Presentations | Office of Women's Health Research Chair in Mental Health

Peer Reviewed Presentations

Khan A, Khanlou N, Vazquez LM, Nunes F, Lampkin M & Susanta D. (October 24-25, 2024). Black and Asian Canadian youth with Developmental Disabilities: Barriers to Social Support. The 4th Annual Canadian Children, Youth and Communities Health In Equity Conference: Building sustainable solutions to address child health inequity through community partnerships. (Accepted).

Khan A, Vazquez LM, Hasan N, Nunes F, & Khanlou N. (July 15 & 17, 2024). Mothering during the COVID-19 pandemic: Social Support to Promote the Wellbeing of Mothers of Racialized Youth with Developmental Disabilities. 7th Lillian Meighen Wright Maternal-Child Health Learning Academy: Impacts of Natural Disasters on Maternal-Child Health.

Khanlou N, Khan A, Vazquez LM, Hasan N, Francis Xavier JM, Seto Nielsen L, Nunes F, Davidson D, & Skop M. (October 20-21, 2023). Asian-Canadian youth’s mental health barriers during the COVID-19 pandemic: Exploring intersecting inequities through visual arts-based research methods. The 3^rd Annual Canadian Children, Youth and Communities (CCYC) Health In Equity Conference. Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.

Khanlou N. (24 June 2023). Social Support for Racialized Families of Children / Youth with Developmental Disabilities. Mental Health (Developmental Disability, Autism): Impact on Racialized Communities and Solutions Global Women Ambassadors Canada & 3C Autism & Mental Health Support Services.

Khan A, Vazquez LM & Khanlou N. (June 19, 2023). Advancing knowledge on health inequities experienced by racialized families with developmental disabilities in context of the pandemic. CARRFS (Canadian Alliance for Regional Risk Factor Surveillance) 2023 Symposium. Annual theme “Addressing the social determinants of health inequities through public health surveillance.” (Oral presentation).

Khan A, Vazquez LM, Kamanzi J, Francis Xavier JMV, Nunes F, Davidson D, Foster L & Khanlou N. (June 15, 2023). Social Support for Racialized Families of Youth with Developmental Disabilities: Health, Education, Employment, and Other Service Sectors. Department of Psychiatry Research Day, University of Toronto. In person at Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. (Oral presentation).

Iziduh S, Dhakal S, Sihota R, Ye A, Friedenreich CM, Khanlou N, Sabiston CM, Smith-Turchyn J, Tomasone JR, Gagliardi AR. Raising awareness about physical activity’s role in reducing cancer risk: Qualitative interviews with immigrant women and community agency managers. 2023 Canadian Association for Health Services & Policy Research, Montreal, Quebec, May 30, 2023.

Khanlou N, Vazquez LM, Hasan N, Khan A, Nunes F, Seto Nielson L, Davidson D, and Skop M. (May 28, 2023). Asian Canadian exclusionary experiences in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: Centering the voices of youth through arts-based methodologies. CSASA -ACESA Congress 2023 “Reckonings and Re-imaginings,” Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, York University. (Oral presentation).

Khan A & Khanlou N. (May 27, 2023). The Diasporic Experiences of Immigrant Pakistani Youths at the Intersection of Overlapping Identities and Mental Health. CSASA -ACESA Congress 2023 “Reckonings and Re-imaginings,” Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, York University. (Oral presentation).

Khanlou N. (8 March 2023). Mental health support for racialized women at risk of gender-based violence during a global pandemic: An intersectionality-informed approach. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Seminar Series, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ontario. (Virtual presentation).

Khanlou N, Khan A, Vazquez LM, Vimalakanthan K, Kamanzi J, Washington D. Alamdar N. (Feb 8-9, 2023). A scoping review of the literature on social support needs of racialized families of youth with developmental disabilities. The Canadian Health and Wellbeing in Developmental Disabilities Conference (HWDD). (Poster).

Khanlou N. (29 January 2023). “The shadow pandemic”: Gender-based violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coping in Silence: COVID’s Impact on Marginalized Communities, York Circle Lecture Series, York University. (Virtual presentation).

Khanlou N, Nunes F, Vazquez LM, Khan A, & Seto Nielsen L. (3-5 November 2022). Exploring the complexity of narratives in the cultural identity negotiation and integration of Asian- and Latino-Canadian youth. 26^th Biennial Canadian Ethnic Studies Association Biennial Conference: Immigration Politics, Refugee Crises, and Ethnic Dynamics in a Changing World Order – Canada and Beyond, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Khanlou N, Khan A, Kurtz Landy C, Srivastava R, McMillan S, Vandevelde-Coke S, &Vazquez LM. (21-22 October 2022). Health inequities experiences by people with developmental disabilities: Towards a strategic role for nursing care. Canadian Children, Youth and Communities (CCYC) Health In | Equity Digital Conference, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.

Khan A, Khanlou N, Raphael D, & Hynie M. (21-22 October 2022). Rethinking post-pandemic mental health care and support for immigrant youth: Recommendations from a study on immigrant youths’ mental health. Canadian Children, Youth and Communities (CCYC) Health In | Equity Digital Conference, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto.

Khanlou N, Davidson D, Nunes F, Seto Nielsen L, Karunakaran A, Madzima S, Vazquez LM, Khan A, & Alamdar N. (24-26 June 2022). Readers Theatre as an arts-based participatory approach to explore Asian-Canadian youth identities. Child, Youth, Performance Conference IV, York University, Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N, Khan A, Kurtz Landy C, Srivastava R, McMillan S, Vandervelde-Coke S, & Vazquez LM. (9-10 February 2022). Person-and-family-centered-care nursing care for persons with developmental disabilities. (Poster with narration). Canadian Health and Wellbeing in Developmental Disabilities Conference, University of Toronto, Ontario (digital conference).

Xavier JMVF, Khanlou N, Moradian S. (12-13 March 2021). South Asian Canadian diaspora: Fathers’ mental health in the childbearing period. 5^th Annual South Asian Mental Health Conference, Ontario.

Khanlou N, Vazquez LM, Connolly JA, Pashang S, Thumeka M, Epstein I & Ssawe A. (7 March 2021). Racialized women at risk of gender-based violence during COVID-19 pandemic: Equity informed mental health promotion. Doing Anti-Racism Work and Addressing Intergenerational Trauma (Virtual Conference), Association for Women in Psychology, United States.

Niel U & Khanlou N. (4 August 2020). Learning from Black mothers of persons with disabilities: Reframing policy and practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry. Virtual Grand Rounds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD2sodSDFPg&feature=emb_logo

Keethakumar A, Mehra V, Khanlou N & Tamim H. (30 April – 2 May 2020).* Cannabis use among middle and older aged adults prior to legalization in Canada: A Gendered analysis of the Canadian Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey 2017. Canadian Geriatrics Society’s 40^th Annual Scientific Meeting. Westin Calgary, Calgary, Alberta. *COVID-19 related cancellation. Abstract to be published in Canadian Geriatrics Journa

Vazquez LM, Khanlou N & Khan A (May1-4). Digital Inclusion of Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities. 2020 Canadian Sociology Association’s annual conference. London, ON. *COVID-19 related cancellation.

