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CURRICULUM VITAE
JianLi WANG
I. BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
JianLi Wang, B. Med, M.Med.Sci., PhD (Epidemiology)
Departments of Psychiatry and of Community Health Sciences
Room 4D69, Teaching, Research and Wellness (TRW) Building
3280 Hospital Dr. NW
Calgary, Alberta
Canada, T2N 4Z6
Telephone: (403) 210-8653 (office) Citizenship: Canadian
Fax: (403) 210-9182
Email: [email protected]
Present Rank: Professor
Departments of Psychiatry and of Community Health Sciences
Faculty of Medicine
University of Calgary
II. ACADEMIC RECORD
Final Degree: Ph.D (Epidemiology)
Department of Community Health Sciences
Faculty of Medicine
University of Calgary
Date completed: August 2000
Supervisor: Dr. Scott B. Patten
Dissertation title: Alcohol consumption and major depression in the Canadian general
population
i. Undergraduate (September, 1985 – August, 1990)
Bachelor of Medical Science. Harbin Medical University, P.R.China
ii. Graduate, Master of Medical Science (September, 1992 – August, 1995)
Public Health College, Harbin Medical University, P.R.China, and jointly trained at
Faculty of Law, HeiLongJiang University, P.R.China .
Supervisor: Professor ZhiCheng Liu
Thesis title: The evaluation of the Chinese Food and Sanitation Act.
Special training:
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i. Post Doctoral Fellowship (September 2000 – July 2002)
Department of Community Health & Epidemiology
Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University
Supervisor: Dr. David MacLean and Dr. Donald Langille.
ii. Special Professional (October, 1995), Chinese Lawyer Credential
National Bar Examination, Ministry of Justice, P.R.China
iii. Certificate, Instructional Skills (January 3-6, 2006)
Learning Commons, University of Calgary
III. AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS
1996 Scholarship under the Southern Alberta Occupational Health Resource Center,
Alberta Department of Labour.
1996 - 1999 Tuition Award, Department of Community Health Sciences, University of
Calgary. Calgary World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for
Research and Training in Mental Health, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
1996 – 2000 Graduate Research Support (GRS) Award, Faculty of Graduate Studies,
University of Calgary (September – April).
2001-2002 Post – Doctoral Fellowship. Nova Scotia Adolescent Health Project.
Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University.
Departments of Community Health & Epidemiology
and Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University.
Nova Scotia Department of Health.
2003, 2007 Travel grant. University of Calgary.
2005-2010 CIHR New Investigator Award.
2006, 2007 Research Award for Full time faculty. Department of Psychiatry. University of
Calgary
2006 Travel grant for New Principal Investigators meeting. Canadian Institutes of
Health Research. Jackson’s Point, Ontario.
2007 Best Research award. The 3rd Alberta Mental Health Research Showcase.
November 21-25, 2007. Banff, Canada.
IV. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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1996 - present Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA)
Canadian Academy of Psychiatry Epidemiology (CAPE)
2007 – present Member, International Federation of Psychiatric Epidemiology
2009 – present Member, Epidemiology and Public Health Section, World Psychiatric
Association
2012 – present Member, International Society for Affective Disorders.
V. ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
07/15-present Professor. Departments of Psychiatry and of Community Health
Sciences. Faculty of Medicine. University of Calgary. Calgary, Canada.
04/08-present Adjunct Professorship with the privilege of PhD supervision. Department
of Child, Adolescent and Maternal Health. School of Public Health.
Harbin Medical University. Harbin, P.R.China.
04/08 – 06/15 Associate Professor. Departments of Psychiatry and of Community Health
Sciences. Faculty of Medicine. University of Calgary. Calgary, Canada.
07/02 – 03/08 Assistant Professor. Departments of Psychiatry & Community
Health Sciences. Faculty of Medicine. University of Calgary. Calgary,
Alberta, Canada
Epidemiologist. Clinical Department of Psychiatry. Calgary
Regional Health Authority. Calgary, Alberta, Canada
1990 – 1996 Assistant Professor. Public Health Training Center and
Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene. Public Health College
Harbin Medical University, P.R.China
VI. TEACHING ACTIVITIES
1991 - 1992 Course Instructor (for undergraduate students): Public Health in Legal Perspective
(8 weeks). Public Health Training Center, Public Health College, Harbin Medical
University, P.R.China
2001 Guest Instructor (for graduate students): CH&E 5040B: Community Health
Services Systems --- Canadian Mental Health System. Department of Community
Health & Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine. Dalhousie University
2004 Co-Instructor (for graduate students) (4 sessions & 4 tutorials, 20 hours).
Introduction to Epidemiology – MDSC 647.01. Department of Community Health
Sciences. Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary
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2005-2008 Co-Instructor (for graduate students) (3 tutorials, 6 hours). Introduction to
Epidemiology – MDSC 647.01. Department of Community Health Sciences
Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary
2005-present Coordinator and Co-instructor
Psychiatric residents in the Academic Stream. (2 sessions, 6 hours; facilitator for
on-line journal discussions). Basic Sciences and Research Methodology – MDSC
755.53. Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary
2009 Facilitator, On-line psychiatric literature review course. Department of Psychiatry
2012 Instructor. Quantitative Research Methods (3 hours). The 15th Annual Health
Research Methods. Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional
Development. University of Calgary.
21/11/13 Presenter (Short Snapper) at the 2013 Family Practice Review and Update course.
Office of Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development.
University of Calgary.
19/10/14 Instructor. Biostatistics course (3 hours). Office of Continuing Medical Education
and Professional Development. University of Calgary.
VII. SUPERVISING ACTIVITIES
Post Doctoral Fellows
10/2015-present Supervisor for Dr. Yeshambel Nigatu. Department of Psychiatry.
Mathison Mental Health Research and Education Centre. University of
Calgary
10/2013-present Supervisor for Dr. Yan Liu. Department of Psychiatry. Mathison Mental
Health Research and Education Centre. University of Calgary.
Project: Prediction Algorithm for Recurrent Panic Disorders.
07/2009 – 12/2009 Supervisor for Dr. Aliya Kassam. Departments of Psychiatry and of
Community Health Sciences. University of Calgary.
Project: Mental Illness Stigma Reduction Research
Supported by: A PDF award from the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
Current position: Assistant Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences, Faculty
of Medicine, University of Calgary
01/2006 – 12/2006 Supervisor for Dr. Suresh Kumar Tiwari (Post Doctoral Fellow).
Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine. University of Calgary.
Project: Trans-cultural comparisons in mental health.
Current position: Director, Oxford Policy Management Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Head, Department of Public Health, Nepal Institute of Health Sciences,
Purbanchal University
Ph.D students
09/2015-present Supervisor for XiaoLei, Yang (PhD, Child and Women’s Health)
Department of Child and Adolescent Health. School of Public Health.
Harbin Medical University, P.R.China
09/2013-present Supervisor for JingQuan Gao (PhD, Child and Woman Health).
Department of Child and Adolescent Health. School of Public Health.
Harbin Medical University, P.R.China
09/2013-present Supervisor for Dr. HongWei, Liu (PhD, Epidemiology). Department of
Community Health Sciences. Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary.
07/2011-present Supervisor for Xiang Li (PhD, Child and Woman Health). Department of
Child and Adolescent Health. School of Public Health. Harbin Medical
University, P.R.China
10/2011-01/2012 Supervisor for Kirsten Fiest (PhD, Epidemiology). Department of
Community Health Sciences. Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary.
07/2010-06/2013 Supervisor for Ji, Wang (PhD, Child and Woman Health). Department of
Child and Adolescent Health. School of Public Health. Harbin Medical
University, P.R.China
Thesis title: The epidemiology of parental stress and prognosis of children with autism.
Current position: Medical doctor, Child and Maternity Health Hospital. Harbin, P.R.China.
04/2008 – 06/2011 Supervisor for Huang JunPing (PhD, Epidemiology). Department of Child
and Adolescent Health. School of Public Health. Harbin Medical
University, P.R.China.
Thesis title: The epidemiology of psychological distress and mental health service use
in Chinese adolescents
Current position: Assistant Professor, Department of Child and Adolescent Health. School
of Public Health. Tian Jin Medical University. P.R.China.
03/2003 – 09/2003 Co-supervisor (interim) for Dr. Cynthia Beck (Ph.D student). Department
of Community Health Sciences. Faculty of Medicine. University of
Calgary.
Thesis title: Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Persons with Schizophrenia.
MSc. students
09/2013-present Supervisor for Ruth Diaz (MSc. Epidemiology). Department of
Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary.
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09/2012-12/2014 Supervisor for Carmelle Bolo (Msc. Epidemiology). Department of
Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary.
Thesis title: Workplace factors and transition to major depression in a representative
sample of Alberta employees
Current position: Policy analyst. Alberta Health Quality Council.
09/2011-present Supervisor for Arden Jones (MSc. Epidemiology). Department of
Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary.
Thesis title: The relationship between work stress and alcohol consumption in the
Canadian general population
Supported by: MSc. studentships from the CIHR and AI-HS
Current Position: Research and Evaluation Consultant. Workforce Research and Evaluation.
Alberta Health Services.
09/2010-09/2011 Supervisor for Kirsten Fiest (MSc., Epidemiology)
Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary
Supported by: MSc. studentships from the CIHR and AI-HS
Thesis title: The bi-directional relationship between heart disease and major depression
in the Canadian senior population.
09/2009 – 03/2013 Supervisor for Trevor Cook (MSc., Epidemiology; MD)
Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary
Leadership in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary.
Thesis title: Low social support as a risk factor for major depression in Canadian
seniors.
Supported by: MSc. studentship from Alberta Health Services
09/2007 – 2009 Supervisor for Sharlette Braun (MSc. Epidemiology) (withdraw from the
program due to family reason).
Department of Community Health Sciences. University of Calgary
Undergraduate students
05/2015 - 07/2015 Supervisor for Alainna Wen, Markin USRP summer studentship
06/2009 – 06/2010 Supervisor for Arden Jones (Honour’s thesis)
Bachalor’s in Health Sciences. University of Calgary
07/2015-09/2015 supervisor for Freya Thiel (visiting student) from University Medical
Centre at Groningen, the Netherlands.
Member of supervisory committees:
PhD students:
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05/2008 – 09/2012 Rachel Martin, PhD candidate (Psychology)
Department of Psychology, University of Calgary
02/2006 – 2009 Markus Lahtinen, PhD candidate (Sociology)
Department of Sociology. University of Calgary
M.Sc. students:
03/2012-09/2013 Reginald Ryan Ryes (Epidemiology). Department of Community
Health Sciences, University of Calgary.
Thesis title: Residual symptoms and relapse risk in major depression.
10/2007 – 06/2010 Yvonne Tieu. Masters degree (clinical psychology)
Department of Psychology. University of Calgary
Thesis title: Mental health literacy and mental health service use in the Chinese
elderly population
01/2007 – 12/10 Geeta Modgill. Masters degree (health research)
Department of Community Health Sciences. Faculty of Medicine.
University of Calgary.
Thesis title: Health service utilization in individuals with epilepsy.
01/2003 – 01/2005 Ms. Aliya Kassam. Master degree (Epidemiology). Department of
Community Health Sciences. Faculty of Medicine. University of
Calgary.
Thesis title: Pharmacoepidemiology of major depression: A national and
provincial evaluation of antidepressant and benzodiazepine use.
06/2001 – 04/2002 Ms. Pratima Devichand. Master degree (Epidemiology).
Department of Community Health & Epidemiology. Dalhousie
University.
Thesis title: Mental health of immigrants in Canada as indicated by sense of
coherence
External Examiner:
2007: Jie (Rena) Sun. Masters student. Department of Mathematics and Statistics. University of
Calgary
2012: Patti Pattenden. MSc. student. Department of Community Health and Epidemiology,
Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University.
2012: Laurie Ching. PhD (clinical psychology). Department of Psychology. University of
Calgary.
Supervision/mentoring:
Resident (Psychiatry):
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01/2004 – 01/2006 Dr. Joann McIlwrick. Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of
Medicine. University of Calgary.
Project title: How prevalent is violence or aggression by patients in the Calgary
Early Psychosis Treatment Program?
Current Research Assistants:
Erin Jones (Research Project Coordinator) Jeanne Williams (Data Analyst)
Jaime Thomas, Renee Huntley, Armin Karame, Jennifer Mitchell, Alainna Wen, Ethan Smith,
Nick Boettcher.
Research Assistants in the past:
Natelie Miller James Whitworth Aliya Kassam Jennifer Short
Sophie Chen Kelly Stewart Jessica Cullen Yadana Elumir
Olimpia K Korzeniewski Megan Manning Holly Nichols
Janet Luong Kirsten Fiest Judy Zhu Jackie Lam
Carmelle Bolo Sandra Wahby Emmanuelle Toma
VIII. PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
Committee membership and professional activities:
09/2001- 08/2002 Member. Population Mental Health Monitoring Action Team. Mental
Health Steering Committee. Department of Health, Nova Scotia.
03/2003 – 07/2007 Representative (for Psychiatry), the University of Calgary Faculty of
Association (TUCFA).
July 5, 2005 Witness and Roundtable Discussion participant
The Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs,
Science and Technology on Mental Health and Addiction
The Senate of Canada.
11/2005 - 2008 Member. British Columbia Workplace Mental Health and Addiction
Scientific Advisory Committee.
