Meet our Panelists: Dr. Jo Ann Unger

Dr. Jo Ann Unger is a registered clinical psychologist, Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Health Psychology at the University of Manitoba, and Section Head of the Clinical Health Psychology Child and Adolescent Service. Her research focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of providing evidence-based resources in novel ways including in low-intensity formats. She is particularly interested in studying ways to effectively provide families with the resources they need to support healthy child development and mental health. Dr. Unger collaborates with the Hearts and Minds Lab at the University of Manitoba, on various research projects, developing and evaluating virtual parenting interventions. Clinically, she has many years of experience and training in using a variety of psychotherapy models with children, families, couples, and adults. Using her knowledge of systems, she is passionate about helping parents and caregivers develop the tools and skills to better support their children with a wide range of challenges and helping organizations develop psychologically healthy workplaces.  From 2017 to 2024, Dr. Unger served as the President of the Manitoba Psychological Society. In this role, she prioritized advocating for better access to Psychologists’ services for Manitobans. She continues this work through her current role as the Advocacy Director for MPS.