Keethakumar A, Mehra V, Khanlou N & Tamim H. (30 April – 2 May 2020). Cannabis use among middle and older aged adults prior to legalization in Canada: A Gendered analysis of the Canadian Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey 2017. Canadian Geriatrics Society’s 40th Annual Scientific Meeting. Westin Calgary, Calgary, Alberta. *COVID-19 related cancellation. Abstract to be published in Canadian Geriatrics Journal.

Khan A, Khanlou N, Bohr Y, Vazquez LM, Alamdar N, & Sage V. (4 October 2019). Applying an intersectionality lens to Gender-Based Violence against refugee youth: Findings from a review and a round table discussion. 14th Annual Refugee and Migration Studies Student Conference, York University.

Vazquez LM, Khan A, & Khanlou N. (4 October 2019). Contemporary multicultural narratives and immigration politics: Intersections of gender, racialization, and cultural identity among Asian and Latino Canadian immigrant youth. 14th Annual Refugee and Migration Studies Student Conference, York University.

Epstein I, Mora Severino S (Presenter), Stephens L, Dadashi N, Khanlou N, Swartz K, & Crawford P. (23 September 2019). Evaluating clinical placements programs: A geography lens. International Faculty Development in the Health Professionals Conference, Ottawa, Ontario.

Epstein I (Presenter), Mora Severino S, Stephens L, Dadashi N, Khanlou N, Swartz K, & Crawford P. (27 July 2019). Students with disabilities and accommodations in health and allied health programs: Perspectives and responses of professionals. EduTeach Canadian International Conference on Advances in Education, Teaching & Technology, Toronto.

Khanlou N, Vazquez LM, Khan A, Seto L. (27 June 2019). Toward interdisciplinarity and intersectionality in exploring youth identities and integration. Youth identity and intersectionality – A critical issue in integration. International Metropolis Conference, Ottawa, Ontario.

Shanmuganadapala B, Khanlou N., & Hala (June 20 2019). Mental Health and Tamil Youth of Sri Lankan Origin: Contextualizing Culture, Gender and Identity within Trauma-Informed Care. Harvey Stancer Research Day, June 20, 2019, University of Toronto. Toronto, ON.

Khan A, Khanlou N. & Haynie M. (June 20 2019). Mental Health, Self-Esteem, Ethnic Identity, and Resilience of Immigrant and Canadian-born Pakistani Youth Living in Canada. (Poster). Harvey Stancer Research Day, June 20, 2019, University of Toronto. Toronto, ON.

Christmas C & Khanlou N. (June 20 2019). Youth’s Suggestions for Systems Change in Mental Health Programming: A Constructivist Study. Harvey Stancer Research Day, June 20, 2019, University of Toronto. Toronto, ON.

Vazquez LM, Khanlou N, Khan A, Neil U, Jones G, Dastjerdi FM, Filler T. (June 20 2019). Intersectional approach to exploring the mental health and wellbeing of black mothers of children with developmental disabilities. Harvey Stancer Research Day, June 20, 2019, University of Toronto. Toronto, ON.

Khanlou N, Bohr Y, Filler T, Khan A, Vazquez LM, Alamdar N (June 20 2019). Addressing Gender-Based Violence in Refugee Youth: A Scoping Review of Approaches and Interventions. Harvey Stancer Research Day, June 20, 2019, University of Toronto. Toronto, ON.

Khanlou N, Bohr Y, Khan A, Filler T, Vazquez LM, Alamdar N. (June 16 2019). A Scoping Review on Approaches and Interventions that Target Gender-Based Violence Amongst Refugee Youth. North American Refugee Health Conference. Toronto, ON.

Khanlou N, Khan A, Vazquez LM, Dastjerdi D, Karunakaran A, Jones G, Gateri H, Davidson D, Zangeneh M. (February 26 2019). Developing an Equity-Based Health Promotion Framework for Racialized Mothers of Children with Developmental Disabilities: A Community-Based Study. Ontario Shores’ 8th Annual Mental Health Conference. Whitby, ON.

Khanlou N, Vazquez LM, Khan A, Ross G, & Orazietti B (5 December 2018). Using Readers Theatre as a form of aesthetic teaching-learning in undergraduate classroom teaching in health. Teaching in Focus (TIF) Conference. York University.

Khanlou N & Vazquez LM (18 July 2018). Promoting inclusive anti-oppressive research practices: Community-based research with young adults with developmental disabilities. XIX International Sociological Association World Congress of Sociology, Toronto.

Khanlou N, Vazquez LM, & Khan A (18 July 2018). Contemporary multicultural narratives and immigration politics: Intersections of gender, racialization, and cultural identity among Asian and Latino Canadian immigrant youth. XIX International Sociological Association World Congress of Sociology, Toronto.

Khanlou N, Ross G, Orazietti B, & Vazquez LM (16 May 2018) (Poster). Applying Readers Theatre to enhance undergraduate students’ engagement in the classroom. Teaching in Focus (TIF) Conference. York University.

Su C & Khanlou N. (8 May 2018). Social support, cultural beliefs, and mental health of Chinese immigrant mothers of children with developmental disabilties. Work, Migration and Health. A Forum on Precarity, Vulnerability, Health and Safety, among Newcomers and Temporary Workers, University of Toronto,

Khanlou N, Vazquez LM, Mantini A, Khan A, Asefaw S. (February 27 2018). Digital Inclusion: A supportive opportunity for mental wellbeing among Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities. Ontario Shores 2018: Innovation in Mental Health: Discovery, Technology and Recovery. Whitby, Ontario.

Khan A, Khanlou N, & Qayyum A. (15-16 Jan 2018). International trends in diagnosis, and risks of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents in WHO EMRO region: A scoping review of literature. (Poster). International Conference on Life Sciences and Human Health System Engineering – Multidisciplinary & Interdisciplinary Approach. Fazaia Medical College, Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

Asefaw S, Gebremikael L, & Khanlou N. (June 15 2017). Embracing equity, investing in change: Black youth with developmental disabilities at the margins of practice and policy. 43rd Harvey Stancer Research Day. University of Toronto. Toronto, Ontario.

Christmas CM, & Khanlou N. (June 15 2017). A scoping review of how resilience in youth is defined and measured. 43rd Harvey Stancer Research Day. University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.

Khan A, & Khanlou N. (June 15 2017). A scoping review of the risk factors, and diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children and adolescent in selected Asian and Middle Eastern Countries. 43rd Harvey Stancer Research Day. University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.

Vazquez LM, Khanlou N, & Davidson D. (June 15 2017). A critical perspective on inclusive research with young adults with developmental disabilities. 43rd Harvey Stancer Research Day. University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

Clarke J, Pashang S, & Khanlou N. (30-31 May 2017). Cyber sexual violence against emerging young women: From colonial discourse to modernized shaming. CASWE-ACFTS Conference, Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N (Keynote Speaker). (20 May 2017). Immigration and mental health. Migration Challenges in the Globalization Era. ICS - Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisbon, Portugal.