2006-2007 Scientific Committee member. The Second Canadian Congress on Mental
Health and the Workplace Research. 2007. Vancouver, BC.
06/2006 – 07/2008 Editorial Advisor/member of Editorial Board
Stupa Journal of Health Sciences (Nepal)
July 08 – Dec. 08 Visiting Professor, National Research Center for Work Environment
Ministry of Employment, Denmark.
2009 Member, Scientific Committee. The Fourth Canadian Congress on Mental
Health and the Workplace Research. October 28-30th, 2009. Toronto.
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2012-2014 Graduate student admission review panel. Department of Community Health
Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary.
08/2002 – present Consultant. Psychiatric Services and Mental Health Information and
Evaluation Unit. Mental Health Program. Calgary Health Region.
02/2004 – present Member. Curriculum Committee. Department of Psychiatry. University of
Calgary.
11/2009-present Member. Clinical Fellowship Committee. Department of Psychiatry.
University of Calgary.
July 08 – present Editorial Advisor, Asian Journal of Health Sciences
June, 2008-present Member, Workplace Mental Health and Addiction Alberta Construction
Industry Working Group and Steering Committee.
Jan 2011-present Masters studentship award review panel, University of Calgary
Media interviews and knowledge translation:
Oct. 11th, 2006 Live interview. The International Division of the CBC/Radio – Canada
(in Montreal) regarding the mental health of Chinese immigrants.
Feb. 14th, 2007 Interviewed by the School of Journalism, Columbia University, on
workplace mental health.
Feb. 22nd, 2007 Interviewed by OHS Canada Magazine, on work – family balance.
Jan. 15th, 2009 Media Interview with APA Monitor Psychology magazine on stigma
against depression
Feb. 15, 2012 Media interview on mental health literacy and workplace mental health.
Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions.
March 1, 2012 Media interview on business mergers and acquisitions on the risk of
mental disorders. Canadian HR Reporter, a Thomson Reuters business.
May 9, 2012 Media interview on workplace mental health (AJE paper).
MyHealthNewsDaily.
May 31, 2012 Media interview on economic crisis and mental disorders in working
population. Spanish Scientific News Agency (SINC), the Spanish Ministry of
Economy and Competitiveness.
July 9, 2013 Prediction algorithm featured on UToday, University of Calgary and News
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Digest, Faculty of Medicine. Telephone interviewed by CBC Radio Home
Stretches.
Aug. 22, 2013 Media interview (on camera), Global News on prediction algorithms. On Air
at 5:20pm.
Feb. 11, 2014 Interview on prediction algorithms of MDE. Communication Office.
Alberta Health Services
Nov. 19, 2014 Interview on the Movember men’s mental health project. CBC News,
Calgary.
Nov. 21, 2014 Movember men’s mental health project featured on UToday and
MedNews.
April 6th, 2015 Movember project interview featured on Calgary Herald.
April 7, 2015 Movember project interview with radio News Talk 770’s “Calgary Today
with Angela Kokott”.
Jan.1st-May 31st, 2015 Member. Working Group for revising the CANMAT Clinical Practice
Guidelines for Major Depressive Disorders.
May 20th, 2015 Film testimonial on prevention of depression in workplaces. Film by
Redline Interactive for Teamster Canada.
June 9th, 2015 Live interview by Morning Wave in Busan (South Korea) on workplace
depression
IX. PUBLICATIONS IN PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS
Published/in press (names underlined are trainees under my supervision):
1. GBD Behavioural, environmental/occupational and metabolic risk collaborators, including
Wang JL. Global, regional and national comparative risk assessment of 79 behavioural,
environmental/ occupational and metabolic risks or clusters of risks in 188 countries 1990-
2013: a systematic analysis for the GBD 2013. The Lancet. In press.
2. Liu Y, Wang JL. Validity of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 for DSM-IV Major
Depressive Disorder in a Sample of Canadian Working Population. Journal of Affective
Disorders. In Press.
3. Wang YQ, Spiwak R, Sareen J, Wang JL, Bolton J. Predictors of Future Suicide Attempts
among Individuals Presenting to Psychiatric Services in the Emergency Department: A
Longitudinal Study. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease. In press.
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4. Kunyk D, Craig-Broadwith M, Morris H, Diaz R, Reisdorfer E, Wang JL. Employers'
perceptions and attitudes towards the Canadian national standard on psychological health and
safety in the workplace. International Journal of Law and Psychiatry. In press.
5. Patten SB, Williams JVA, Lavorato DH, Wang JL, Bulloch AGM. Major depression in
Canada: What has changed over the past 10 years? Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. In press.
6. GBD 2013 chronic and acute diseases and injuries collaborators, including Wang JL.
Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and YLDs for 301 acute and chronic
diseases and injuries for 188 countries, 1990-2013: a systematic analysis for the Global
Burden of Disease Study 2013. The Lancet. 2015. August 22. 386(9995): 743-800.
7. Maria MS, Lee RB, Estanislao S, Rodriguez C, Wang JL, Liu Yan. A multivariate analysis
of suicide ideation among university students in the Philippines. Asian Pacific Social Science
Review Journal. 2015, 15(1): 46-62.
8. Enns V, Currie SR, Wang JL. Professional Autonomy and Work Setting as Contributing
Factors to Depression and Absenteeism in Canadian nurses. Nursing Outlook. 2015 May-Jun;
63(3):269-77. doi: 10.1016/j.outlook.2014.12.014.
9. Liu Y, Sareen J, Bolton J, Wang JL. Development and validation of a prediction algorithm
for recurrence of panic disorder. Depression and Anxiety. 2015 May. 32(5): 341-348.
10. Liu Y, Zhang Y, Liu ZL, Wang JL. Gaps in the global health education: a literature review.
Global Health Action. 2015, April. 8: 25709 - http://dx.doi.org/10.3402/gha.v8.25709
11. Patten SB, Williams JVA, Lavorato DH, Wang JL, McDonald K, Bulloch AGM.
Descriptive Epidemiology of Major Depression in Canada in 2012. Canadian Journal of
Psychiatry. 2015, January. 60(1): 23-30.
12. Patten SB, Williams JVA, Lavorato DH, Fiest KM, Bulloch AGM, Wang JL. The
prevalence of major depression is not changing. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. 2015,
January. 60(1): 31-34.
13. GBD 2013 Mortality and Causes of Death Collaborators, including Wang JL. Global,
regional, and national levels of age-sex specific all-cause and cause-specific mortality for
240 causes of death, 1990-2013: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease
Study 2013. The Lancet. 2015, January 10th. 385(9963): 117-171.
14. Povitz M, Bolo C, Tsai W, Heitman S, Wang JL, James M. Effect of Treatment of
Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Depressive Symptoms: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
PLoS Medicine. 2014 November; 11(11): e1001762. doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1001762
15. Patten SB, Williams JVA, Lavorato DH, Fiest KM, Bulloch AGM, Wang JL. Changing
perceptions of mental health in Canada. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. 2014, November;
59(11):591–596
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16. Patten SB, Williams JVA, Lavorato DH, Fiest KM, Bulloch AGM, Wang JL.
Antidepressant use in Canada has stopped increasing. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. 2014,
November; 59(11):609-614
17. Messier L, Elisha B, Schmitz N, Gariépy G, Malla A, Lesage A, Boyer R, Wang JL,
Strychar I. Weight Cycling and Depressive Symptoms in Diabetes: A Community-Based
Study of Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Quebec. Canadian Journal of Diabetes. 2014,
December; 38(6): 456-460.
18. Wang JL, Patten SB, Sareen J, Bolton J, Schmitz N, MacQueen G. Development and
validation of a prediction algorithm for use by health professionals in prediction of
recurrence of major depression. Depression and Anxiety. 2014, May; 31(5): 451-457.
DOI: 10.1002/da.22215.
19. Schmitz N, Gariépy G, Smith KJ, Clyde M, Malla A, Boyer R, Strychar I, Lesage A, Wang
JL. Recurrent subthreshold depression in type 2 diabetes: an important risk factor for poor
health outcomes. Diabetes Care. 2014 Apr;37(4):970-8. doi: 10.2337/dc13-1832.
20. Schmitz N, Gariepy G, Smith KJ, Malla AK, Boyer R, Strychar I, Lessage A, Wang JL.
Longitudinal relationships between depression and functioning in people with type 2
diabetes. Annals of Behavioral Medicine. 2014 Apr;47(2):172-9. doi: 10.1007/s12160-013-
9534-2
21. Wang JL, Sareen J, Patten SB, Bolton J, Schmitz N, Birney A. A Prediction Algorithm for
First Onset of Major Depression in the General Population: Development and Validation.
Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2014, May; 68(5):418-424
doi:10.1136/jech-2013-202845
22. Schmitz N, Gariépy G, Smith KJ, Malla A, Boyer R, Strychar I, Lesage A, Wang JL.
Trajectories of self-rated health in people with diabetes: associations with functioning in a
prospective community sample. PLOS One. 2013 Dec 10;8(12):e83088. doi:
10.1371/journal.pone.0083088.
23. Bolo C, Sareen J, Paten SB, Schmitz N, Currie SR, Wang JL. Receiving workplace mental
health accommodations and the outcome of mental disorders in employees with a depressive
and/or anxiety disorder. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 2013,
November. 55(11): 1293-1299.
24. Vantil L, Fikretoglu D, Pranger T, Patten S, Wang JL, Wong M, Zamorski M, Loisel P,
Corbiére M, Shields N, Thompson J, Pedlar D. Work Reintegration for Veterans With
Mental Disorders: A Systematic Literature Review to Inform Research. Physical Therapy.
2013; 93(9):1163-1174.
25. Wang JL, Manuel D, Williams J, Schmitz N, Gilmour H, Patten SB, MacQueen G, Birney
A. Development and Validation of Prediction Algorithms for Major Depressive Episode in
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the General Population. Journal of Affective Disorders. 2013, August; 151: 39-45.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2013.05.045i
26. Messier L, Elisha B, Schmitz N, Gariepy G, Malla A, Lesage A, Boyer R, Wang JL,
Strychar I. Changes in Depressive Symptoms and Changes in Lifestyle-related Indicators: A
1-year Follow-up Study among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Quebec. Canadian Journal of
Diabetes. 2013 August, 37: 243-248.
27. Whiteford H, Harris MG, McKeon G, Baxter A, Pennell C, Barendregt JJ, Wang JL.
Estimating remission from untreated major depression: a systematic review and meta-
analysis. Psychological Medicine. 2013, 43(8): 1569-1586.
28. Badawi G, Page V, Smith KJ, Gariepy G, Malla A, Wang JL, Boyer R, Strychar I, Lesage
A, Schmitz N. Self-rated health: a predictor for the three year incidence of major depression
in individuals with Type II diabetes. Journal of Affective Disorders. 2013 Feb 15;145(1):100-
5. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2012.07.018.
29. Wang J, Hu YJ, Wang Y, Xia W, Sun CH, Wu LJ, Wang JL. Parenting stress in Chinese
mothers of children with autism spectrum disorders. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric
Epidemiology. 2013, April; 48(4): 575-582.
30. Schmitz N, Gariépy G, Smith KJ, Malla, A, Wang JL, Boyer R, Strychar I, Lesage, A. The
pattern of depressive symptoms in people with type 2 diabetes: a prospective community
study. Journal of Psychosomatic Research. 2013 Feb;74(2):128-134.
31. Addington DE, McKenzie E, Norman R. Wang JL, Bond G. Essential Evidence-Based
Components of First Episode Psychosis Services. Psychiatric Services. 2013, May 1;64(5):
452-457.
32. Gariepy G, Malla A, Wang JL, Boyer R, Messier L, Strychar I, Lesage A, Schmitz N. Types
of smokers in a community sample of individuals with type 2 diabetes: a latent class analysis.
Diabetic Medicine. 2012 May; 29(5):586-92. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2011.03493.x.
33. Wang J, Zhou X, Xia W, Sun CH, Wu LJ, Wang JL. Autism awareness and attitudes
towards treatment in care givers of children aged 3-6 years old in Harbin, China. Social
Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. 2012 August; 47(8):1301–1308.
34. Wang JL, Patten SB, Currie SR, Schmitz N, Sareen J. Business mergers and acquisitions as
a risk factor for developing mental disorders: A population-based study. Occupational and
Environmental Medicine. 2012, July; 69: 569-573.
35. Wang JL, Patten SB, Currie SR, Sareen J, Schmitz N. A population-based longitudinal study
on work environmental factors and the risk of major depressive disorder. American Journal
of Epidemiology. 2012, July 1st; 176(1): 52-59.
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36. Addington DN, McKenzie E, Wang JL, Smith H, Adams B, Ismail Z. Development of a
Core Set of Performance Measures for Evaluating Schizophrenia Treatment Services.
Psychiatric Services. 2012, June; 63(6): 584-591.
37. Modgill G, Jette N, Wang JL, Becker WJ, Patten SB. A population-based longitudinal study
of major depression and migraine. Headache. 2012 Mar; 52(3):422-32.
38. Addington DN, McKenzie E, Wang JL. Validity of Admission to Hospital as an Outcome
Measure for First Episode Psychosis Services. Psychiatric Services. 2012 March; 63(3): 280-
282.
