Misha Jan

Research Assistant at Carleton University

Expertise

Psychology Theories, Mental Health, Neuroscience


Education

Undergraduate Psychology & Neuroscience

Highlights

Misha Jan is a Carleton University student majoring in Psychology and Neuroscience. She aspires to pioneer new trauma treatments by synthesizing her research in youth mental health, neuropsychology, and environment while completing a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.

Her core values, which permeate all aspects of her life, are being curious, caring, and creative.

Misha works as a research assistant at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Hospital, working on various projects alongside Dr. Tanya Halsall.

She is also an author for The Charlatan , writing psychology and neuroscience-based articles.

Professional Experience

  • Research Assistant at The Royal Mental Health Hospital (March 2022 – Present): Working under the supervision of Dr. Tanya Halsall on various projects, including outdoor learning and youth substance abuse prevention.
  • Crisis Responder for Kids Help Phone (March 2022 – Present): Offer suicide prevention and crisis intervention counseling by helping individuals handle a moment of crisis in a safe and healthy way.
  • Research recognition Assistant at Carleton University (Apr 2022 – May 2022): Assisted a nature project being conducted through The Happiness Lab under Dr. John Zalenski.
  • Content writer for SimplyPsychology.org: (2022): Contributed to academic articles on various mental health topics such as somatic symptom disorder, secure attachment, hypervigilance in PTSD, and many more.
  • Content writer for The Charlatan: Contributed psychology-based articles on various subjects such as neuroscience, relationships, and mental health improvement strategies.

Education

  • Psychology & Neuroscience and Mental Health BSc. (Hons), Carleton University (2021-present)
  •  Crisis Responder Certificate, Kids Help Phone (2022)

Publications

  • Jan, M. (2022, May 09). Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders. Simply Psychology. 
  • Misha, J. (2022, July 22). Secure Attachment – ​​from Childhood to Adult Relationships. Simply Psychology.
  •  Jan, M. (2022, March 29). Hypervigilance in PTSD and Other Disorders. Simply Psychology.