Asefaw S, Khanlou N, Flicker S, Vazquez LM, Gebremikael L, & Olaiya O. (12 May 2017). (Poster). Intersections of privilege, ableism and disempowerment: The marginalization of black female youth with developmental disabilities and their family members. Women’s Xchange Conference. Women’s College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario.

Cuffy LP, Khanlou N, & Vazquez LM. (12 May 2017). (Poster). Investigating the bio-psychosocial effects of compounded trauma on Black women’s mental health: A study of two localities in Ontario, Canada. Women’s Xchange Conference. Women’s College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario.

Pashang S, Clarke J, Khanlou N, & Azad B. (12 May 2017). (Poster). The mental health impact of cyber sexual violence against emerging young women. Women’s Xchange Conference. Women’s College Hospital, Toronto, Ontario.

Clarke J, Pashang S, & Khanlou N. (30-31 May 2017). Cyber sexual violence against emerging young women: From colonial discourse to modernized shaming. CASWE-ACFTS Conference, Toronto, Ontario.

Abdullah P, Costanian C, Khanlou N, & Tamim H. (29 March 2017). (Poster). Prevalence and characteristics of water-pipe smoking in Canada. Ontario Public Health Convention, Toronto, Ontario.

Cateni D, Kurtz Landy C, Khanlou N, Tamim H, & Sword W. (16 February 2017). The effect of method of delivery and psychosocial factors on postpartum sexual satisfaction. 4th Annual Canadian National Perinatal Research Meeting, Montebello, Québec.

Khanlou N, Mantini A, Aidarus F, Vazquez LM, Asefaw S, Danhoundo G. (Nov 8 2016). Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities and their Immigrant Caregivers. Experiences of Equity in Accessing Healthcare and Community Services. Ontario Public Health Association. Annula Fall Forum 2016. Toronto, ON.

Khanlou N, Vazquez LM, Jones G, & Yoshida K. (August 22-24 2016). Immigration status, gender and disability: Stressors and resilience of immigrant families of children with developmental disabilities in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario. 3rd World Congress on Resilience. University of Trois-Rivières. Trois-Rivières, QB.

Khanlou N. (20 May 2016). Using Readers Theatre as a form of aesthetic teaching-learning in undergraduate classroom teaching in health. Teaching in Focus Conference. York University, Toronto, ON.

MacDonnell JA, Dastjerdi M, Bokore N, Tharao W, & Khanlou N (June 13-16 2016) “Finding a place for me outside the stereotypes”: Creating an action plan to support the mental wellbeing of racialized immigrant women. (Poster). Canadian Public Health Association conference, Toronto, ON.

Khanlou N, Vazquez LM, Jones G, Yoshida K. & Skybin, Y. (June 13-16, 2016). Relevant Health Promotion Practices and Policies for Immigrant Mothers of Children with Developmental Disabilities. Canadian Public Health Association Conference. Toronto, ON.

Abdullah P, Costanian C, Khanlou N, & Tamim, H. (June 1, 2016). Prevalence and Characteristics of Water-pipe Smoking in Canada. LaMarsh Annual Graduate Student Symposium 2016: Helping Children and Youth Thrive: What We Can Learn From Health and Social Research. York University.

Khan A & Khanlou N. (6 May 2016). Bringing a gender perspective: An intersectional approach to a scoping review of the literature on immigrant and refugee adolescent mental health in Canada. Women’s College Hospital Women’s Xchange Conference. Toronto, ON.

Vazquez LM & Khanlou N (March, 5, 2016). Cultural Identity and Resilience of Latino Youth in Canada. Panel: Intersectional approaches to youth identity, integration and resilience: Gender, migration and culture. 18th National Metropolis Conference. Toronto, ON.

Khan A & Khanlou N (March, 5, 2016). An Intersectionality-Informed Scoping Review of the Literature on Resilience, Mental Health and the Social Determinants of Health, amongst Migrant Youth in Canada. Panel: Intersectional approaches to youth identity, integration and resilience: Gender, migration and culture. 18th National Metropolis Conference. Toronto, ON.

Khanlou N (March, 5, 2016). Intersectional approach to immigration status, gender and disability: The case of immigrant families of children with developmental disabilities. 18th National Metropolis Conference. Toronto, ON.

Khanlou N, Mustafa N, Vazquez LM, Asefaw S &Spielmann, B. (March 2 2016) Health Promotion Strategies for Immigrant Mothers of Children with Developmental Disabilities. (Poster). Ontario Shores Mental Health Conference. Whitby, ON.

Su C & Khanlou N. (6-9 August 2015). Chinese immigrant mothers of children with developmental disabilities: Stressors and social support. American Psychological Association Convention, Toronto, Canada.

Su C & Khanlou N. (6-9 August 2015). Social and emotional factors influencing Chinese immigrant mothers of children with disabilities. American Psychological Association Convention, Toronto, Canada.

Islam F (Presenter), Khanlou N & Tamim, H. (18 June 2015). Mental health consultation in Ontario’s immigrant populations. Harvey Stancer Research Day, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.

Dastjerdi M (Presenter), MacDonnell J, Khanlou N, Tharao W, Bokore N, & Njoroge W. (10 June 2015). Finding a place for me outside the stereotypes: Creating an action plan to support the mental wellbeing of racialized immigrant women. In Sickness & in Health Conference, Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

Dastjerdi M (Presenter), Khanlou N, MacDonnell J, Mardoukhi A, & Niazi A. (6 June 2015). The role of gender and ethnicity in the well-being and integration of Iranian and Afghan older adult immigrant women in Canada. North American Health Conference, Toronto, Canada.

Dastjerdi M (Poster Presenter), MacDonnell J, Khanlou N, Tharao W, Bokore N, & Njoroge W. (27 March 2015). Finding a place for me outside the stereotypes: Creating an action plan to support the mental wellbeing of racialized immigrant women. 17th National Metropolis Conference: Broadening the Conversation, Vancouver, Canada.

Islam F (Presenter), Khanlou N & Tamim, H. (24 February 2015). The barriers and promoters of seeking mental healthcare: A mixed methods study of immigrant Bangladeshi populations in Toronto. Ontario Shores 4th Annual Research Day. Whitby, Ontario.

Khanlou N (Presenter). (28 January 2015). Introduction to human right to health. Inclusion Day Conference, York University. Toronto, Ontario.

Pilkington B (Presenter) & Khanlou N. (28 January 2015). Health and well-being of young single mothers participating in the women moving forward program. Inclusion Day Conference, York University. Toronto, Ontario.

Vazquez L (Presenter) & N Khanlou (January 28, 2015). Health inequities and human rights: Exploring the case of immigrant mothers of children with developmental disabilities. Panel: Health and Human Rights (N Khanlou Organizer and Moderator of Panel). Inclusion Day Conference. Toronto, Ontario.

Islam F (Presenter), Khanlou, N & Tamim, Hala (24 February 2015). The Barriers and Promoters of Seeking Mental Healthcare: A Mixed Methods Study of Immigrant Bangladeshi Populations in Toronto. Ontario Shores 4th Annual Research Day. Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N, Haque N, Dastjerdi M, & Jones G. (4 November 2014). “What is needed is a central person to whom immigrant families can go to:” Service providers’ perceptions of challenges faced by immigrant mothers of children with disabilities. Ontario Association of Children’s Rehabilitation Services (OACRS) Conference, Toronto, Ontario.