39. Wang J, Zhou X, Xia W, Sun CH, Wu LJ, Wang JL, Tomoda A. Parent-reported health care
expenditure associated with autism spectrum disorders in HeiLongJiang province, P.R.China.
BMC Health Service Research. 2012 Feb, 12:7. doi:10.1186/1472-6963-12-7
40. Mota N, Medved M, Wang JL, Asmundson GJG, Whitney D, Sareen J. Stress and mental
disorders in female military personnel: Comparisons between the sexes in a male dominated
profession. Journal of Psychiatric Research. 2012 Feb; 46(2):159-67.
41. Wang JL, Smailes E, Sareen J, Schmitz N, Fick GH, Patten SB. Three job related stress
models and depression: A population-based study. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric
Epidemiology. 2012 Feb; 47(2): 185-193.
42. Wang JL, Patten SB, Currie SR, Sareen J, Schmitz N. Predictors of one-year outcomes of
major depressive disorder in individuals with a lifetime diagnosis: A population-based study.
Psychological Medicine. 2012 Feb; 42(2): 327-334.
43. Patten SB, Williams JVA, Lavorato D, Wang JL, Khaled S, Bulloch AGM. Mortality
Associated with Major Depression in a Canadian Community Cohort. Canadian Journal of
Psychiatry. 2011 Nov; 56(11): 658-666.
44. Wang JL, Patten SB, Schmitz N, Currie SR, Sareen J. Perceived needs for and use of
workplace mental health accommodations by individuals with a depressive and/or anxiety
disorder. Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. 2011 Nov; 53(11):1268-72.
45. Gariepy G, Wang JL, Lesage A, Schmitz N. Obesity and the risk of disability in a 12-year
longitudinal cohort: The Role of Psychological Distress. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric
Epidemiology. 2011 Nov;46(11):1173-9.
46. Jones A, Cook TM, Wang JL. Rural-urban differences in stigma against depression and
agreement with health professionals about treatment. Journal of Affective Disorders. 2011
Nov; 134(1-3):145-50.
47. Cook TM, Wang JL. Causation beliefs and stigma against depression: Results from a
population-based study. Journal of Affective Disorders. 2011 Sep; 133(1-2):86-92.
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48. Wang JL, Patten SB. Re: Job strain and the risk of depression: Is reporting biased?
American Journal of Epidemiology. 2011; 174(1): 125.
49. Wang JL, Schmitz N. Does job strain interact with psychosocial factors outside of
workplace in relation to the risk of major depression? The Canadian National Population
Health Survey. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. 2011, 46: 577-584.
50. Fiest KM, Currie SR, Williams JVA, Wang JL. Chronic conditions and major depression in
community dwelling older adults. Journal of Affective Disorders. 2011; 131: 172-178.
51. Schmitz N, Messier L, Nitka D, Ivanova A, Gariepy G, Wang JL, Malla A, Boyer R, Lesage
A, Strychar I. Factors associated with disability and depressive symptoms among people with
diabetes: a community study. Psychosomatics. 2011 Mar-Apr; 52(2):167-77.
52. Messier L, Schmitz N, Elisha B, Gariepy G, Malla A, Lesage A, Boyer R, Wang JL,
Strychar I. Lifestyle and Care Indicators in Individuals with Major, Minor and No
Depression: A Community-Based Diabetes Study in Quebec. Canadian Journal of Diabetes.
2011, March 35(1): 22-30.
53. Addington DN, Kyle T, Desai S, Wang JL. Facilitators and barriers to implementing quality
measurement in primary mental health care: a systematic review. Canadian Family Physician.
2010 Dec; 56(12):1322-31.
54. Patten SB, Wang JL, Williams JVA, Lavorato D, Bullock A, Salma K. Predictors of the
longitudinal course of major depression in a Canadian population sample. Canadian Journal
of Psychiatry. 2010 October; 55(10):669-76.
55. Tieu Y, Konnert C, Wang JL. Depression Literacy among Older Chinese Immigrants in
Canada: A Comparison with a population-based survey. International Journal of
Psychogeriatrics. 2010; 22(8): 1318-1326.
56. Wang JL, Smailes E, Sareen J, Schmitz N, Fick GH, Patten SB. The prevalence of mental
disorders in the working population over the period of global economic crisis. Canadian
Journal of Psychiatry. 2010 September; 55(9): 598-605.
57. Patten SB, Wang JL, Williams JVA, Lavorato D, Beck C, Bulloch A. Frequency of
antidepressant use in relation to recent and past major depressive episodes. Canadian Journal
of Psychiatry. 2010 August; 55(8): 532-535.
58. Wang JL, Schmitz N, Smailes E, Sareen J, Patten SB. Workplace characteristics, depression
and health-related presenteeism in a general population sample. Journal of Occupational and
Environmental Medicine. 2010 August; 52(8): 836-842.
59. Cook TM, Wang JL. Descriptive epidemiology of stigma against depression in Alberta.
BMC Psychiatry. 2010 April 19; 10: 29. doi:10.1186/1471-244X-10-29
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60. Gariepy G, Wang JL, Lesage A, Schmitz N. The longitudinal association from obesity to
depression: Results from the 12-year National Population Health Survey. Obesity. 2010
May; 18(5):1033-1038.
61. Wang JL, Williams JVA, Lavorato D, Schmitz N, Dewa CS, Patten SB. The incidence of
major depression: The results from the Canadian National Population Health Survey. Journal
of Affective Disorders. 2010; June (123): 158-163.
62. Wang JL, Schmitz N, Dewa CS. Socioeconomic status and the risk of major depression: the
longitudinal cohort of the Canadian National Population Health Survey. Journal of
Epidemiology and Community Health. 2010 May; 64(5): 447-452.
63. Addington DN, Beck C, Wang JL, Adams B, Zhou HF, Kang J, McKenzie E. Predictors of
hospitalization in first episode psychosis: developing a risk adjustment model for service
comparisons. Psychiatric Services. May 2010; 61(5): 483-488.
64. Gariepy G, Wang JL, Lesage A, Schmitz N. Interaction of obesity and psychological
distress on disability. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. 2010 May; 45(5):531-
40.
65. Patten SB, Wang JL, Williams JVA, Lavorato D, Bulloch A, Eliasziw M. Prospective
evaluation of the effect of major depression on working status in a population sample.
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. 2009 Dec; 54(12):841-5.
66. Schmitz N, Nitka D, Gariepy G, Malla A, Wang JL, Boyer R, Strychar I, Lesage A.
Association between neighborhood – level deprivation and disability in a community sample
of people with diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2009 Nov; 32(11):1998-2004.
67. Schmitz N, Lesage A, Wang JL. Should psychological distress screening in the community
account for self perceived health status? Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. 2009 Aug; 54(8):
526-33.
68. Wang JL, Keown LA, Patten SB, Williams JVA, Currie SR, Beck CA, Maxwell CJ, El-
Guebaly NA. A population – based study on ways of dealing with daily stress: Comparisons
among individuals with mental disorders, with long-term general medical conditions and
healthy people. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. 2009 Aug; 44(8):666-74.
69. Wang JL, Schmitz N, Dewa CS. Measuring changes in job strain between two time points.
American Journal of Epidemiology. 2009; 170: 132-133.
70. Currie SR, Miller N, Hodgins DC, Wang JL. Defining a threshold of harm from gambling
for population health surveillance research. International Gambling Studies. 2009; 9(1): 19-
38.
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71. Wang JL. Schmitz N, Dewa CS, Stansfeld S. Changes in perceived job strain and risk of
major depression: results from a population – based longitudinal study. American Journal of
Epidemiology. 2009; 169(9): 1085-1091.
72. Schmitz N, Wang JL, Malla A, Lesage A. Impacts of psychological distress on functional
disability in asthma: results from the Canadian Community Health Survey. Psychosomatics.
2009 Jan-Feb; 50(1):42-9.
73. Tiwari SK, Wang JL. Ethnic differences in mental health service use among white, Chinese
and other Asian people living in Canada. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology.
2008 Nov; 43(11):866-71.
74. Currie SR, Hodgins DC, Wang JL. el-Guebaly N, Wynne H. In pursuit of empirically
derived low-risk gambling limits. International Gambling Studies. 2008; 8(2): 207-227.
75. Wang JL, Lai DWL. The relationship between mental health literacy, personal contact and
personal stigma against depression. Journal of Affective Disorders. 2008 Sep; 110(1-2):191-
196.
76. Schmitz N, Wang JL, Malla A, Lesage A, Strychar I. Psychological distress and short-term
disability in people with diabetes: Results from the Canadian Community Health Survey.
Journal of Psychosomatic Research 2008 Aug; 65(2):165-72.
77. Currie SR, Hodgins DC, Wang JL, el-Guebaly N, Wynne H, Miller NV. Replication of low-
risk gambling limits using Canadian provincial gambling prevalence data. Journal of
Gambling Studies. 2008 Sep; 24(3):321-35.
78. Wang JL, Lesage A, Schmitz N, Drapeau A. The relationships between work stress and
mental disorders in men and women: Cross-sectional findings from a population – based
study. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2008, 62: 42 – 47.
79. Esposito E, Wang JL, Adair CE, Williams JVA, Dobson K, Schopflocher D, Mitton C,
Newman S, Beck CA, Barbui C, Patten SB. Frequency and adequacy of depression treatment
in a Canadian population sample. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. 2007, 52(12): 780-789.
80. Esposito E, Wang JL, Williams JVA, Patten SB. Mood and anxiety disorders, the
association with presenteeism in employed members of a general population sample.
Epidemiologia Psichiatria Sociale. 2007 Jul-Sep;16(3):231-7.
81. Wang JL, Fick GH, Adair CE, Lai DWL. Gender specific correlates of stigma associated
with depression in a Canadian general population sample. Journal of Affective Disorders.
2007; 103(1-3): 91-97.
82. Wang JL, Adair CE, Fick GH, Lai DWL, Evans B, Waye Perry B, Jorm AF, Addington D.
Depression literacy in Alberta: Findings from a general population sample. Canadian
Journal of Psychiatry. 2007 July; 52: 442-449.
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83. Schmitz N, Wang JL, Malla A, Lesage A. The joint effect of depression and chronic
conditions on disability: results from a population based study. Psychosomatic Medicine.
2007 May; 69(4): 332-338.
84. El-Guebaly NA, Currie SR, Patten SB, Williams JVA, Wang JL, Beck CA, Maxwell CJ.
The association of mood, anxiety and substance use disorders on disability in a community
sample. Psychiatric Services. 2007; 58(5): 659-667.
85. Wang JL, Patten SB. Perceived effectiveness of psychiatric care provided by primary care
physicians and mental health specialists. Psychosomatics. 2007; 48(2): 123-127.
86. Wang JL. Mental health treatment dropout and its correlates in a general population sample.
Medical Care. 2007; 45(3): 224 – 229.
87. Wang JL, Affifi TO, Cox B, Sareen J. The relationship between work-home imbalance and
mental disorders: Findings from the U.S. National Comorbidity Survey. American Journal of
Industrial Medicine. 2007, February; 50(2): 143-149.
88. Patten SB, Adair CE, Williams JVA, Brant R, Wang JL, Beausejour P. Monitoring mental
health using telephone surveys. Experience with an Alberta mental health survey. Chronic
Diseases in Canada. 2006; 27(3): 99-109.
89. Tiwari SK, Wang JL. The epidemiology of mental and substance related disorders among
white, Chinese and other Asian populations in Canada. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry.
2006, December; 51(14): 904 - 911.
90. Tiwari SK, Wang JL, Rawal LB. A case management system of patients with DOTS in
Nepal. J of IUATLD 2006; 220: 81-93.
91. El-Guebaly NA, Patten SB, Currie SR, Williams JVA, Beck CA, Maxwell CJ, Wang JL.
Epidemiological Associations between Gambling Behavior, Substance Use & Mood and
Anxiety Disorders. Journal of Gambling Studies. 2006 Fall; 22(3): 275-87.
92. Wang JL. Perceived work stress, imbalance between work and family/personal lives, and
mental disorders in the Canadian working population. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric
Epidemiology. 2006; 41: 541-548.
93. Wang JL, Adair CE, Patten SB. Mental health and related disability among workers: A
population – based study. American Journal of Industrial Medicine. 2006; 49(7): 514-522.
94. Currie SR, Hodgins DC, Wang JL, el-Guebaly N, Wynne H, Chen S. Risk of Harm among
gamblers in the general population as a function of level of participation in gambling
activities. Addiction. 2006 April; 101(4): 570-580.
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95. Patten SB, Williams JVA, Wang JL. Mental Health in a Population Sample with
musculoskeletal disorders. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2006 Apr 25; 7(1): 37.
96. Quan H, Fong A, De Coster C, Wang JL, Musto R, Noseworthy T, Ghali WA. Variation in
Health Services Utilization among Canadian Ethnic Populations. Canadian Medical
Association Journal. 2006 March 14th; 174(6): 787-791.
97. Patten SB, Wang JL, Williams JVA, Currie SR, Beck CA, Maxwell CJ, El-Guebaly NA.
Descriptive epidemiology of major depression in Canada. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry.
2006 February; 51(2): 84-90.
98. Wang JL. Perceived barriers to mental health service use among individuals with mental
disorders in the Canadian general population. Medical Care. 2006 February; 44(2): 192 -
195.
