Hayley A Hamilton
Biographic Data
| ID | 317034 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Hayley A Hamilton |
| GIVEN NAMES | Hayley A |
| FAMILY NAME | Hamilton |
| SIGNATURE | HAMILTON H A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8583-5872 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 55 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 87 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 55 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1964 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 5 |
An integrative review of mental health and substance use treatment guidance for justice-involved youth
Youth involved in the justice system (YIJS) experience disproportionately high rates of mental health and substance use concerns, yet guidance for the delivery of treatment remains fragmented. This review aims to synthesize literature describing guidance for mental health and substance use services for YIJS. We conducted an integrative literature review following methods recommended by Whittemore and Knafl. Searches of four electronic databases a…
Changes in the Sex/Gender Gap in Cannabis Use in Ontario, Canada From 2001 to 2019
Characterizing Heterogeneity in Substance Use in a Large Sample of Canadian Adolescents
Socio-economic factors associated with alcohol and cannabis use across waves of the Covid-19 pandemic
Associations between SES and substance use differ by gender, race and age. To reduce health disparities, public health interventions should account for these interactions
A qualitative study of Canadian mental health service providers’ perspectives on mental health guidelines for youth involved in the justice system
The Association of Frequency of Worry About Financial Debt With Substance Use Among Adults in Ontario, Canada
BACKGROUND: Financial debt and associated stress might increase the risk of substance use problems or exacerbate existing ones. Little evidence is available about the degree of debt stress and its association with substance use. The objective of this study was to examine the associations of the frequency of worry about debt with heavy episodic drinking (HED), daily smoking, e-cigarette use, and cannabis use in the past 30 days. METHODS: Data were…
Effects of cannabis legalisation on patterns of cannabis consumption among adolescents in Ontario, Canada (2001–2019)
Correlates of low resilience and physical and mental well-being among Black youths in Canada
In this study, the Black youth participants reported relatively low resilience scores. Employment, physical health, and mental health status were factors that contributed to low resilience. Further studies are needed to examine the causal link between resilience and its dynamic effect on health outcomes among Black youth. More interventions are needed to make mental health services accessible to Black youth in a more culturally sensitive way with…
Associations between problem technology use, life stress, and self-esteem among high school students
Findings from this study show that problem technology use is strongly associated with higher life stress and lower self-esteem in adolescents. This study supports the importance of developing and implementing effective strategies that help to mitigate the adverse effects of problem technology use on adolescent mental health
Heavy social media use and psychological distress among adolescents
Background Despite increasing evidence that social media use is associated with adolescents’ mental well-being, little is known about the role of various factors in modifying the effect of this association during adolescence. This study examined the association between social media use and psychological distress among adolescents and explored whether sex, age, and parental support moderate this association. Methods Data came from a representative…
Age, period and cohort effects on time trends in monthly cannabis use in adult population
Changes in household debt due to Covid-19 and mental health concerns among adults in Ontario, Canada
BACKGROUND: Canadian households experienced unexpected changes in their economic well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. The extent of the impact of the pandemic on household debt and its effect on health and mental health remains unknown. AIM: The aim of the study was to examine the associations of change in household debt due to COVID-19 with serious psychological distress (SPD) and general health measures. METHODS: Data were from the 2020 Mon…
A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial Exploring Stigmatization and Recovery-Based Perspectives on Mental Illness and Substance Use Problems Among Primary Healthcare Providers in Toronto, Ontario
Care planning needs for youth in custody, inpatient and outpatient settings
Heavy social media use and posting regret are associated with lower self-esteem among middle and high school students
Canadian 24-h Movement Guidelines, Life Stress, and Self-Esteem Among Adolescents
Background Adolescence is often considered a period of heightened stress, and healthy active living behaviors may help those experiencing it to better cope with life stressors and increase their self-esteem. The 24-h movement guidelines for children and adolescents recommend ≥60 min per day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, ≤ 2-h per day of recreational screen time, and 9–11-h of sleep per night for school-aged children or 8–10-h per nig…
Exploring the Association of e-Cigarette and/or Cannabis Use with Heavy Episodic Drinking among Ontario Adults