Su C (Poster Presenter), Khanlou N, Dastjerdi M & Sheehan S. (16-17 October 2014). Effects of perceived stress and social support on the mental health of Chinese-Canadian immigrant mothers of children with developmental disabilities. On New Shores Conference, Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N. (16 October 2014). Research to Action: Social support needs of immigrant mothers of children with disabilities. Research to Policy Dialogue. Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care

Macedo J (Presenter), Khanlou N, & Lui M. (30 April 2014). Using vignettes as a relevant focus group method in school-based mental health research: Example from Brazil. LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research, York University, Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N, Haque N, & Skinner A. (21 February 2014). Maternal health of immigrants in Canada: A scoping review. IRWHP (Immigrant and Racialized Women’s Health Project) Conference, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N (Presenter), Dastjerdi M (Presenter). (13 February 2014). Immigrant moms hit a service wall: Social support for immigrant mothers of children with disabilities. BLOOM Speakers Series: Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital , Toronto, Ontario

Islam F (Poster Presenter), Khanlou N, & Tamim H. (5 November 2013). South Asian populations in Canada: Migration and mental health. Building an Effective South Asian Health Strategy in Ontario. Council of Agencies Serving South Asians (CASSA) Conference, Toronto, Ontario.

Islam F (Poster Presenter), Khanlou N, & Tamim H. (16-18 October 2013). South Asian populations in Canada: Migration and mental health. Changing Perspectives: Addressing the Social Determinants of Mental Health and Addictions. National Conference, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa, Ontario.

Guruge S (Presenter), Khanlou N, Thomson MS, & Vahabi, M. (5 June 2013). Social determinants and health inequities that affect the mental health of immigrants in Canada: A scoping review. Promoting Equity through Health Research-Embracing Possibilities. 6 th Annual Nursing Research Day. Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario .

Lee TY (Presenter), Kurtz-Landy C, Wahoush O, Khanlou N, Liu YC, & Li CC. (5 June 2013). Newcomers' experience of maternity care services in Canada: Chinese women's perspectives. Promoting Equity through Health Research-Embracing Possibilities. 6 th Annual Nursing Research Day. Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario .

Guruge S (Presenter), Khanlou N, Thomson MS, & Vahabi, M. (3 May 2013). Barriers to services that affect the mental health of older immigrants in Canada: A scoping review. Preparing for the Healthcare System of Tomorrow. 26th Annual Research Conference. Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario.

Khanlou N (Presenter), Buettgen B (Presenter), Jennings S & Bokore N. (29 October 2012). Intersections in immigrant women’s health: Social support for immigrant mothers of children with disabilities. Advancing Excellence in Gender, Sex and Health Research Conference . CIHR: Institute of Gender and Health. Montreal, Quebec.

MacDonnell JA (Presenter), Dastjerdi M, Bokore N, Khanlou N, &Tharao W. (30 October 2012). Intersections in immigrant women's health: "Reconstructing the notion of a good citizen" - Activism as a feature of mental health promotion. Advancing Excellence in Gender, Sex and Health Research Conference . CIHR: Institute of Gender and Health. Montreal, Quebec.

Khanlou N (Presenter), Davidson D (Presenter), Dastjerdi M, Jennings S (Presenter) & Buettgen A. (18 October 2012). Immigrant mothers of children with disabilities: Negotiating services across sectors. Mothering and Reproduction Conference. Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement (MIRCI) . Toronto, Ontario .

MacDonnell JA (Presenter), Dastjerdi M, Bokore N, Tharao W, & Khanlou N. (16 May 2012). Reconstructing the notion of a good citizen: Opening space to dialogue on immigrant women’s activism as a feature of mental health promotion, (Networking Cafe). 6th National Community Health Nurses Conference, Toronto, Ontario

Jennings S (Presenter) & Khanlou N (Presenter). (13 October 2011). Making the link: Public policy and the mental health of mothers of children with disabilities in Canada. 4th Annual School of Nursing Research Conference, Sharing Nursing Research and Scholarship: Expanding the Boundaries, York University.

Pilkington B (Presenter), Johnston N, & Khanlou N. (13 October 2011). The meaning of resilience for youths and adults living in a priority neighbourhood in Toronto. 4th Annual School of Nursing Research Conference, Sharing Nursing Research and Scholarship: Expanding the Boundaries, York University.

Khanlou N (Presenter). (15 October 2010). Newcomer youth understanding of mental wellbeing during initial resettlement years. 3rd Annual School of Nursing Research Conference, Person-Centered Care: Bridging Nursing Research and Nursing Practice, York University.

Khanlou N (Presenter) & Gonsalves T. (16 June 2010). Immigrant mental health: Overcoming health disparities. Canadian Public Health Association, Centenary Conference, Toronto.

Khanlou N (Presenter) & Gonsalves T (Presenter). (19 March 2010). Vulnerability and resilience in hard times: The mental health of immigrants and refugees. 12th National Metropolis Conference Immigration and Diversity Crossroads of Cultures, Engine of Economic Development. Montreal, Quebec.

Khanlou N (Presenter) & Gonsalves T (Presenter). (12 February 2010). Women living without legal immigration status: Health consequences and barriers to healthcare. Research on Healthcare for the Undocumented and Uninsured: Systems, Policies, Practices and their Consequences. University of Toronto conference, Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N (Presenter) & Gonsalves T (Presenter). (8 August 2009). Immigrant Mental Health: Challenges and Resiliencies. American Psychological Association 117th Annual Convention. Toronto, Ontario.

Shakya Y (Presenter), Lee M (Presenter), Khanlou N & Gonsalves T. (6 August 2009). Promoting Newcomer Youth Mental Health Through CBPR. American Psychological Association 117th Annual Convention. Toronto, Ontario.

Gonsalves T (Presenter), Lee M (Presenter), Khanlou N & Shakya Y (25 June 2009). Exploring the Mental Health Needs of Newcomer Youth. 35th Annual Harvey Stancer Research Day. Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto. Toronto, Ontario.

Lee M (Presenter), Gonsalves T (Presenter), Khanlou N & Shakya Y (24 June 2009). Understanding Newcomer Youth Mental Health Needs and Access Barriers. 2nd Annual Daphne Cockwell Nursing Research Day, Ryerson University. Toronto, Ontario.

Gonsalves T (Presenter), Khanlou N, Shakya Y & Lee M. (5 June 2009). The Mental Health and Well Being of Newcomer Youth in the Context of Immigration and Settlement. Health and Well Being: Research, Practice and Politics. Faculty of Health, York University. Toronto, Ontario.

Gonsalves T (Presenter), Lee M (Presenter), Khanlou N & Shakya Y. (18 April 2009). Understanding Newcomer Youth Mental Health: Needs, Access and Inclusion. Migration, Citizenship and Inclusion: Re-Defining Boundaries and Borders, CERIS Graduate Student Conference, York University. Toronto, Ontario.

