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Dr. Daisy Singla is a senior scientist with the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. Dr. Singla joined CAMH in July 2021 as the inaugural womenmind independent scientist.

A clinical psychologist by training and global mental-health researcher at heart, Dr. Singla received her PhD from McGill University in 2015 and has led large trials in real-world settings globally to improve access to brief, evidence-based psychotherapies for depression, anxiety and trauma.  She now brings those lessons learned to improve mental healthcare in North America.  In 2018, she became the youngest recipient of a $13.1USD million Pragmatic Clinical Study Award. She has been recognized internationally for her work, including awards from American Psychological Science, American Psychological Association, Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance and the Society of Psychotherapy Research.