99. Patten SB, Wang JL, Beck CA, Maxwell CJ. Measurement Issues Related to the Evaluation
and Monitoring of Major Depression Prevalence in Canada. Chronic Diseases in Canada.
2005 fall; 26(4): 100-106.
100. Beck CA, Patten SB, Williams JVA, Wang JL, Currie SR, Maxwell CJ, El-Guebaly N.
Antidepressant utilization in Canada. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. 2005
October; 40(10): 799-807.
101. Currie SR, Wang JL. More data on major depression as an antecedent risk factor for first
onset of chronic back pain. Psychological Medicine. 2005 September; 35: 1275-1282.
102. Beck CA, Williams JVA, Wang JL, Kassam A, Currie SR, Maxwell CJ, El-Guebaly N,
Patten SB. Psychotropic medications use in Canada. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. 2005
September; 50(10): 605-613.
103. Wang JL, Patten SB, Williams JVA, Beck CA, Currie SR, Maxwell CJ, El-Guebaly N.
Help-seeking behaviors in individuals with mood disorders. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry.
2005 September; 50(10): 652-659.
104. Currie SR, Patten SB, Williams JVA, Wang JL, Beck CA, el-Guebaly N, Maxwell CJ.
Comorbidity of Major Depression with Substance Use Disorders. Canadian Journal of
Psychiatry. 2005 September; 50(10): 660-669.
105. Wang JL. Work stress as a risk factor for major depressive episode(s). Psychological
Medicine. 2005 June; 35(6): 865-871. (commented by Journal Watch Psychiatry, June 22,
2005).
106. Patten SB, Williams JVA, Wang JL, Adair CE, Brant R, Casebeer A, Barbui C.
Antidepressant pharmacoepidemiology in a general population sample. Journal of Clinical
Psychopharmacology. 2005 June; 25(3): 285-287.
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107. Wang JL. Rural and urban difference in the prevalence of major depression and
associated impairment. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. 2004; 39(1): 19 -
25.
108. Wang JL. The differences between single and married mothers in the 12-month
prevalence of major depressive syndrome, associated factors and mental health service
utilization. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. 2004; 39(1): 26-32.
109. Wang JL, El-Guebaly NA. The socio-demographic factors associated with comorbid
alcohol dependence and major depressive episode(s) in the general population. Canadian
Journal of Psychiatry. 2004; 49(1): 37-44.
110. Currie SR, Wang JL. Chronic back pain and major depression in the general Canadian
population. Pain. 2004, Jan.; 107(1-2): 54-60.
111. Wang JL. Perceived work stress and major depressive episode(s) in a population of
employed Canadians over 18 years old. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease. 2004;
192(2): 160-163.
112. Wang JL. A longitudinal population-based study of treated and untreated major
depression. Medical Care. 2004, June; 42(6): 543-550.
113. Wang JL, Langille DB, Patten SB. Mental health services received by depressed Persons
Who Visited General Practitioners and Family Doctors. Psychiatric Services. 2003; 54(6):
878-883.
114. Wang JL, Hughes J, Murphy GT, Rigby JA, Langille DB. Suicidal behaviors among
adolescents in northern Nova Scotia: Gender difference, risk factors and health service
utilization. Canadian Journal of Public Health. 2003; 94(3): 207-211.
115. Wang JL, Patten SB. The moderating effects of coping strategies on major depression in
the general population. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. 2002; 47(2): 167-173.
116. Wang JL, Patten SB. Prospective study of frequent heavy alcohol use and the risk of
major depression in the Canadian general population. Depression and Anxiety. 2002; 15(1):
42-45.
117. Wang JL, Patten SB. Alcohol consumption and major depression in the Canadian
general population: findings from a follow-up study. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. 2001;
46(7): 632 - 638.
118. Wang JL, Patten SB. Perceived work stress and major depression in the Canadian
employed population, 20-49 years old. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology. 2001;
6(4): 283-289.
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119. Wang JL, Patten SB. A prospective study of sex specific effects of major depression on
alcohol consumption. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. 2001; 46(5): 422-425.
120. Wang JL, Patten SB, and Russell ML. Alternative medicine use among individuals who
had major depression. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. 2001; 46(6): 528-533.
121. Wang JL, Reimer M., Metz LM, Patten SB. Major depression and quality of life in
individuals with multiple sclerosis. International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine. 2000;
30(4): 309-317.
Peer – Reviewed Abstracts
1. Wang JL. Invited commentary: Understanding the relationship between job strain and the
risk of coronary heart disease. Evidence Based Mental Health. 2012. On Kivimäki M, et al.
Job strain as a risk factor for coronary heart disease: a collaborative meta-analysis of
individual participant data. Lancet. 2012 Oct 27;380(9852):1491-7.
2. Addington DN, McKenzie E, Wang JL. Three authors reply. Research Letter. Psychiatric
Services. 2012, July; 63(7): 721-722.
3. T Cook, J Wang, K Fiest. Low social support as a risk factor for a major depressive episode
in Canadian community-dwelling seniors. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
2011, 65: P1-111.
4. K Fiest, S Currie, J Williams, J Wang. Chronic conditions and major depression in
community-dwelling older adults. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 2011,
65(Suppl 1):, A243-A243.
5. Schmitz N, Gariepy G, Wang JL. The direction of association between mental disorders and
obesity: some challenges in interpreting results. Letter, British Medical Journal. October 14th,
2009.
6. Wang JL. Mental health literacy in a Canadian general population sample. Australian and
New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry. 2007, 41 (suppl. 2): A322.
7. Wang J. Gender differences in the relationship between work stress and mental disorders.
American Journal of Epidemiology. 2006: 163(suppl): S220.
8. Schmitz N, Wang J, Malla A, Lesage A. The relationship between depression, chronic
diseases and short-term disability: Results from the Canadian Community and Health Survey.
American Journal of Epidemiology. 2006: 163(suppl): S220.
9. Beck CA, Patten SB, Williams JVA, Wang J, El-Guebaly N, Currie SR, Maxwell C.
Psychotropic drug utilization in Canada. Canadian Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. 2005;
12(1) Winter: e93.
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10. Wang JL. Invited Commentary: Young men who do not drink, as well as those who
drink heavily, have high levels of depression and distress. Evidence Based Mental Health.
2003 Feb; 6(1):13.
Book Chapters:
1. Wang JL and Currie SR. The Epidemiology of Major Depression and Alcohol Dependence.
In: Comorbidity of Depression and Alcohol Use Disorders. Ed: Sher L. Nova Science
Publishers (New York). 2009. Page 1-10.
2. Wang JL. Depression Literacy and Stigma in the Working Population. In: Work
Accommodation and Retention in Mental Health. Ed: Schultz I and Rogers ES. The Springer
(New York). 2011. Page 341-352.
3. Mota NP, Medved M, Wang, JL, Asmundson GJG, Whitney D, Sareen J. The Physical
Health of Combat-Exposed Women: Findings from a Nationally Representative Civilian
Sample. Pain Syndromes - From Recruitment to Returning Troops - Wounds of War IV.
NATO Science for Peace and Security Series - E: Human and Societal Dynamics (Vol 91).
2012. Pp. 40-48.
Conference Presentations/Proceedings:
1. Wang J. “Risky sexual behavior and major depression in Canadian adolescents.” Canadian
Sexual Health Forum annual meeting. October 18, 2001. Halifax, Nova Scotia. Canada
2. Wang J. “Establishing a health surveillance system”. Invited Presentation. Population
Mental Health Monitoring Committee, Department of Health, Nova Scotia. Halifax. Canada.
Oct. 9th, 2001.
3. Wang J, Langille DB, Hughes J, Murphy GT, Rigby JA. “Suicidal behaviors among
adolescents in northern Nova Scotia.” Canadian Academy of Psychiatric Epidemiology
annual meeting. November, 2001. Montreal. Quebec. Canada.
4. Wang J. “Mental health services received by individuals with major depressive episode in
the primary care setting”. The Session of Survey Studies. International Federation of
Psychiatric Epidemiology. 9th International Congress. May 14, 2002. Edmonton, Canada.
5. Wang J. “The socio-demographic factors associated with comorbid alcohol dependence and
major depressive episode(s) in the Canadian general population”. Alberta Addiction
Researcher Group meeting. Calgary, Alberta. Canada. September 12th, 2002.
6. Devichand P., Kirkland S., Langille D.B., Wang J, LeBlanc J. “Mental Health of Working
Age Immigrant Adults in Canada as indicated by Sense of Coherence.” The Canadian
Society for Epidemiology and Biostatistics annual meeting. June 8-11, 2003. Halifax,
Canada.
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7. Wang J. “Drug insurance and antidepressant use in individuals with major depressive
episode(s) in the Canadian general population.” World Psychiatric Association’s Section of
Epidemiology and Public Health conference. July 8-11, 2003. Paris, France.
8. Wang J. “Alcohol consumption and alcohol dependence in the Canadian general population:
racial differences and the impact of work stress.” Collaboration in Addiction Research and
Education (CIARE) group. October 17th, 2003. Calgary, Canada.
9. Wang J. “Outcomes of individuals with major depressive episode(s) in the general
population. Littman Research Day. Department of Psychiatry. University of Calgary. March
5th, 2004. Calgary, Canada.
10. Wang J. “Long-term outcome of individuals with major depressive episodes in the Canadian
general population.” International Federation of Psychiatric Epidemiology. 10th
International Congress. September 10-13, 2004. Bristol and Bath, UK. Proceedings – Oral
Presentation abstracts: page 5.
11. Smith H, Wang J, Gilmore K, Stewart K, Short J. “Development of an epidemiology based
standard assessment for referrals to mental health services.” International Federation of
Psychiatric Epidemiology. 10th International Congress. September 10-13, 2004. Bristol and
Bath, UK. Proceeding – Poster Presentation abstracts: page 2.
12. Wang J. “The risk of recurrence of major depressive episode(s) in the general population.”
Statistics Canada Research Data Centres (RDC) Second Annual Network Conference.
September 20-21, 2004. Calgary, Canada.
13. Quan H, Fong A, Wang J, Ghali WA, Musto R, Norseworthy T. “Health Services Utilization
in Canadian Ethnic Populations.” Statistics Canada Research Data Centres (RDC) Second
Annual Network Conference. September 20-21, 2004. Calgary, Canada.
14. Currie S, Wang J. “The role of major depression predicting onset of back pain.” Statistics
Canada Research Data Centres (RDC) Second Annual Network Conference. September 20-
21, 2004. Calgary, Canada.
15. Wang J, Patten SB, Williams JVA, Currie SR, Beck CA, Maxwell CJ, El-guebaly N. Help –
seeking behaviors in individuals with mood disorders: preliminary findings from the
Canadian Community Health Survey – Mental Health Well-Being (CCHS-1.2). The
Canadian Academy of Psychiatry Epidemiology (CAPE) annual symposium. Oct. 14-17,
2004. Montreal, Canada.
16. Patten SB, Wang J, Williams JVA, Currie SR, Beck CA, Maxwell CJ, El-guebaly N. “Basic
Descriptive Epidemiology of Major Depression in the CCHS 1.2.” The Canadian Academy of
Psychiatry Epidemiology (CAPE) annual symposium. Oct. 14-17, 2004. Montreal, Canada.
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17. Beck CA, Williams JVA, Currie SR, Wang J, Maxwell CJ, El-Guebaly N, Patten SB.
“Antidepressant utilization in Canada.” The Canadian Academy of Psychiatry Epidemiology
(CAPE) annual symposium. Oct. 14-17, 2004. Montreal, Canada.
18. Currie SR, Patten SB, Williams JVA, Wang J, Maxwell CJ, Beck CA, el-Guebaly N.
“Comorbidity of Major Depression with Substance Use Disorders.” The Canadian Academy
of Psychiatry Epidemiology (CAPE) annual symposium. Oct. 14-17, 2004. Montreal, Canada.
19. Wang J. “The racial/ethnic differences in the prevalence of major depression and mental
health service use in Canada.” Diversity and Health: Connecting Research, Policy and
Practice. November 12, 2004. Calgary, Canada.
20. Quan H, Fong A, Wang J, Ghali WA, Musto R, Norseworthy T. “Health Services Utilization
in Canadian Ethnic Populations.” Diversity and Health: Connecting Research, Policy and
Practice. November 12, 2004. Calgary, Canada.
21. Currie, S. & Wang, J. More data on the role of major depression in predicting incident
chronic back pain. Presented at the 38th Annual Meeting of the Association for the
Advancement of Behavior Therapy. November, 2004. New Orleans, LA.
22. Wang J. “Return-to-Work after psychiatric care: A pilot study.” Littman Research Day.
Department of Psychiatry. University of Calgary. March 4th, 2005. Calgary, Canada.
23. Beck CA, Williams JVA, Currie SR, Wang J, Maxwell CJ, El-Guebaly N, Patten SB.
“Psychotropic drug utilization in Canada.” The 2nd Annual Canadian Therapeutics
Congress. The Canadian Association for Population Therapeutics. April 16th - 19th, 2005.
Vancouver, Canada.
24. Wang J. "The 12-month prevalence of mental disorders and of mental health service
utilization in the Canadian working population" Symposium of the Canadian Association for
Research on Work and Health (CARWH). Vancouver, Canada. May 15-17, 2005.
Proceedings: page 37.