Background: The use of electronic cigarettes and cannabis has significantly increased in recent years, which raises public health concerns. There are also concerns about the association of these substances with drinking behaviors. The main objective of the present study is to examine the association of e-cigarettes and/or cannabis use with heavy episodic drinking (HED) among Ontario adults. Methods: The sample consisted of 5,564 adults from the M…
Problem Technology Use, Academic Performance, and School Connectedness among Adolescents
Excessive use and problem technology use are highly prevalent among secondary school students, and they are associated with lower academic performance and lower levels of school connectedness
Alcohol and cannabis use during the Covid-19 pandemic among transgender, gender-diverse, and cisgender adults in Canada
Increased alcohol and cannabis use among TGD populations compared to before the pandemic may lead to increased health disparities. Accordingly, programs targeting the specific needs of TGD individuals should be prioritized
Loneliness in the Covid-19 pandemic
Psychological and Demographic Determinants of Substance Use and Mental Health During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Background: Alcohol consumption and distress have increased among Canadians since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: We examined whether sociodemographic and COVID-19-related worries are associated with various combinations of alcohol consumption and comorbid psychological distress variables among a Canadian sample of adults. Data were derived from a sample of Canadian adults ( N = 1,005, 49.6% female) who participated in an online surv…
H Movement Guidelines and Substance Use among Adolescents
Children and youth are recommended to achieve at least 60 min/day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, no more than 2 h/day of recreational screen time, and a sleep duration of 9-11 h/night for 11-13-year-olds or 8-10 h/night for 14-17-year-olds. Meeting the physical activity, screen time, and sleep duration recommendations have previously been associated with substance use among adolescents. However, previous research has mainly examined t…
Low school belongingness and non-prescription opioid use among students in Ontario, Canada
Household- and employment-related risk factors for depressive symptoms during the Covid-19 pandemic
Are school-based measures of walkability and greenness associated with modes of commuting to school? Findings from a student survey in Ontario, Canada
Stepfather Involvement and Adolescent Well-Being
Using the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, the authors explore how aspects of stepfather involvement are related to adolescent well-being and whether these relationships depend on maternal involvement, non-residential father involvement, or amount of time in the household. Results indicate that a close, nonconflictual stepfather-stepchild relationship improves adolescent well-being, but it is most beneficial when the adolescent a…
Mental Distress, Economic Hardship and Expectations of Life in Canada among Sudanese Newcomers
As part of a settlement needs assessment of 220 recently arrived Sudanese refugees and immigrants in seven cities, we examined overall health status, indicators of mental distress, economic hardship and expectations of life in Canada. Data were collected in a community-based study using qualitative and quantitative techniques. Results indicate that those Sudanese for whom life in Canada was not what they expected and those who experienced economi…
Meanings of home and mental well-being among Sudanese refugees in Canada
Qualities of home that Sudanese lack during resettlement points to critical gaps that must be filled by mental health and other service providers to promote positive refugee mental health in countries of resettlement
Adolescent Risk Behaviours and Psychological Distress across Immigrant Generations
Perceived financial status, health, and maladjustment in adolescence
Smoking and binge-drinking among adolescents, Ontario, Canada
Are school-based measures of walkability and greenness associated with modes of commuting to school? Findings from a student survey in Ontario, Canada
Perceptions and understandings of mental health from three Sudanese communities in Canada
As Canada becomes increasingly ethno-culturally diverse, health and human services professionals are challenged to provide mental health services that effectively meet the needs of newcomer populations. Currently, there is a dearth of literature focused on the ways in which members of Sudanese communities in Canada understand or make meaning of the constructs of mental health and illness. The purpose of this article is to explore the perceptions …
Therapeutic use of cannabis
Subjective Social Status, Immigrant Generation, and Cannabis and Alcohol Use Among Adolescents
Energy Drink Consumption and Associations With Demographic Characteristics, Drug Use and Injury Among Adolescents
Pilot study of mental health and substance use of detained youths in Ontario, Canada
Adolescent Independence across Immigrant Generations
This study examines differences in the level of independence in decision-making experienced by three generations of immigrants and the moderating effects of age, sex, and ethnicity. Data for this study were obtained from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health. Results indicate generally less independence in decision-making among first-generation immigrants relative to their higher-generation counterparts; however, the relationship v…
The Religious Needs of Children in Care