Lee M (Presenter), Gonsalves T (Presenter), Khanlou N & Shakya Y. (28 March 2009). Overcoming Methodological Barriers to Researching Youth and their Mental Health Needs. Researching Youth: Methodologies, Ethics and Access Conference 2009, University of Toronto. Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N (Presenter). (21 March 2009). Immigrant mental health policy brief. 11th National Metropolis Conference: Frontiers of Canadian Migration. Calgary, Alberta.

Gonsalves T (Presenter), Lee M (Presenter), Khanlou N, & Shakya Y. (21 March 2009). The mental health and wellbeing of newcomer youth. 11th National Metropolis Conference: Frontiers of Canadian Migration. Calgary, Alberta.

Khanlou N (Presenter), Gonsalves T (Presenter), & Shakya Y. (6 March 2009). Newcomer youth mental health: From understanding to promotion within the context of diversity and equity. Expanding Our Horizons: Moving Mental Health and Wellness Promotion into the Mainstream, Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N (Presenter), Shakya Y (Presenter) & Gonsalves T (Presenter). (6 November 2008). Building research partnerships to explore mental health issues for newcomer youth: Some thoughts on power, participation and practice. Building Equitable Partnerships Symposium 2008, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N (Presenter). (30 October 2008). Youth integration: Identity, prejudice and resilience. 13th International Metropolis Conference: Mobility, Integration and Development in a Globalised World. Bonn, Germany.

Khanlou N (Workshop Organizer). (30 October 2008). Cultural diversity and youth integration in post-migration settings: Opportunities, challenges. 13th International Metropolis Conference: Mobility, Integration and Development in a Globalised World. Bonn, Germany.

Lee M (Presenter) & Khanlou N. (19 June, 2008). Mental health promotion for Korean-Canadian adolescents: Is it necessary? 34th Harvey Stancer Research Day, Department of Psychiatry, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario. (With published abstract).

Invited

Khanlou N. (26 October 2022). Migration, mental health, youth resilience and COVID-19 pandemic. XIII Seminar on Internationalization of Production of Knowledge in Nursing; Multiculturalism: Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the health and nursing care, Anna Nery School of Nursing, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (virtual event).

Khanlou N. (9 June 2022). Upstream mental health support for racialized women at risk of gender-based violence during COVID-19 pandemic (Article: 2020 Syndemic: Convergence of COVID-19, gender-based violence, and racism pandemics). Webinar - Virtual Journal Club, School of Nursing Midwifery and Health Systems. University College Dublin, Ireland.

Khanlou N. (19 May 2022). Multi-level public mental health support for racialized women at risk of gender-based violence in a global pandemic. Evidence Café, Research Analysis & Evaluation Branch, Ministry of Health, Ontario.

Khanlou N & Mgwigwi T. (4 May 2022). Digital exclusion of racialized women at risk of GBV during the COVID-19 pandemic. Navigating Information and Race in the Era of COVID-19 Symposium, York University Libraries, York University.

Khanlou N. (10 March 2022). Institutional violence regarding women’s assistance: A human rights violation.** Gender violence and its contemporary interfaces. Sexual and Reproductive Health of Human Research Groups, Anna Nery School of Nursing, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (virtual event). Available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L6nfbCPslI

Khanlou N. (8 March 2021). COVID-19 and Mental Health Virtual Series: Impacts of COVID-19 on Women’s Mental Health and Substance Use. CIHR Panel of Knowledge Synthesis Grant Recipients. Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Ottawa, Ontario.

Khanlou N & Khan A. (1 March 2021). Mental health for frontline workers during COVID-19 pandemic: Mental health in the human services sector. MobilizeYU Wellness Webinar. Knowledge Mobilization Unit at Innovation York, York University. Available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aynq5vAntVU&t=10s

Niel U & Khanlou N. (10 Feb 2021). Equity-based health promotion for Black mothers of children with developmental disabilities: Consideration for practice and policy during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Diversity and Inclusion Webinar: Barriers to Services. Autism Ontario.

Khanlou N. (25 October 2020). Systems of support for youth resilience. Youth Unlimited (Toronto YFC). City-Wide Listening Circles.

Niel U & Khanlou N. (4 August 2020). Learning from Black mothers of persons with disabilities: Reframing policy and practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry. Virtual Grand Rounds. Available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD2sodSDFPg&feature=emb_logo

Khanlou N. (15 July 2020). COVID-19 pandemic guidelines for mental health support of racialized women at risk of gender-based violence: An intersectional approach. Equitable access to care for all: COVID-19 emergency and health care response. CASSA (Council of Agencies Serving South Asians) Health Equity Summit, Virtual Community Forum, Ontario.

Khanlou N. (7 June 2021). Mental health support for racialized women at risk of gender-based violence during COVID-19 pandemic. Annual LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research Graduate Student Symposium, York University.

Khanlou N & Niel U. (29 Feb 2020). Experiences of racialized mothers of children with developmental disabilities. 2020 BPAO (Black Physicians’ Association of Ontario) Annual Health Symposium, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N. (25 September 2019). Immigrant and racialized families of children and youth with developmental disabilities. Access Counts – 2019 Autism Conference: Sharing Promising Practices to Support Diverse Communities. SAAAC Autism Centre, Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N & Khan A. (11 Feb 2019). The Barriers and Challenges of Racialized and Immigrant Families with Children and Youth with Developmental Disabilities. LaMarsh Talk. York University.

Khanlou N & Niel U. (31 Jan 2019). Equity-based health promotion for Black mothers of children with developmental disabilities: Implications for practice and policy. Racialized Maternal Health Conference: Politics of the Black Body, Jan 31, 2019, Toronto, ON.

Khanlou N & Vazquez LM (6 June 2018). Applying Readers Theatre to enhance undergraduate students’ engagement in the classroom. School of Nursing Faculty Development Committee, Faculty of Health, York University.

Khanlou N (Keynote Presenter). (20 May 2017). Immigration and mental health. Migration Challenges in the Globalization Era. ICS - Instituto de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisbon, Portugal.

Khanlou N. (7 May 2016). Raising resilient children with (developmental disabilities): Caregiving and advocacy in a multicultural setting. The York Circle: How Global Health Comes Close to Home, York University, Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N & Vazquez LM (21 April 2016). Immigrant families of children with developmental disabilities navigating across service sectors: Barriers and facilitators to social support. Autism Spectrum Disorder in Our City. Toronto District School Board, Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N. (16 October 2014). Research to Action: Social support needs of immigrant mothers of children with disabilities. Research to Policy Dialogue. Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care

Khanlou N (Presenter). (18 November 2013). Child and youth resilience: Public health strategies and mental health promotion practices. Canadian Institutes of Health Research: Café Scientifique Program, Ryerson University (at Measure Café)

Khanlou N (Presenter). (29 September 2012). Child and youth resilience: Public health strategies and mental health promotion practices . Fall 2012 ISCAR (International Society of Child and Adolescent Resilience) Colloquium: Building Resilience in Children and Youth, Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N (Presenter), Buettgen B (Presenter). (17 March 2012). Innovative Initiatives Database. OMHARN (Ontario Multicultural Health Applied Research Network) Conference, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N (Presenter). (2 March 2012). Mental health promotion among youth and women in multicultural and immigrant-receiving settings. Roundtable: Moving from ‘Survive’ to ‘Thrive’: A bi-regional exploration of mental health policy for immigrant and refugee families in Canada. 14th National Metropolis Conference Future Immigration Policies: Challenges and Opportunities for Canada, Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N (Presenter). (24 October 2011). Newcomer youth resilience, social inclusion, and mental health: What do newcomer youth say about mental health? Council of Agencies Serving South Asians and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N (Keynote Presenter). (4 July 2011). Importance of prevention: Children’s and youth resilience and social inclusion. 3rd International Conference “Think and Act”, Programa Escolhas (Choices Programme) 10th Anniversary, Lisbon, Portugal.