25. Wang J. “Work stress, imbalance between work and family/personal lives, and mental
disorders in the Canadian working population.” First Canadian Conference for Research on
Mental Health in the Workplace: A Platform for Action. The Canadian Institutes of Health
Research and the Institut national de sante publique du Quebec. June 2nd – 3rd. Montreal.
Canada. Oral presentation. Proceedings: page 14.
26. Wang J. “Barriers to mental health service use in Ontario working population.” First
Canadian Conference for Research on Mental Health in the Workplace: A Platform for
Action. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Institut national de sante publique
du Quebec. June 2nd – 3rd 2005. Montreal. Canada. Proceedings: page 52.
27. Wang J. “The relationship between poverty and major depression in the Canadian general
population: Findings from a longitudinal analysis.” The XVII International Epidemiological
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Association conference. Epidemiology & Equity in Health: Methodological Challenges and
Strategies for the 21st Century. August 21st - 25th, 2005. Bangkok, Thailand. Page 51. Oral
presentation.
28. Wang J. “Return-to-Work after psychiatric care among outpatients with depressive and
anxiety disorders.” Global Perspectives on Chronic Disease Management: The Calgary
Conference 2005. September 26-29. Calgary, Canada.
29. Wang J. Keown LA, Patten SB, Williams JVA, Currie SR, Beck CA, Maxwell CJ, El-
Guebaly NA. “Ways dealing with daily stress: the differences between healthy people and
individuals with mental or physical illnesses.” Global Perspectives on Chronic Disease
Management: The Calgary Conference 2005. September 26-29. Calgary, Canada. Oral
presentation.
30. Wang J. Smith H. Development of an epidemiology based standard assessment for adult
mental health referrals Global Perspectives on Chronic Disease Management: The Calgary
Conference 2005. September 26-29. Calgary, Canada. Oral presentation.
31. Kyle T, Desai S, Wang J, Addington D. Systematic review of the facilitators and barriers to
implementing quality measurement in primary mental health care. National Primary Care
conference. September 26th, 2005.
32. El-Guebaly NA, Williams JVA, Patten SB, Currie SR, Beck CA, Maxwell CJ, Wang J. The
relative risk of gambling behaviors with substance use, mood and anxiety disorders.
Canadian Psychiatric Association annual conference. November 3-6, 2005. Vancouver, BC.
33. Wang J, Lesage A, Schmitz N. "The role of gender in the relationship between work stress
and mental disorders in the Canadian working population" Canadian Academy of Psychiatric
Epidemiology annual meeting. November 3rd, 2005. Vancouver, BC.
34. Wang J. "The role of gender in the relationship between work stress and mental disorders in
the Canadian working population" Alberta Mental Health Research Showcase. November
28-30, 2005. Banff, Alberta. Poster presentation.
35. Beck CA, Patten SB, Williams JVA, Wang J, Currie SR, Maxwell CJ, El-Guebaly N.
Antidepressant utilization in Canada. Alberta Mental Health Research Showcase. November
28-30, 2005. Banff, Alberta.
36. Kyle T, Desai S, Wang J, Addington D. Systematic review of the facilitators and barriers to
implementing quality measurement in primary mental health care. Alberta Mental Health
Research Showcase. November 28-30, 2005. Banff, Alberta.
37. Currie SR, Hodgins DC, Wang J, el-Guebaly N, Wynne H, Chen S. Risk of Harm from
Gambling as a Function of Level of Participation in gambling activities. Alberta Mental
Health Research Showcase. November 28-30, 2005. Banff, Alberta.
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38. McLachlan J, Currie SR, Wang J. "The Effects of Depression on Post-adolescent Smoking
Initiation and Escalation" Canadian Psychological Association’s annual meeting. June 8 –
10, 2006. Calgary.
39. Currie SR, Hodgins DC, Wang J, el-Guebaly N, Wynne H, Chen S. Using population health
data to develop responsible gambling limits. Discovery 2006 – Gambling research
conference. Toronto, Ontario. 2006.
40. Wang J. "Gender differences in the relationship between work stress and mental disorders"
North American conference of World Congress of Epidemiology – 2006. Seattle, USA. June,
2006. Poster Presentation. Page 878.
41. Kyle T, Desai S, Wang J, Addington D. An assessment checklist: Is your organization ready
to implement quality measurement? The 7th national conference of Shared Mental Health
Care in Canada. May 11-13, 2006. Calgary, Canada.
42. Wang J. “Return-to-Work after psychiatric care among adult mental health outpatients.” The
13th International conference: Business Health – Employee Health: Creation, Retention,
Renewal. Connecting Research to Training and Practice. July 7 – 9, 2006. Vancouver,
Canada. Oral presentation. Page 69.
43. Wang J, Adair CE, Fick GH, Waye-Perry B, Evans B, Lai DWL, Addington D. What do
Albertans know about depression? Findings from a population – based study. 2006 Mental
Health Research Showcase. Oct. 30th – Nov. 1st, 2006. Banff, Alberta. Oral presentation.
44. Wang J, Afifi TO, Sareen J, Cox B. Work stress, imbalance between work and
family/personal lives and mental disorders: Findings from two population – based studies.
2006 Mental Health Research Showcase. Oct. 30th – Nov. 1st, 2006. Banff, Alberta. Oral
presentation. Oral presentation.
45. Currie SR, Hodgins D, Wang J, El-Guebaly N, Harold W. CROSS VALIDATION OF
NATIONALLY-DERIVED LOW-RISK GAMBLING LIMITS WITH ALBERTA,
BRITISH COLUMBIA, AND ONTARIO GAMBLING PREVALENCE DATA. 2006
Mental Health Research Showcase. Oct. 30th – Nov. 1st, 2006. Banff, Alberta. Oral
presentation.
46. Esposito E, Wang J, Adair CE, Williams JVA, Dobson K, Schopflocher D, Sevcik M,
Mitton C, Newman S, Beck C, Barbui C, Patten SB. Frequency and Adequacy of Depression
Treatment in Alberta, Canada. 2006 Mental Health Research Showcase. Oct. 30th – Nov. 1st,
2006. Banff, Alberta.
47. Wang J, Adair CE, Fick GH, Waye Perry B, Evans B, Lai DWL, Addington D. Depression
literacy in a general population sample in Alberta. Canadian Academy of Psychiatric
Epidemiology annual meeting. November 9th, 2006. Toronto, Canada.
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48. Tiwari SK, Wang JL. Ethnic differences in mental health service use among White and
Asian populations living in Canada. Canadian Academy of Psychiatric Epidemiology annual
meeting. November 9th, 2006. Toronto, Canada. Oral presentation.
49. Schmitz N, Wang JL, Malla A, Lesage A. The joint effect of depression and chronic
diseases on disability. Canadian Academy of Psychiatric Epidemiology annual meeting.
November 9th, 2006. Toronto, Canada.
50. Nady el-Guebaly, S. Currie, S. Patten, J. Williams, J.L. Wang, C.A. Beck, C. Maxwell
“ASSOCIATION OF MOOD, ANXIETY AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS WITH
LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION IN A COMMUNITY SAMPLE”. Canadian Psychiatric
Association 56th Annual Conference. November 9 - 12, 2006. Toronto, Canada.
51. Wang JL, Tiwari SK. The epidemiology of mental disorders in white, Chinese and other
Asian populations in Canada. The 11th International Congress of the International Federation
of Psychiatric Epidemiology. May 3 – 6th, 2007. Goteborg, Sweden. Oral Presentation. Page
48.
52. Patten SB, Esposito E, Wang JL, Adair CE, Williams JVA, Dobson K, Schopflocher D,
Sevcik M, Mitton C, Newman S, Beck C, Barbui C. Frequency and adequacy of depression
treatment in the general population sample in Alberta, Canada. The 11th International
Congress of the International Federation of Psychiatric Epidemiology. May 3 – 6th, 2007.
Goteborg, Sweden. Oral Presentation. Page 27.
53. Wang JL. Mental Health Literacy and Stigma Associated with Depression in the Alberta
Working Population. The 2nd Canadian Congress on Research on Mental Health & Addiction
in the Workplace. Workplace Mental health & Addiction: Research, Knowledge and Action.
May 17 and 18th, 2007. Vancouver, Canada.
54. Wang JL. Mental health literacy in a Canadian general population sample. World
Psychiatric Association International Congress: Working Together for Mental Health. Nov.
28 – Dec. 2nd, 2007. Melbourne, Australia. Oral Presentation.
55. Wang J, Adair CE, Fick GH, Waye Perry B, Evans B, Lai DWL, Addington D. Depression
literacy and stigma in the Alberta working population. The 3rd Alberta Mental Health
Research Showcase. November 21-25, 2007. Banff, Canada. (Oral presentation).
56. Wang JL. Work environment factors for major depression: Findings from population –
based studies. World Psychiatric Association’s Section of Epidemiology and Public Health
meeting. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. May 11th – 14th, 2008. Oral presentation. Page 41.
57. Wang JL. The impact of work stress on the risk of developing major depressive episode. The 10th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, August 27th to 30th, 2008. Tokyo,
Japan. Oral presentation.
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58. Rugulies R, Netterstrøm B, Wang JL, Tsutsumi A, Jac J.L. van der Klink. Do adverse
psychosocial working conditions cause the onset of depression? International scientific
evidence. The 10th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, August 27th to 30th,
2008. Tokyo, Japan.
59. Wang JL. Work stress and anxiety: Epidemiologic findings in a nationally representative
sample of working population. The XXIX International Congress of Psychology. July 20-25,
2008. Berlin, Germany. Oral presentation.
60. Addington D, Beck C, McKenzie E, Wang JL, Zhu H, Kang J, Adams B, Pryce C. Risk
adjusted for hospital readmission in an early psychosis treatment services. The 6th
International Conference on Early Psychosis. International Early Psychosis Association.
October 22 – 22, 2008. Melbourne, Australia.
61. Wang JL. Work stress and manic episodes in the Canadian general population. The
International Review of Bipolar Disorders. November 23 – 26th, 2008. Hong Kong.
62. Wang JL. A pilot study for the needs and utilization of workplace mental health
accommodations in individuals with depressive and anxiety disorders. Research Methods
Rounds, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary. Calgary. January 13th, 2009.
63. Bolo CA, Elumir Y, Manning M, Wang JL. A population-based longitudinal study of work
and health. Sebastian Littmann Research day. Department of Psychiatry, University of
Calgary. Calgary, March 6th, 2009.
64. Lyne M, Schmitz N, Malla A, Lesage A, Boyer R, Wang JL, Strychar I. Lifestyle and self-
care behaviours among diabetics with major, minor, and no depression: A population based
study of adults with diabetes in Quebec. The 20th World Diabetes Congress. October, 2009,
Montreal.
65. Wang JL, Schmitz N, Dewa CS. Inequalities in major depression and the impacts of
perceived changes in job strain on depression. The 4th Annual Canadian Congress for
Research on Mental Health and Addiction in the Workplace. Oct. 28 – 30th, 2009. Toronto,
Canada. Oral presentation.
66. Tieu Y, Konnert C, Wang JL. Depression literacy among middle-aged and older Chinese-
Canadians: Implications for Cognitive-Behavioral interventions. The 43rd annual conference
of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Nov. 19-22, 2009. New York.
USA.
67. Geeta Modgill, Nathalie Jette, JianLi Wang, Scott Patten. Migraine as a risk factor for
Major Depressive Episodes: A Longitudinal Community Study. Annual conference of the
Canadian Academy of Psychiatric Epidemiology. St John’s, Newfoundland. August 27th,
2009.
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68. Geeta Modgill, JianLi Wang, Scott Patten, Nathalie Jette. Migraine as a risk factor for
Major Depressive Episodes: the Canadian National Population Health Survey. International
Headache Congress. International Headache Society. Philadelphia, PA. September 10-13th
2009.
69. Wang JL. “Inequalities in major depression and the impacts of perceived changes in job
strain on the risk of major depression in the Canadian working population”. Epidemiology in
Occupational Health. International Commission on Occupational Health. April 20-25, 2010.
Taipei. Oral presentation.
70. Fiest KM, Currie SR, Wang JL. “A pilot study of improving health care workers’ work
environment and mental health.” Epidemiology in Occupational Health. International
Commission on Occupational Health. April 20-25, 2010. Taipei. Oral presentation
71. Fiest KM, Currie SR, Wang JL. “A pilot study of improving health care workers’ work
environment and mental health.” Littman Research Day. Department of Psychiatry,
University of Calgary. March 5, 2010.
72. Cook TM, Wang JL. Causation beliefs and stigma against depression: Results from a
population cohort study. The Canadian Society for Epidemiology & Biostatistics
National Student Conference. May 27-28. 2010. Queen’s University. Kingston, Ontario,
Canada.
73. Cook TM, Wang JL. Descriptive epidemiology of stigma against depression in a general
population sample in Alberta. The Canadian Society for Epidemiology & Biostatistics
National Student Conference. May 27-28. 2010. Queen’s University. Kingston, Ontario,
Canada.
74. Cook TM, Wang JL. Descriptive epidemiology of stigma against depression in a general
population sample in Alberta. Littman Research Day. Department of Psychiatry, University
of Calgary. March 5, 2010.
75. Messier L, Schmitz N, Wang JL, et al. The Association Between Depression, Obesity, Self-
Efficacy, and Weight Cycling Among Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes in Quebec. Diabetes
Quebec conference. October 29th, 2010. Quebec City, Quebec.