Mental Distress, Economic Hardship and Expectations of Life in Canada among Sudanese Newcomers
As part of a settlement needs assessment of 220 recently arrived Sudanese refugees and immigrants in seven cities, we examined overall health status, indicators of mental distress, economic hardship and expectations of life in Canada. Data were collected in a community-based study using qualitative and quantitative techniques. Results indicate that those Sudanese for whom life in Canada was not what they expected and those who experienced economi…
Stepfather Involvement and Adolescent Well-Being
Using the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, the authors explore how aspects of stepfather involvement are related to adolescent well-being and whether these relationships depend on maternal involvement, non-residential father involvement, or amount of time in the household. Results indicate that a close, nonconflictual stepfather-stepchild relationship improves adolescent well-being, but it is most beneficial when the adolescent a…
Adolescent Risk Behaviours and Psychological Distress across Immigrant Generations
Perceived financial status, health, and maladjustment in adolescence
Adolescent immigrant generation and stigmatizing attitudes toward drug addiction
This study examined differences in stigmatizing attitudes toward individuals addicted to drugs among three immigrant generations of youth, and the role of adolescent drug use and friends’ drug use on the association. Data were derived from the 2005 cycle of the Ontario Student Drug Use Survey administered to students in grades 7–12 in the province of Ontario, Canada. A sample of 4078 students completed questionnaires that included a measure of st…
Meanings of home and mental well-being among Sudanese refugees in Canada
Qualities of home that Sudanese lack during resettlement points to critical gaps that must be filled by mental health and other service providers to promote positive refugee mental health in countries of resettlement
Adolescent Independence across Immigrant Generations
This study examines differences in the level of independence in decision-making experienced by three generations of immigrants and the moderating effects of age, sex, and ethnicity. Data for this study were obtained from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health. Results indicate generally less independence in decision-making among first-generation immigrants relative to their higher-generation counterparts; however, the relationship v…
Depressive Symptoms, Stress and Resources Among Adult Immigrants Living with HIV
Child Maltreatment and Its Relationship to Drug Use in Latin America and the Caribbean
Psychological Distress, Service Utilization, and Prescribed Medications among Youth with and without Histories of Involvement with Child Protective Services
Estimating the Prevalence of Anxiety and Mood Disorders in an Adolescent General Population
Prevalence of Problematic Video Gaming among Ontario Adolescents
Energy Drink Consumption and Associations With Demographic Characteristics, Drug Use and Injury Among Adolescents
Subjective Social Status, Immigrant Generation, and Cannabis and Alcohol Use Among Adolescents
Waterpipe use among high school students in Ontario
Ten-year trends in overweight/obesity among Ontario middle and high school students and their use in establishing baseline measures for government reduction targets
Ethnoracial differences in cannabis use among native-born and foreign-born high school students in Ontario
The objective of this study was to examine the association of ethnoracial background and immigrant status to cannabis use among students in Ontario, Canada. Data were derived from the Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey, a school-based, province-wide survey of students in Grades 7-12. The survey utilized a stratified two-stage cluster design. Analyses were based on a pooled subsample of 12,527 students in Grades 9-12 during the 2011 and 20…
Perceptions and understandings of mental health from three Sudanese communities in Canada
As Canada becomes increasingly ethno-culturally diverse, health and human services professionals are challenged to provide mental health services that effectively meet the needs of newcomer populations. Currently, there is a dearth of literature focused on the ways in which members of Sudanese communities in Canada understand or make meaning of the constructs of mental health and illness. The purpose of this article is to explore the perceptions …
Smoking and binge-drinking among adolescents, Ontario, Canada
Therapeutic use of cannabis
Fun, Money, and Feeling Down
Youth violence victims and perpetrators in Ontario
Assessing the Impact of School-Based Greenness on Mental Health Among Adolescent Students in Ontario, Canada
Neighbourhood greenness has been frequently associated with improved mental health in adulthood, yet its impact among youth is less clear. Additionally, though youth spend large portions of time at school, no study has investigated associations between school-based measures of greenness and students' mental health in Canada. We addressed this gap by linking participant responses from the 2016-2017 Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey to sch…
Social Media Use, School Connectedness, and Academic Performance Among Adolescents
Medicine (45 works) · Psychology (37 works) · Psychiatry (35 works) · Demography (27 works) · Environmental health (24 works) · Mental health (22 works) · Logistic regression (20 works) · Demography (18 works) · Clinical Psychology (17 works) · Public health (17 works)