Khanlou N (Presenter). (28 April 2011). Women’s Mental Health: Equity Concerns. Every Woman Matters Knowledge Translation and Exchange Forum, Women’s Health in Women’s Hands CHC, Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N (Presenter). (24 January 2011). Resilience and Newcomer Youth Mental Wellbeing. Cultural Collective, York University, Ontario.

Khanlou N (Presenter). (22 July 2010). Resilience and Youth Mental Health. Career Scientist Dialogue, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Ontario

Khanlou N (Presenter). (19 May 2010). Supporting Resilience in Children and Youth. 5th Annual Special Needs Resource Conference Resourcing for the Future: Professionals Collaborating for Success, Humber College North Campus, Toronto

Khanlou N (Presenter). (4 December 2009). Promoting Youth Resilience. Community Based Education. Richmond Hill High School, York Region District School Board. Richmond Hill, Ontario.

Khanlou N (Presenter). (26 November 2009). Working Together to Promote Youth Resilience. "Leaders at All Levels" Managers Meeting. Youth Justice Services Division. Ministry of Children and Youth Services. Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N (Presenter). (16 June 2009). Mental Health and Immigrant Populations.Exploring the Public Health of Immigrants and Refugees in Canada, Public H. Public Health Agency of Canada and the Metropolis Project, Ottawa.

Khanlou N (invited speaker) & Hajdukowski-Ahmed M. (5 December 2008). CERIS Health Domain Seminar: Not Born a Refugee Woman: Contesting Identities, Rethinking Practices (Berghahn Books). CERIS, Toronto.

Khanlou N (invited speaker). (27 March 2008). Immigration and youth mental health in a multicultural context. Expert Policy Forum - Equity in Health and Wellbeing, Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N (invited speaker). (28 February 2008). Immigration and mental health. Armchair Discussions, Canadian School of Public Service, Ottawa, Ontario.

Khanlou N (invited speaker). (28 February 2008). Promoting the mental wellbeing of newcomer youth: Partnerships across systems. Brown Bag, Metropolis Project, Ottawa, Ontario.

Presentations to Educational and Professional Audiences

Hasan N, Khanlou N, & Epstein I. (22 July 2022). The role of parents in mitigating children and adolescents’ experience of health-related stigma during the COVID-19 pandemic 6^th Lillian Meighen Wright Learning Academy, York University.

Khanlou N (2 Nov 2020). Presentation/Welcome note. 5th Lillian Meighen Wright Learning Institute. York University.

Khanlou N. Welcome Address and Concluding Remarks. (1 November 2019). 5rd Lillian Meighen Wright Maternal-Child Learning Institute. York University. Video: https://youtu.be/wDgiVfPoK7E

Keethakumar A,, Mehra VM, Khanlou N, & Tamim H. (5 June 2019). Cannabis use among middle and older aged adults: Analysis of the Canadian Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs Survey 2017. LaMarsh Annual Graduate Student Symposium. York University.

Khanlou N, Khan A, Filler T, Vazquez LM, & Alamdar N. (30 May 2019). Findings from a scoping review of approaches and interventions in GBV. Community Roundtable: Gender-based violence against refugee youth: Toward Trauma-Informed Practice, York University.

Khanlou N, Srivastava R, Pottinger A, Khan A & Jensen E. (12 December 2018). Nursing care for persons with developmental disabilities. York U – CAMH Collaborative Open House. (Poster). Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto.

Khan A & Khanlou N. (7 September 2018). Ethnic Identity, self-esteem, and resilience: Examining mental health attributes among immigrant and Canadian-born youth of Pakistani origin. A Workshop on Intersectional approaches to understanding Asian Canadian youth experiences of integration and cultural identity in diaspora, York University

Shanmuganandapala B & Khanlou N. (7 September 2018). The role of parents in negotiations of cultural identity and mental health among youth of Sri Lankan origin living in the Greater Toronto Area. Workshop on Intersectional approaches to understanding Asian Canadian youth experiences of integration and cultural identity in diaspora, York University

Islam F, Sultana A, Qasim S, Kozak M, Tamim H & Khanlou N. (7 September 2018). “Children are going on a different path”: Youth identity from the Bangladeshi immigrant parents’ perspective. A Workshop on Intersectional approaches to understanding Asian Canadian youth experiences of integration and cultural identity in diaspora, York University

Vazquez LM, Seto L, Khan A, & Khanlou N. (7 September 2018). Contemporary multicultural narratives and immigration politics: Intersections of gender, racialization, and cultural identity among Asian and Latino Canadian immigrant youth. A Workshop on Intersectional approaches to understanding Asian Canadian youth experiences of integration and cultural identity in diaspora, York University

Khanlou N. (Organizer). (20 July 2017). Community Event: Impact of gender and migration status on accessing direct/ flexible/ self-directed social funding for developmental services in Ontario. NABORS - Neighbours Allied for Better Opportunities in Residential Support, Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N. (Panel Discussant). (7 Nov 2015). Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival: A Minor Leap Down (Movie). Iranian Canadian Resource Centre. Workman Arts Theatre, Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N. (Presenter). (1 October 2015). Maternal-Child Health: A human rights perspective. 3^rd Lillian Wright Maternal- Child Learning Institute. York University.

Khan A (Poster Presenter) & Khanlou N. (1 Oct 2015). An Intersectionality-informed Scoping Review of Literature on Mental Health Issues of Immigrant Youth in Canada. 3^rd Lillian Wright Maternal- Child Learning Institute. York University.

Mustafa N (Poster Presenter) , Khanlou N. & Vazquez L M (1 Oct 2015). Health Promotion Needs of Immigrant Mothers of Children with Developmental Disabilities. 3^rd Lillian Wright Maternal- Child Learning Institute. York University.

Su C (Poster Presenter) & Khanlou N. (1 Oct 2015). Social and Emotional Factors Influencing Chinese Immigrant Mothers of Children With Disabilities 3^rd Lillian Wright Maternal- Child Learning Institute. York University.

Su C (Poster Presenter) & Khanlou N. (1 Oct 015). Chinese Immigrant Mothers Of Children With Developmental Disabilities: Stressors And Social Support. 3^rd Lillian Wright Maternal- Child Learning Institute. York University.

Khanlou N. (Workshop Faculty Co-Facilitator). (28 April 2014). D3SCRAMBL3D: A Mental Health Awareness Event, Maple High School and York University.