76. Cook TM, Patten SB, Wang JL. The impacts of work environment, job dissatisfaction and
depression on the intention to leave current employment. Littmann Research Day,
Department of Psychiatry. March 5th, 2011. Calgary.
77. Wang JL. The prevalence of mental disorders in the working population over the period of
global economic crisis. XIII International Congress of the International Federation of
Psychiatric Epidemiology. March 30th-April 2nd, 2011. KaoSiung, TaiWan. Oral
presentation/abstract.
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78. Wang JL. “Trajectories of employment and major depression in seniors and individuals with
disabilities.” Found in Translation: Sharing Alberta Research for Mental Wellness in Seniors
and Persons with Disabilities. CRGI program. April 18th, 2011. Crown Plaza Hotel.
Edmonton, Canada. Oral presentation.
79. Cook TM, Wang JL. “8-year incidence of major depression in Canadian community
dwelling seniors.” Found in Translation: Sharing Alberta Research for Mental Wellness in
Seniors and Persons with Disabilities. CRGI program. April 18th, 2011. Crown Plaza Hotel.
Edmonton, Canada. Poster.
80. Fiest KM, Currie SC, Williams JVA, Wang JL. “Major depression and chronic health
conditions in community dwelling older adults.” Found in Translation: Sharing Alberta
Research for Mental Wellness in Seniors and Persons with Disabilities. CRGI program. April
18th, 2011. Crown Plaza Hotel. Edmonton, Canada. Poster.
81. Wu LJ, Wang J, Zhou X, Xia W, Sun CH, Wang JL. Parent-Reported Health Care
Expenditure Associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders In Heilongjiang Province, P.R.
China. The 10th International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR), May 12-14, 2011 in
San Diego, CA. Poster.
82. Cook TM, Fiest K, Wang JL. “Social support as a risk factor for major depressive episode in
Canadian community-dwelling seniors.” IEA World Congress of Epidemiology. August 7-11,
2011. Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Poster.
83. Fiest K, Wang JL. “Chronic conditions and major depression in Canadian community-
dwelling older adults.” IEA World Congress of Epidemiology. August 7-11, 2011. Edinburgh,
Scotland, UK. Poster.
84. Jones A, Cook TM, Wang JL. “Rural-urban differences in stigma against depression
agreement with health professionals about treatments” The 15th World Congress of
Psychiatry. Buenos Aires, Argentina. September 20, 2011. Poster.
85. Cook TM, Wang JL. “Low social support as a risk factor for major depressive episode in
Canadian community – dwelling seniors” The 15th World Congress of Psychiatry. Buenos
Aires, Argentina. September 20, 2011. Poster.
86. Cook TM, Wang JL. “8-year incidence of major depression in Canadian community
dwelling seniors.” Hotchkiss Brain Institute Research Day. University of Calgary. May 13,
2011. Calgary. Poster.
87. Fiest KM, Currie SC, Williams JVA, Wang JL. “Major depression and chronic health
conditions in community dwelling older adults.” Hotchkiss Brain Institute Research Day.
University of Calgary. May 13, 2011. Calgary. Poster.
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88. Cook TM, Wang JL. Low Social Support as a Risk Factor for a Major Depressive Episode
Among Canadian Community Dwelling Seniors. Canadian Academy of Psychiatric
Epidemiology annual conference. Vancouver, Canada. October 13th, 2011.
89. Fiest K, Wang JL, Williams JVA, Currie SR. Home Care Needs in Community-Dwelling
Seniors with Major Depression. Canadian Academy of Psychiatric Epidemiology annual
conference. Vancouver, Canada. October 13th, 2011.
90. Jones A, Cook TM, Wang JL. “Rural-urban differences in stigma against depression
agreement with health professionals about treatments”. Canadian Academy of Psychiatric
Epidemiology annual conference. Vancouver, Canada. October 13th, 2011. Poster.
91. Wang JL, Patten SB, Schmitz N, Currie SR, Sareen J, Smailes E. Results from a population-
based longitudinal study on work and health in Alberta. Canadian Academy of Psychiatric
Epidemiology annual conference. Vancouver, Canada. October 13th, 2011.
92. Mota NP, Medved M, Wang JL, Asmundson GJG, Whitney D, Sareen J. The Physical and
Mental Health of Female Military Personnel. The 2011 NATO: Wounds of War IV Workshop,
"Pain Syndromes - From Recruitment to Returning Troops", September 30-October 2,
2011, Südkärnten, Austria.
93. VanTil LD, Pranger T, Thompson J, Corbiere M, Shields N, Wong M, Fikretoglu D, Patten
S, Wang JL, Zamorski M, Loisel P, Pedlar D. Work Re-integration for Veterans with Mental
Disorders. The Military and Veteran Health Research Forum. Nov 15-16, 2011. Ottawa,
Canada.
94. Cook TM, Wang JL. Low Social Support as a Risk Factor for a Major Depressive Episode
Among Canadian Community Dwelling Seniors. Litmann Research Day. Department of
Psychiatry, University of Calgary. Calgary. Feb. 24th, 2012.
95. Cook TM, Wang JL. Low Social Support as a Risk Factor for a Major Depressive Episode
Among Canadian Community Dwelling Seniors. Found in Translation: Sharing Alberta
Research for Mental Wellness in Seniors and Persons with Disabilities. CRGI program.
March 8th, 2012. Crown Plaza Hotel. Edmonton, Canada. Poster.
96. Jones A, Currie SR, Wang JL. The needs and use of homecare services in individuals with
disabilities. Found in Translation: Sharing Alberta Research for Mental Wellness in Seniors
and Persons with Disabilities. CRGI program. March 8th, 2012. Crown Plaza Hotel.
Edmonton, Canada. Poster.
97. Bolo C, Williams JVA, Lavorato D, Currie SR, Wang JL. Labor force participation and the
risk of depression and poor general health in seniors and older adults. Found in Translation:
Sharing Alberta Research for Mental Wellness in Seniors and Persons with Disabilities.
CRGI program. March 8th, 2012. Crown Plaza Hotel. Edmonton, Canada. Poster.
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98. Wang JL, Patten SB, Sareen J, Schmitz N. Gender variations in the relationship between
work environmental factors and the 1-year risk of major depressive disorder. The 6th Biennial
Congress of International Society for Affective Disorders. April 17-20th, 2012. London, U.K.
99. Bolo C, Williams JVA, Lavorato D, Currie SR, Wang JL. Labor force participation and the
risk of depression and poor general health in seniors and older adults. Canadian Society for
Epidemiology and Biostatistics. May 13th - 14th 2012. Saskatchewan. Poster.
100. Jones A, Wang JL. Mental health promotion and accommodation at Canadian worksites:
A pilot study. Canadian Society for Epidemiology and Biostatistics. May 13th - 14th 2012.
Saskatchewan.
101. Wang J, Zhou X, Xia W, Sun CH, Wu LJ, Wang JL. Autism awareness and attitudes
towards treatment in care givers of children aged 3-6 years old in Harbin, China. The 10th
International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR), May 17-19, 2012. Toronto, Canada.
102. Cook TM, Wang JL. Causation beliefs and stigma against depression: Results from an
Alberta general population sample. Together Against Stigma conference. Ottawa. June 4-6,
2012
103. Jones A, Wang JL. Mental health promotion and accommodation at Canadian worksites:
A pilot study. Annual conference of Canadian Academy of Psychiatry Epidemiology.
September 27th, 2012. Montreal, Quebec.
104. Addington DN, McKenzie E, Norman R, Wang JL, Bond G. Essential Evidence-Based
Components of First Episode Psychosis Services. The IEPA 2012 Conference. October 11-
13, 2012, the Hyatt Regency San Fransicso. (oral presentation)
105. Wang JL. A population-based longitudinal study on work environmental factors and the
risk of major depressive disorder. World Psychiatric Association thematic conference on
intersectional collaboration: the multidisciplinary facets of psychiatry. Nov. 29th – Dec. 2nd,
2012. Athens, Greece.
106. Addington DN, McKenzie E, Norman R, Wang JL, Bond G. A Fidelity Scale for First
Episode Psychosis Services. 14th International Congress on Schizophrenia Research. April
21-25, 2013. Orlando Grand Lakes, Florida, USA.
107. Wang JL. Sex differences in the relationships between workplace psychosocial factors
and depressive/anxiety disorders. The 5th World Congress on Women's Mental Health.
March 4-7, 2013. Lima, Peru
108. Addington DN, McKenzie E, Norman R, Wang JL, Bond G. A Fidelity Scale for First
Episode Psychosis Services. 21th European Congress of Psychiatry. April 6-9, 2013. Nice,
France.
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109. Wang JL, Schmitz N, Patten SB, Currie SR, Sareen J. A population-based longitudinal
study on work environment and major depressive disorder. 21th European Congress of
Psychiatry. April 6-9, 2013. Nice, France.
110. Wang JL, Schmitz N, Sareen J, Patten S, Currie S. A population-based longitudinal
study on work environment and major depressive disorder. The 14th International Congress
of the International Federation of Psychiatric Epidemiology: The uses of psychiatric
epidemiology in improving population mental health. 5 – 8 June 2013. Leipzig, Germany
111. Bolo C, Sareen J, Patten SB, Schmitz N, Currie SR, Wang JL. The effect of workplace
accommodations on mental disorder diagnoses. The 14th International Congress of the
International Federation of Psychiatric Epidemiology: The uses of psychiatric epidemiology
in improving population mental health. 5 – 8 June 2013. Leipzig, Germany.
112. Cook TM, Wang JL. Low social support as a risk factor for major depression in
Canadian community dwelling seniors. The 14th International Congress of the International
Federation of Psychiatric Epidemiology: The uses of psychiatric epidemiology in improving
population mental health. 5 – 8 June 2013. Leipzig, Germany.
113. Addington DN, McKenzie E, Norman R, Wang JL, Bond G. A Fidelity Scale for First
Episode Psychosis Services. The 14th International Congress on Schizophrenia Research.
April 21-25, 2013. Orlando in Grande Lakes, Florida. USA.
114. Wang JL. Development and validation of a prediction algorithm for recurrence of major
depression. The 22nd European Congress of Psychiatry. March 1st-4th, 2014. Munich,
Germany.
115. Wang JL. Development and validation of a prediction algorithm for recurrence of major
depression. The 7th Biennial Congress of The International Society for Affective Disorders.
April 28th – 30th, 2014. Berlin, Germany.
116. Wang JL. Sex-specific Prediction Algorithms for New Onset of Major Depression in the
General population. The 7th Biennial Congress of the International Society for Affective
Disorders. April 28th – 30th, 2014. Berlin, Germany.
117. Liu Y, Zhang Y, Liu ZL, Wang JL. Cause-specific gender differences of potential gains
in life expectancy at birth in Japan, 1965-2010. The 20th, IEA World Congress of
Epidemiology. August 17 – 21, 2014. Anchorage, USA.
118. Liu Y, Zhang Y, Liu ZL, Wang JL. Gaps in global health education: a literature review.
The 20th, IEA World Congress of Epidemiology. August 17 – 21, 2014. Anchorage, USA.
119. Wang JL. Development and validation of a prognostic model for recurrence of major
depression. Second Meeting on Patient Reported Outcomes and Person Centered Care in
Mental Health. International Center of Mental Health Policy and Economics. September 25-
29th, 2014. Washington DC. USA.
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120. Wang JL. Development and validation of sex-specific risk prediction algorithm for new
onset of major depression in the general population. WPA Section on Epidemiology and
Public Health – 2014 meeting. October 15-18th, 2014. Nara, Japan.
121. Wang JL. Work environment and mental disorders in the Canadian general population.
Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research conference. November 25-28,
2014. Toronto, Canada.
122. Wang JL. Development and validation of a prediction algorithm for recurrence of major
depression. The 12th workshop on costs and assessment in psychiatry. Mental Health Policy
and Economic Research: Improving Access, Quality and Outcomes. March 26-29th, 2015.
Venice, Italy.
123. Addington D, McKenzie E, Bond G, Norman R, Wang JL. Calgary First Episode
Psychosis Fidelity Scale. The 15th International Congress on Schizophrenia Research. March
28 – April 1, 2015. Colorado Springs, Colorado. USA.
124. Addington D, McKenzie E, Bond G, Norman R, Wang JL. A Fidelity Scale for First
Episode Psychosis Services. The 19th International Conference of ISPS, "From DNA to
Neighborhood: Relationship and Experience in Psychosis - An International Dialogue".
March 18 - 22, 2015. New York. The USA.
125. Liu, Y., Sareen J., Bolton J., Wang JL. Development and validation of a risk prediction
algorithm for recurrence of suicide ideation. Canadian Association of Cognitive and
Behavioural Therapies conference. May 7, 2015. Calgary, Canada.
126. Wang JL. Development and validation of a risk prediction algorithm for recurrence of
major depression. World Psychiatric Association Regional Congress. June 4th- 6th, 2015.
Osaka, Japan.
127. Diaz R, Williams JVA, Currie SR, Bulloch A, Wang JL. Work Environmental Factors
and Major Depressive Episode in Canadian Military Personnel. The 6th Annual Military and
Veteran Health Research Forum. November 23-25. Quebec City. Canada.
