 2021 International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) [virtual]
Proctor, C. P., Beaulieu, D. A., Reiman, A., J., & Best, L. A. (2021). Living well after cancer: The impact of social support and
productive leisure. Oral Presentation at the 2021 International Psychological Applications Conference and Trends (InPACT) [virtual]
Law, M., Best, L. Roach, S. & Wilbiks, J. (August, 2020). Behavioural Adherence and Perception of Risk at the Outset of the COVID-
19 Pandemic. Canadian Psychological Association Annual Convention, Montreal, Quebec.
Barry, C., Speed, D., Best, L., & Campbell, M. A. (2020, March 13-15). Negative social interactions affect the relationship between
sexual orientation and mental health for Canadians. Oral presentation selected for presentation at Crossroads Interdisciplinary Health Research Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Conference cancelled due to COVID-19).
Barry, C., Speed, D., & Best, L. (2020, May 27-30). Negative social interactions affect the relationship between sexual orientation
and mental health for Canadians. Gimme-5 selected for presentation at the 81st Canadian Psychological Association Annual National Convention, Montreal, Quebec.
Gaudet, D. J., Russell, R., McPhee, R., & Best, L. A. (2019, June). Prescribing mindfulness: An examination of how mindfulness
relates to subjective and physical well-being. Poster presentation at the Interprofessional Health Research Day 2019, Saint John Regional Hospital, Saint John, Canada.
University of Arkansas, Little Rock
1994
Glendon College, York University
1992
2014/07 - Present
University of New Brunswick
In support of recently hired faculty
In recognition for outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and university service
2011/07 - 2015/06
University of New Brunswick
Department of Psychology
2016/09 - 2017/06 & 2017/07 - 2022/06
University of New Brunswick
Department of Psychology
2002/09 - Present
Undergraduate Courses
HEAL 2003: Methods in Health Research and Information Literacy
HEAL 4001: Transformation Through Collaborations and Innovation
PSYC 1003: Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 1004: Introduction to Psychology II
PSYC 2102: Research Methods in Psychology
PSYC 3033: Health Psychology
PSYC 3383: Perception
PSYC 3513: Human Factors
PSYC 3723: Human Neuropsychology
PSYC 4053: History of Psychology
PSYC 4733: Cognitive Neuropsychology
PSYC 4143/BIPS 4001: Designing Research Proposals
UNIV 2003: Introduction to University
UNIV 2003: Big Ideas: Reimagining the Post-Pandemic World
Graduate courses
PSYC 6013: Advanced Statistics and Research Design I
PSYC6503: Cognitive Bases of Behaviour
PSYC 6403: Individual Differences in Psychology
PSYC6203: Biological Bases of Behaviour
PSYC 6501: Topics in Experimental Psychology I
PSYC 6997: Master Thesis
PSYC 6988: Ph.D. Thesis
University of Arkansas, Little Rock
1994
2019/12 - Present
Maritime SPOR Support Unit
2020/01 - Present
University of New Brunswick
2001/08 - 2002/07
Undergraduate Courses
PSY 100: General Psychology
PSY 1211.04: Principles of Experimental Design and Statistics I
PSY 315.04: Sensations and Perception
1996 - 2001
Undergraduate Courses
COS 110: Introduction to Computing Using Macintosh Computers
PSYC 100: Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 245: Principles of Psychological Research
PSYC 230: Social Psychology
PSYC 361: Sensation and Perception
1994 - 1995
Undergraduate Courses
PSYC 2300: Psychology and the Human Experience
PSYC 2340: Statistics and Methods I
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