Khanlou N (Presenter), Haque N, Jennings S, Davidson D, & Dastjerdi M. (27 Sep 2013). Social support for immigrant mothers of children with disabilities. Lillian Wright 2^nd Learning Institute: Maternal-Child Health: From Lab to Community-Based Research , Toronto: York University

Guruge S (Poster Presenter), Khanlou N, Thomson MS, & Vahabi, M. (4 April 2013). Social determinants and health inequities that affect the mental health of immigrants in Ontario, FCS Faculty Achievement Celebration Event, Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N. (Panel Member Presenter). (12 February 2013). Let’s Talk Mental Health: Community Dialogue, York University.

Khanlou N (Panel Discussant). (13 Nov 2012). 20^th Annual Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival: Moving Up (Movie). Iranian Women’s Organization of Ontario and Partners and Sponsors. Workman Arts Theatre, Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N. (Presenter). (24 April 2012). Child and youth resilience. Global Health Lunches, Markham Family Medicine Teaching Unit Health for all Family Health Team, Markham, Ontario.

Khanlou N. (Presenter: Posters). (15 February 2012). Women and youth mental health promotion research. Health Research, York Research Month, York University.

Khanlou N (Keynote Presenter). (18 July 2011). Women’s mental health: Applying an equity lens. Iranian Women’s Organization of Ontario and Community Resource Connections of Toronto: Navigating Mental Health Services in Toronto. Fairview Public Library, North York, Ontario.

Khanlou N. (Presenter). (21 April 2010). Faculty Development Session: Overview of OWHC Chair in Women’s Mental Health Research. School of Nursing, York University.

Khanlou N (Presenter), & Attarzadeh M (Presenter). (12 June 2009). Newcomer youth, mental health, and resiliency. Iranian Women’s Organization of Ontario.

Presentations to Community Audiences

Khanlou N. (Organizer, Welcome Address). (20 July 2017). Community Event: Impact of gender and migration status on accessing direct/ flexible/ self-directed social funding for developmental services in Ontario. NABORS - Neighbours Allied for Better Opportunities in Residential Support, Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N. (Panel Discussant). (7 Nov 2015). Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival: A Minor Leap Down (Movie). Iranian Canadian Resource Centre. Workman Arts Theatre, Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N. (Panel Discussant). (13 Nov 2012). 20th Annual Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival: Moving Up (Movie). Iranian Women’s Organization of Ontario and Partners and Sponsors. Workman Arts Theatre, Toronto, Ontario.

Khanlou N. (Keynote Speaker). (18 July 2011). Women’s mental health: Applying an equity lens. Iranian Women’s Organization of Ontario and Community Resource Connections of Toronto: Navigating Mental Health Services in Toronto. Fairview Public Library, North York, Ontario

Khanlou N. (Workshop Presenter). (27 May 2004). “Strategies to deal with conflict.” Parenting workshop for new immigrant parents. Settlement and Education Partnerships in Toronto (SEPT), Woodbine Junior High School, Toronto, Ontario

Khanlou N. (Workshop Presenter). (5 Feb 2004). “Mental health among immigrant youth.” Parenting workshop for new immigrant parents. Settlement and Education Partnership in York Region (SEPYR), Bayview Secondary School, Richmond Hill, Ontario

Khanlou N, & Attarzadeh M. (12 June 2009). Newcomer youth, mental health, and resiliency. Iranian Women’s Organization of Ontario: Family and Mental Health Promotion Series. Oriole Community Centre, North York, Ontario.

Hamilton Women in Development Group (group presentation). (March 8, 1990). Appropriate technology: Third World women and agriculture workshop. International Women's Day 1990: Women and Technology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario.

Hamilton Women in Development Group (group presentation). (March 8, 1989). Women and water workshop. International Women's Day 1989: Women and the Environment, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario.

Organizer/Moderator

Khanlou N. (Organizer and Moderator). (17 October 2022). Virtual Presentation by Dr. Joyce Kamanzi: Experiences of mothers using the Prevention Mother-to-Child Transmission Program to prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission in Rwanda, Lillian Meighen Wright Postdoctoral Fellow, York University.

Khanlou N. (Organizer and Moderator). (29 April 2021). Knowledge Webinar: Mothering in the Academia during a Pandemic, Lillian Meighen Wright Foundation Maternal Child Health Scholars Program, York University.

Khanlou N & Alamdar N. (Panel Co-Organizer) (4 October 2019). Intersectional approached to understanding displaced communities: Experiences of integration and wellbeing. 14th Annual Refugee and Migration Studies Student Conference, York University.

Khanlou N (Organizer) (30 May 2019). Community Roundtable. Gender-Based Violence GBV against Refugee Youth: Toward Trauma-Informed Practice. Findings from a Scoping Review of Approaches and Interventions in GBV, York University.

Khanlou N (Co-Organizer) (Nov 16 2018). Book launch: Personal is Political, With Dr. Lorraine Greaves- Centre of Excellence in Women’s Health. York University.

Khanlou N (Cp-Organizer) (May 9 2018). Panel: Applying an intersectional lens to understand impacts of precarity of employment on the health and wellbeing of immigrant families of children with developmental disabilities in the GTA. Work, Migration and Health. A Forum on Precarity, Vulnerability, Health, and Safety among Newcomers and Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada. University of Toronto.

Khanlou N. (Organizer). (March 2 2018). Workshop event: Improving Privacy Rights for Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities. York University.

Khanlou N (Organizer). (Nov 2 2017). York University’s 4th Lillian Meighen Wright Maternal Child Learning Institute: Foci 1) International Context of Disabilities in Maternal-Child Health and Foci 2) Parenting.

Khanlou N. (Organizer). (25 Sep 2017). Roundtable Event: Know Your Privacy Rights: Advancing PIPEDA for Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities and their Families. York University.

Community Event: Impact of Gender and Migration Status on Accessing Direct/flexible/ self-directed Social Funding for Developmental Services in Ontario. The Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities Study. (July 20 2017, Khanlou N, Organizer and Moderator). NABORS - Neighbours Allied for Better Opportunities in Residential Support. Toronto, Ontario.

Panel: Intersectional approaches to youth identity, integration and resilience: Gender, migration and culture. (Nunes F & Khanlou N Organizers and Moderators). (March 5 2016). 18th National Metropolis Conference. Toronto, ON.

3rd Lillian Wright Maternal- Child Learning Institute: Global Maternal-Child (Khanlou N Organizer) (1 Oct 2015). York University.

Chair in Women's Mental Health Research Speakers Series. (Khanlou N, Organizer and Moderator of Seminars) (23 Feb 2015). The role of gender and ethnicity in the well-being and integration of Iranian and Afghan older adult immigrant women in Canada. Mahdieh Dastjerdi (presenter, School of Nursing, York University). York University, Toronto, Ontario.

Human rights to health. (Khanlou N, Organizer and Moderator of Panel). (28 Jan 2015). Inclusion Day Conference, York University. Toronto, Ontario.

CIHR Cafe Scientifique. (Khanlou N, Organizer and Moderator of Panel).(May 6, 2013). Mothers speak up! On parenting children with disabilities: Implications for mom's wellbeing and social support. Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto.

Echo Chair in Women's Mental Health Research Speakers Series. (Khanlou N, Organizer and Moderator of Seminars). (September 2012 - April 2013). Women's Health & Mental Wellbeing Speakers Series, York University.