Invited Presentations/Keynote Speaking
1. “Major depression in the workplace and possible solutions” Depression and Cognition in the
Workplace Symposium. Institute of Mental Health Research, University of Ottawa,
Economic Club of Canada. March 25th, 2015. Ottawa, Canada.
2. “Employers’ receptivity to the national workplace psychological health & safety standard.”
The 32nd Annual Scientific Conference. Occupational and Environmental Medical
Association of Canada. October 29-30th, 2014. Edmonton, Canada.
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3. “Advanced methods and tools for prevention of major depression” Department of
Community Medicine and Epidemiology. Faculty of Medicine. University of Ottawa. July
18th, 2014.
4. “Prediction algorithms for future risk of major depressive episode” Family Practice
Conference. Calgary. November 21st, 2013.
5. “Prediction algorithms for future risk of major depressive episode” Statistics Canada.
Ottawa. November 14th, 2013.
6. “The need and use of workplace mental health accommodations in individuals with a mental
disorder.” Clinical Research Unit, Hotchkiss Brain Institute. University of Calgary. Oct. 2nd,
2012. Calgary.
7. “A population-based longitudinal study on work environment and mental disorders”.
Department of Psychiatry, McGill University. September 26th, 2012. Montreal, Quebec.
8. “Mental health literacy and stigma: An empirical assessment of population initiatives”
Eliminating Stigma Barriers to Mental Health Care: Targeting the Health Professions.
Carlton University. Ottawa, Canada. April 14-15, 2011.
9. “Depression literacy in seniors” Seniors’ Health Outpatient Clinic, Rockyview General
Hospital. Calgary, Alberta. February 16th, 2011.
10. “Stigma against depression in workplace.” Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER)
2010 summit. Calgary, AB. July 18th, 2010.
11. “Trajectories of employment and major depression in seniors and individuals with disabilities
or handicaps.” Alberta Ministry of Seniors and Community Support, Calgary office. May 26,
2010.
12. “The epidemiology of major depression in the Canadian general population.” Major
Depression Symposium. Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. Edmonton. May 2nd, 2009.
13. “The epidemiology of major depression in the Canadian general population.” Major
Depression Symposium. Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. Calgary. May 23rd, 2009.
14. “Mental Health Stigma.” Mental Health Forum: Bringing Stigma Out of the Shadows. May
29th, 2008. Edmonton, Alberta.
15. “Depression literacy and stigma against depression in Alberta.” National Mental Health
Literacy Symposium. Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health. February 21-
22, 2008. Ottawa.
16. “Major findings from population – based psychiatric epidemiological studies” The First
National Symposium on Primary Mental Health Care. Kathmandu, Nepal. April 13-16, 2008.
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17. “How to handle data from clinical and population – based studies” The First National
Symposium on Primary Mental Health Care. Kathmandu, Nepal. April 13-16, 2008.
18. “Primary Mental Health Care” The First National Symposium on Primary Mental Health
Care. Kathmandu, Nepal. April 13-16, 2008.
19. “Mental health literacy in Alberta”. Department of Psychiatry. University of Manitoba.
Winnipeg. April 2nd, 2007.
20. “Work environment and mental health: Epidemiological research in workplace mental
health.” Department of Psychiatry. University of Manitoba. Winnipeg. April 3rd, 2007.
21. “A depression literacy study in a general population sample in Alberta.” Alberta Mental
Health Board. Calgary, Alberta. October 11th, 2006.
22. “Improving workers’ mental health.” BC Workplace Mental Health and Addiction
Scientific Committee. Nov. 22nd, 2006. Vancouver, Canada.
23. “Impacts of work stress on mental disorders and mental health service utilization in
Canada.” Invited presentation. Public Health School, Harbin Medical University. Harbin,
PR China. August, 2005.
24. “Research in population mental health and mental health services”. Department of
Psychiatry. University of Calgary. Calgary, Alberta. Canada. May 15th, 2002.
25. “Alcohol consumption and major depression in the Canadian general population:
Findings from a longitudinal study” Guest Speaker. Department of Psychiatry. St John
Regional Hospital. St. John, NB. Canada. January 11th, 2001.
Seminar Presentations
1. “Prediction/prognostic algorithms for population mental health planning and clinical
practice” Department of Psychiatry Rounds. University of Calgary. May 21st, 2013.
2. “Mental health problems at workplaces: epidemiology and interventions.” Psychiatry
Rounds. Department of Psychiatry. University of Calgary. June 29, 2010.
3. Wang JL. “Mental Health Literacy in the Alberta General Population.” Psychiatry Rounds
Presentation. Calgary. April 13th, 2007.
4. Patten SB, Wang JL. “Alcohol consumption and major depression”. Departmental seminar.
Department of Community Health Sciences. University of Calgary. September 22, 2000.
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5. Wang JL. “Alcohol consumption and major depression in the Canadian general population:
Findings from a longitudinal study” Departmental seminar. Department of Community
Health & Epidemiology. Dalhousie University. Halifax, NS. November 21st, 2000.
Non-referred publications/reports:
1. Wang JL, Liu ZC. The impact of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) on
the Chinese food industry. Department of Health. HeiLongJiang Province. Harbin,
P.R.China. 1995.
2. Wang JL. Alcohol consumption and major depression in the Canadian general population.
Ph.D dissertation. University of Calgary. 2000.
3. Wang JL, Patten SB. Alternative medicine practitioners and major depression. Community
Health Link. University of Calgary. April. 2001.
4. Wang JL. Establishing a mental health/illness surveillance system in Nova Scotia. In:
Population mental health monitoring framework: Phase I Report, Work in Progress.
Population Mental Health Monitoring Working Group. Nova Scotia Department of Health.
November, 2001.
5. Wang JL. The comorbidity between long – term medical illnesses and major depression in
the general population. Population Mental Health Monitoring Working Group. Nova Scotia
Department of Health. October, 2002. Report.
6. Wang JL. Monitoring mental health system performance. Population Mental Health
Monitoring Working Group. Nova Scotia Department of Health. May, 2002. Report.
7. Wang JL. Commentary on: Young men who do not drink, as well as those who drink
heavily, have high levels of depression and distress. Evidence-Based Mental Health. 2003;
6(1): 13.
8. Patten SB, Wang JL, Brant R, Casebeer A, Adair C. Mental Health of Eight Alberta Health
Regions. 2003. Report.
9. Wang JL. The impact of work stress on the prevalence of mental disorders and mental health
service utilization in Ontario working population. A report submitted to Ontario Mental
Health Foundation and Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. 2005. Report.
10. Kyle T, Desai S, Wang JL, Addington D. Systematic review of the facilitators and barriers
to implementing quality measurement in primary mental health care. 2005. Report.
11. Currie SR, Hodgins DC, Wang JL, el-Guebaly N, Wynne H. The Feasibility of Low-Risk
Gambling Limits - Interim Report. A report submitted to the Alberta Gaming Research
Institute. 2005.
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12. Addington D, Wang JL, Adams B, Smith H, Ismail Z. Conformance to Quality Standards in
Schizophrenia Treatment Services. A report submitted to the Alberta Heritage Foundation for
Medical Research. 2007.
X. RESEARCH SUPPORTS
Currently Held (as Principal Investigator):
07/15-06/16 “Population Mental Health: Advanced Methods & Intelligent Solutions”.
Principal Investigator: Wang JL. AIHS Sustainability Funds. University of
Calgary. $50,000
2015-2018 “Early identification and prevention of major depression in male workers”.
Principal Investigator: Wang JL. Co-investigators: Aiken A, Attridge M, Bulloch
A, Gundu S, Hanrahan M, Ho K, Hodgins D, Lam R, Lashewicz, B, Legge A,
Manuel D, Z, Marchand A, Merali Z, Meurs J, Michalak E, Patten SB, Schmitz N.
Movember Foundation. Canadian Mental Health Initiative: $2,135,281.
2013-2017 “Validating and refining a prediction algorithm for recurrence of major
depression: A pilot study” Principal Investigator: Wang JL. Co-investigators:
Patten SB, MacQueen GM, Laschwicz B. Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Faculty of
Medicine. University of Calgary. $90,000
2012-2015 “A population-based longitudinal study on work and health” Principal
Investigator: Wang JL. Co-investigators: Schmitz N, Currie SR, Patten SB. The
Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Operating grant: $469,856.
Currently Held (as Co-Investigator):
2015-2022 “Defining the Longitudinal Course, Outcomes, and Treatment Needs of
Vulnerable Canadians with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder”. PI: Sareen J. Co-
investigators: Afifi TO, Alessi-Severini S, Asmundson GJG, Bernstein CN,
Blouw M, Bolton JM, Boyle MH, Chateau D, Enns MW, Fikretoglu D, Gibbons
R, Graff L, Jetly R, Katz LY, Leong C, Leslie WD, Lix LM, Logsetty S,
Mackenzie C, Marrie RA, Olafson K, Patten SB, Pedlar D, Pietrzak RH,
Richardson D, Schellenberg F, Snider C, Stein MB, Van Til L, Walker JR, Wang
JL, Zamorski MA. Collaborators - Bolton SL, El-Gabalawy R, Henriksen CA,
Klassen K, Mota N, Spiwak R, Whitney D, Wong JY. Canadian Institutes of
Health Research Foundation Scheme. $1,886,073.
2015-2019 “Population health impact assessment tools: using population health data to
improve chronic disease prediction” PI: Manuel DG. Co-investigators: Frank J,
Tu J, Rosella L, Choi B, Jha P, Robertson T, Sanmartin C, Taljaard M, Wang JL.
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Operating grant: $498,955
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2014-2017 “Adolescent mental health”. Principal investigator: Addington J. Co-investigators:
MacQueen GM, Bray S. Downar J, Kennedy S, Goldstein B, Wang JL, Label C.
Brain Canada. Canada Brain Research Fund. $1,499, 768.
2014-2016 “Reliability and validity of Calgary first episode psychosis fedelity scale”
Principal investigator: Addington D. Co-investigators: Bond G, Ross N, Sale T,
Dixon L, MacKenzie E, Wang JL. Hotchkiss Brain Institute. $20,000.
2013-2016 “Depression as a risk factor for type 2 diabetes: role of metabolic factors”
Principal investigator: Schmitz N. Co-investigators: Awadalla P, Lesage A,
Rabasa-Lhoret R, Wang JL. Canadian Institutes of Health Research. $334,770.
2013-2015 “Is mental health changing over time?” Principal investigator: Patten SB. Co-
investigators: Wang JL, Bulloch A. Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
$114,704.
2010-2015 “Psychological problems associated with transition to insulin therapy in people
with type II diabetes.” Principal investigator: Schmitz N. Co-investigators:
DASGUPTA K, KARELIS A, Lesage A, Malla A, RABASA-LHORET R,
STRYCHAR I, Wang JL. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Operating
grant, $724,115.
Grants held in the past:
2013-2014 “Awareness and Attitudes toward Workplace Psychological Safety Standard in
Canadian Employers: A Pilot Study” Principal Investigator: Wang JL.
Department of Psychiatry. University of Calgary. $15,000
2013-2014 “A Collaborative Research Program on Preventing Mental Health Problems at
Workplaces” Principal Investigator: Wang JL. Co-investigators: Patten SB. Seed
Grant. Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary. Operating grant: $39,900.
2014-2015 “Disclosing personalized depression risk information: a pilot study”. Principal
investigator: Wang JL. Co-investigators: MacQueen G, Patten SB. Laschwicz B.
Hotchkiss Brain Institute. University of Calgary. $13,000.
2011-2014 “Development and validation of risk algorithms for major depression in the
Canadian general population” Principal Investigator: Wang JL. Co-investigators:
Patten SB, Schmitz N, Manuel D, Gilmour H. The Canadian Institutes of Health
Research. Operating grant: $201,512.
2011-2014 “The Neulogical Disease and Depression Study (NEEDS) – Understanding the
Burden, Course and Impact of Depressive Disorder in Neurological Conditions”.
Pricinpal Investigators: Jette N, Patten SB. Co-Investigators: Wang JL, and
multiple investigators. Team Grant. Alberta Health Services, University of
Calgary, Faculty of Medicine, Hotchkiss Brain Institute. $450,000.
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2010-2013 “Trajectories of employment and major depression in seniors and persons with
disabilities.” Principal investigator: Wang JL. Co-investigator: Currie SR.
Collaborative Research Grant Initiative: Mental Wellness in Seniors and Persons
with Disabilities. Alberta Health Services and the Ministry of Seniors and
Community Supports. Operating grant: $156,000.
2010-1013 “Depression and disability in diabetes: a prospective community study.” Principal
investigator: Schmitz N. Co-investigators: Boyer R, Lesage A, Malla A, Strychar
I, Wang JL. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Operating grant,
$486,935.
2010-2013 “Depression and disability in diabetes: a longitudinal community study.” Principal
investigator: Schmitz N. Co-investigators: Lesage A, Malla A, Strychar I, Wang
JL. Canadian Diabetes Association. Operating grant, $273,909.
2011-2012 “A pilot study of workplace mental health accommodations and mental health
promotion programs at worksites”. Principal investigator: Wang JL. URGC grant
of University of Calgary. $18,000.
2008 – 2011 “Perceived needs and utilization of workplace mental health accommodations in
workers with depressive and anxiety disorders.” Principal investigator: Wang JL.
Co-investigators: Currie SR, Patten SB, Sareen J, Schmitz N. The Canadian
Institutes of Health Research. Operating grant: $201,175.