OMHARN (Ontario Multicultural Applied Research Network) Second Annual Multicultural Health Conference: Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health. (Khanlou N, Co-Organizer). (22 Feb 2013). Ryerson University, Toronto.

Echo Chair in Women’s Mental Health Research Speakers Series. (Khanlou N, Organizer and Moderator of Seminars). (October 2011 - May 2012). Women’s Health & Mental Wellbeing Speakers Series, York University.

OMHARN (Ontario Multicultural Applied Research Network) Inaugural Conference. (Khanlou N, Co-Organizer). (17 Mar 2012). Ryerson University, Toronto.

OMHARN (Ontario Multicultural Applied Research Network) Knowledge Translation Forum: Multicultural Mental Health Promotion. (Khanlou N, Organizer and Moderator of Seminar). (15 Feb 2012).

Echo Chair in Women’s Mental Health Research Speakers Series. (Khanlou N, Organizer and Moderator of Seminars). (October 2010 - May 2011). Women’s Health & Mental Wellbeing Speakers Series, York University.

Immigrant women’s mental health. (Khanlou N, Co-organizer and Moderator). (1 October 2010). Women’s Mental Health Conference: Building Networks and Research Capacity, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto.

Social integration and health policy for international marriage migrant women in South Korea (Presenter Dr. Hyun-Sil Kim). (Khanlou N (Organizer and Moderator). (14 June 2010). Faculty of Health, York University

OWHC Chair in Women’s Mental Health Research Speakers Series. (Khanlou N, Organizer and Moderator of Seminars). (October 2009 - May 2010). Women’s Health & Mental Wellbeing Speakers Series, York University.

Khanlou N. Opening Remarks. Echo Conversations: Addressing Depression (for Researchers). (29 June 2009). Toronto.

Khanlou N. Moderator of Panel Presentations. Echo Conversations: Addressing Depression. (9 June 2009). Toronto.

OWHC Chair in Women’s Mental Health Research Speakers Series. (Khanlou N, Organizer and Moderator of Seminars).
(October 2008 - May 2009). Women’s Health & Mental Wellbeing Speakers Series, York University.

Public Appearances - Knowledge Translation to Public via Media

Canadians grieve after successive national tragedies. Citytv CityNews (9 June 2021). N. Khanlou interviewed. https://toronto.citynews.ca/video/2021/06/09/canadians-grieve-after-successive-national-tragedies/

Supporting the mental health of racialized women at risk of gender-based violence. Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR): COVID-19 and Mental Health Initiative (2 June 2021). N. Khanlou interviewed. https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/52518.html

Intersectionality and youth mental health. Crazy Making podcast by Dr. Simon Adam (13 May 2021). N. Khanlou interviewed. https://anchor.fm/crazymaking/episodes/Intersectionality-and-youth-mental-health-with-Dr--Nazilla-Khanlou-e10qgde

Journal issue on health of frontline workers during pandemic showcases work of York faculty. Y-File: York University’s News (11 April 2021). N. Khanlou interviewed. https://yfile.news.yorku.ca/2021/04/11/journal-issue-on-health-of-frontline-workers-during-pandemic-showcases-work-of-york-faculty/

Women are carrying the mental health burden of ‘worry-work.’ It’s time to stop focusing on stigma and talk more about solutions. Toronto Star (8 March 2021). N. Khanlou interviewed by Christine Sismondo. https://www.thestar.com/life/health_wellness/opinion/2021/03/08/women-are-carrying-the-mental-health-burden-of-worry-work-its-time-to-stop-focusing-on-stigma-and-talk-more-about-solutions.html

COVID-19 and a pandemic of gender-based violence. University of Toronto’s Department of Psychiatry Annual Report 2019-2020. N. Khanlou interviewed. https://www.psychiatry.utoronto.ca/covid-19-and-pandemic-gender-based-violence

How will COVID-19 change us as a global society? Will equity lose ground? Y-File: York University’s News (3 September 2020). N. Khanlou interviewed. https://yfile.news.yorku.ca/2020/09/03/how-will-covid-19-change-us-as-a-global-society-will-equity-lose-ground/

Researchers respond to gender-based violence, ‘the pandemic within a pandemic’. University Affairs. (12 August 2020). N. Khanlou interviewed. https://www.universityaffairs.ca/news/news-article/researchers-respond-to-gender-based-violence-the-pandemic-within-a-pandemic/

York University receives funding to advance mental health supports for racialized women during pandemic. Y-File: York University’s News (10 June 2020). N. Khanlou interviewed. https://yfile.news.yorku.ca/2020/06/10/york-receives-funding-to-advance-mental-health-supports-for-racialized-women-during-pandemic/

Professor Nazilla Khanlou wrote a guest editorial in a special issue of the International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction on post-secondary student mental health and well-being. Y-File Scoop. (24 June 2019). https://yfile.news.yorku.ca/newsletter-db-item/scoop-professor-nazilla-khanlou-wrote-a-guest-editorial-in-a-special-issue-of-the-international-journal-of-mental-health-and-addiction-on-post-secondary-student-mental-health-and-well-being/

Lillian Meighen Wright Maternal-Child Health Learning Academy. (November 2019). N. Khanlou interviewed.

Lillian Meighen Wright Maternal-Child Health Learning Institute explores gender-based violence. Y-File: York’s Daily News (8 November 2019). N. Khanlou interviewed.

York University shares research on gender-based violence against refugee youth. YFile. June 19 2019.

Racism and ableism stack up against black moms, study finds. Blooms Magazine. February 15, 2019. Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.

Project Video: Mothering at the Margins: Towards an equity-based health promotion framework for racialized mothers of children with developmental disabilities. Funded by Women’s College Hospital – Women’s Xchange 15K Challenge.

Workshop features research on understanding Asian Canadian youth identity. Y-File: York’s Daily News (4 September 2018). N. Khanlou interviewed.

Research Study: Equity-based health promotion framework for racialized black mothers of children with developmental disabilities. ASD Mental Health Blog. June 18 2018.

York hosts workshop to highlight work of Privacy Project. Y-File: York’s Daily News (14 March 2018). Khanlou interviewed.

Maternal-child well-being focus of fourth Meighen Wright Learning Institute. Y-File: York’s Daily News (27 October 2017). Khanlou interviewed.

Protecting privacy rights of young adults with a developmental disability. Community Living Ontario. Khanlou Project Lead in Collaboration with Community Living Ontario. Update Friday (11 August 2017).

York U study identifies health challenges for mothers of children with developmental disabilities. Y-File: York’s Daily News (28 April 2017) Khanlou interviewed.

Caretip: How to support immigrant mothers. Bloom Blog. Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital (February 2017). Khanlou provided tips.

Researchers engage community in event on health promotion. Y-File: York’s Daily News (2 October 2016). Khanlou among featured.

Lillian Wright Maternal-Child Learning Institute with global angle. Y-File: York’s Daily News (2 September 2015). Khanlou among featured.

Mothers Health Promotion Project looking for immigrant mothers to participate. Y-File: York’s Daily News (22 April 2015). Khanlou among featured.