2007 – 2011 “A population – based longitudinal study of work and health.” Principal
Investigator: Wang JL, Co-Investigators: Patten SB, Fick GH, Smailes E, Sareen
J, Schmitz N. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Operating grant:
$575,000
2011 Faculty of Medicine Bridge Funds, University of Calgary. $20,000.
2010 “A Canada-China collaboration on developing a case registry study on child
autism spectrum disorders. Principal investigator: Wang JL. Co-investigators:
Lesage A, Fombonne E, Mercier C. Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
International Meeting and Planning Grant. $18,000.
2005 - 2010 “The epidemiology of mental disorders and mental health service utilization in the
Canadian working population.” Wang JL. The Canadian Institutes of Health
Research. New Investigator Award. Salary support. $297,813.
2009 – 2010 “Workplace reintegration of veterans with mental disorders”. Principal
investigator: Pedler D. Co-investigators: Vantil L, Patten SB, Wang JL, et al. The
Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Catalyst grant, $80,000.
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2008 – 2010 “Work stress and childhood adversity in relation to mental disorders and
suicidality among Canadian soldiers of a large population – based sample.”
Principal investigator: Sareen J. Co-investigators: Asmundson G, Cox B, Wang
JL. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Operating grant, $120,000.
2007 – 2010 “The relationship between depression and disability in diabetes: A longitudinal
community study.” Principal Investigator: Schmitz N. Co-Investigators: Boyer R,
Lesage A, Malla A, Strychar I, Wang JL. The Canadian Institutes of Health
Research. Operating grant, $530,010.
2009 Research Associate award for Aliya Kassam. Principal investigator: Wang JL.
Stigma Reduction Research. Mental Health Commission of Canada. Salary
award. $45,000.
2008 – 2009 “A pilot to study the needs and utilization of workplace mental health
accommodations in individuals with depressive and anxiety disorders.” Principal
Investigator: Wang JL. Co-investigators: Patten SB. Hotchkiss Brain Institute,
University of Calgary. Operating grant: $12,000.
2008 – 2009 “Improving Child and Adolescent Mental Health: A Canada – China
collaboration”. Principal Investigator: Wang JL. Co-investigator: Lesage A. The
Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Operating grant: $20,000.
2007 – 2009 “Depression and obesity: longitudinal relationships in the community.” Principal
Investigator: Schmitz N. Co-investigators: Wang JL, Lesage A. The Canadian
Institutes of Health Research. Operating grant: $118,809.
2008 – 2009 “Prevention of depression” Principal Investigators: Hawe P., Dobson K. Co-
investigators: Patten SB, Wang JL, Colman I., etc. Alberta Heritage Foundation
for Medical Research. Team grant proposal development. $10,000.
2009 “The psychiatric and somatic comorbidities of epilepsy – the development of
prospective multicenter cohorts using observational and administrative data.” Co-
Principal investigators: Jette N, et al. Co-investigators: Wang JL, et al. The
Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Team grant proposal development.
$5,000.
2007 – 2009 “A longitudinal investigation of the dynamic impacts of work stress and
psychosocial factors outside workplace on major depression and mental health
inequalities.” Principal Investigator: Wang JL, Co-Investigators: Schmitz N,
Dewa C, Stansfeld SA. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Operating
grant: $87,400
2007-2008 “Strengthening psychiatric epidemiology and primary mental health care in
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Nepal.” Principal Investigator: Wang JL. Co-investigators: Patten SB, Tiwari
SK. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research. International Opportunity
Program – Planning and Development. $25,000.
2007-2008 “How Much is too Much Gambling? Cross Validation of Low-Risk Gambling
Limits with the Integrated Provincial Dataset.” Principal Investigator: Currie SR.
Co-Investigators: Wang JL, Hodgins D, Cummings J. Ontario Gambling
Research Institute. Operating grant: $40,000.
2006 – 2007 “Mental disorders and disability in chronic conditions: Results from the
Canadian Community Health Survey” Principal Investigator: Schmitz N. Co-
Investigators: Malla A, Wang JL, Lesage A. Canadian Institutes of Health
Research. Operating grant: $47,600.
2005-2007 “Risk adjusted outcome measures in early psychosis treatment” Principal
Investigator: Addington D. Co-investigators: Adams B, Beck CA, Korabek B,
Smith H, Wang JL. Health Research Fund. Alberta Heritage Foundation for
Medical Research. $146,446.
2005 – 2007 “Assessing Depression Literacy in the General Population.” Principal
Investigator: Wang JL. Co-Investigators: Adair C, Lai DWL, Addington D, Fick
GH, Waye-Perry B, Evans B. Health Research Fund. Alberta Heritage
Foundation for Medical Research. $100,000.
2006-2007 “Trans-cultural comparisons in adolescent depression and suicidal behaviors” Co-
Principal Investigators: Wu LJ, Wang JL. Department of Education, the
Government of HeiLongJiang Province, PR China. Oversea Scholarship. $5,000
equivalent.
2005-2007 “Frequency and adequacy of depression treatment in the Alberta Population.”
Principal Investigator: Patten SB. Co-Investigators: Wang JL. Adair CE,
Schopflocher D, Waye-Perry B, Berze O, Dobson K, Barbui C. Sevcik M, Mitton
C. Alberta Depression Initiative. Institute of Health Economics. $185,130.
2007, Pilot study for a population – based longitudinal study of work and health.”
Principal Investigator: Wang JL. Co-Investigators: Patten SB, Fick GH, Smailes
E, Sareen J, Schmitz N. Hotchkiss Brain Institute. Hotchkiss Brain Institute pilot
grant. $12,000.
2005 – 2006 “Psychological distress as an indicator for mental health care.” Principal
Investigator: Wang J. Co-investigators: Lesage A, Boyer R, Schmitz N.
Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Operating grant: $35,230.
2005 – 2006 “A systematic literature review of the impact of information technology.” Co-
Principal Investigators: Wang J, Adair CE. Calgary Health Region. $18,000
(contract).
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2003 – 2006: “Continuous enhancement of performance monitoring in primary mental health
care: closing the implementation loop.” A multi-centered study. Principal
Investigator: Paul Waraich (University of British Columbia). Co-investigators
(Alberta site): Donald Addington, Harvey Smith, John Tuttle, June Bergman,
JianLi Wang. Health Canada. Primary Care Health Transition Fund.
$2,000,000. Alberta portion: $204,725.
2004 – 2005 “A pilot study of work and health survey” Principal Investigator: JianLi Wang.
Adult Research Committee, Calgary Health Region. Operating grant, $5,000.
2003 – 2005 “Developing and testing a set of quality indicators for schizophrenia
programs” Principal Investigator: Donald Addington. Co-Investigators: JianLi
Wang, Beverly Adams, Harvey Smith and Zahinoor Ismail. Alberta Heritage
Foundation for Medical Research. Health Research Fund. $87,500.
2003 – 2005 “An Empirical Approach to Developing Low-Risk Gambling Guidelines”
Principal Investigator: Shawn Currie. Co-Investigators: David Hodgins, JianLi
Wang, Nady El-Guebaly, Harold Wynne. Alberta Gambling Research Institute.
Operating Grant. $27,175.
2004 – 2005 “The impact of work stress on the prevalence of mental disorders and mental
health service utilization in Ontario working population” Principal Investigator:
Wang J. Ontario Mental Health Foundation and Ontario Ministry of Health and
Long-Term Care. Operating Grant: $7,500.
2003 – 2005 “Standard screening for adult mental health referrals” Principal
Investigator: JianLi Wang. Co-Investigator: Harvey Smith. Calgary Health
Region Adult Research Fund with matching fund ($7,500) from the Department
of Psychiatry. Operating Grant. $15,000. Grant number: #16909.
2002 – 2005 “The Epidemiology of major depression in the Canadian general population”
Principal Investigator: JianLi Wang. University of Calgary. URGC research
grant. $9,996. Grant number: 998142
2002 – 2005: “Prevalence and prevention of depression in at-risk first-year university students.”
Principal Investigators: Drs. Peter McLeod and Steve Gleich. Co-investigators:
Lisa Rice, JianLi Wang, Denis Hand. Nova Scotia Health Research Foundation.
Operating Grant. $104,328 for 3 years. Grant number: PSO-CHRP-2002-407
2003 – 2004 “Adherence to the Canadian clinical guidelines for the treatment of
depressive disorders: A chart review study” Principal Investigator: JianLi Wang.
Calgary Health Region Adult Research Fund. $1,500. Grant number: #16958.
2003 – 2004 “Mental health of the Calgary Population” Principal Investigator: Scott B. Patten.
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Co-Investigators: JianLi Wang, Rollin Brant, Ann Casebeer and Carol Adair.
Calgary Health Region. Research and Development Annual Competition with
matching fund ($10,000) from the Department of Psychiatry. Operating Grant.
$35,000.
2003 – 2004 “Descriptive epidemiology of major depression in the general population”
Principal Investigators: Scott Patten. JianLi Wang, Shawn Currie and Colleen
Maxwell, Nady el-Guebaly. Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR).
Analysis of Canadian Community Health Survey on Mental Health Well-being -
Strategic RFA. $39,299.
XI. REFEREE FOR PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS
Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica (2005)
Addiction (2001)
American Journal of Public Health (2005, 2006, 2014)
American Journal of Epidemiology (2004, 2009, 2011, 2012)
American Journal of Industrial Medicine (2008, 2009, 2010)
Annals of General Psychiatry (2005)
Archives of General Psychiatry (2009)
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry (2008, 2009 [2], 2010, 2011)
BMC Health Services Research (2007)
BMC Public Health (2011, 2012[2], 2013, 2015)
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders (2010)
BMJ (2011)
BMJ Open (2015)
Biological Psychiatry (2005)
ClinicoEconomics and Outcomes Research (2013)
CMAJ (2005 [2], 2006, 2007 [2], 2008, 2012, 2015)
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health (2012)
Canadian Journal of Psychiatry (2009, 2014, 2015)
ClinicoEconomics and Outcomes Research (2013)
Collegium Antropologicum (2004)
Depression and Anxiety (2007, 2012, 2015)
Epidemiologia e Psichiatria Sociale (Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences) (2010)
European Journal of Psychiatry (2010)
Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics (2002)
General Hospital Psychiatry (2010)
Health Economics (2015)
Health Reports (2004, 2005)
Industrial Health (2010, 2012)
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2012)
International Journal of Social Psychiatry (2012)
JAMA Psychiatry (2015)
Journal of Affective Disorders (2006 [2]; 2007, 2009, 2014, 2015)
Journal of Clinical Psychiatry (2014)
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Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health (2005, 2010, 2014, 2015)
Journal of General Internal Medicine (2006, 2007, 2012[2])
Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved (2004).
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health (2010)
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (2010 [2], 2013[2])
Journal of Occupational Health Psychology (2010, 2012[2], 2013, 2014)
Journal of Personality Disorders (2010)
Journal of Psychiatric Research (2012)
Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology (2011)
Medical Care (2008, 2013)
Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment (2011, 2013)
PLOS One (2013)
Primary Psychiatry (2009)
Psychiatry Research (2001, 2012)
Psychiatric Services (2002, 2008, 2010)
Psychological Medicine (2005, 2006, 2014, 2015)
Psychopathology (2010)
Public Health (2012)
Public Health Reports (2005)
Scandinavia Journal of Work Environment and Health (2012)
Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology (2005, 2006 [3], 2007 [3], 2008 [2], 2010[2],
2011, 2013[2])
Spanish Journal of Psychology (2010)
The Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology (2011)
The Canadian Journal of Clinical Pharmacology (2006)
The Lancet (2011)
The Lancet Psychiatry (2014)
Tropical Medicine & International Health (2003)
TheScientificWorld Journal (2010)
Women and Health (2008, 2009)
XII. REFEREE FOR GRANTS REVIEW PANELS
Member of review panel for the following organizations:
Masters studentship award review panel, University of Calgary (January 2011 – present)
Psychosocial, Sociocultural & Behavioral Determinants of Health Committee, Canadian
Institutes of Health Research (2009 to 2013).
Doctoral Research Award B (DRB), Masters Award B (CGB), Canadian Institutes of Health
Research (2006 to 2009; 2013, 2014, 2015-2016).
Research Grants Council, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region , P.R.China (2007 to 2009,
2013, 2014[10], 2015[5])
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Albert College Mental Health Initiative. Alberta Students’ Executive Council (2013 – present).
Health Research section of the Conjoint Scientific Review Committee. Center for
Advancement of Health. Calgary Health Region. (January 2004 – November 2007).
External reviewer for the following organizations:
Ad hoc reviewer, Randomized Controlled Trials (RC1) committee. Canadian Institutes of Health
Research (2011).
The M.S.I Foundation, Alberta (June, 2010)
The Health Sciences Centre Foundation, Manitoba. (April, 2010)
Work Force Advisory Committee, Mental Health Commission of Canada. (2009)
Operating grant, Israel National Institute for Health Policy and Health Services Research. (2009,
2011)
Operating grant, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board, Ontario. (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
Operating grant. Manitoba Health Research Council (2008).
New Investigator Establishment Grant. Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation. (April 2006).
National Institutes of Health Research. UK Department of Health Program. (November 2006).
The Health Research Council of New Zealand (June, 2014)
United Arab Emirates University (2014)