Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research Interests
My research interests focus on children's mental health, resilience, and anxiety. I am particularly interested in understanding the factors that maintain anxiety and exploring effective strategies for promoting resilience and well-being in this population.
Personal profile
Dr. Caroline Buzanko is a psychologist with almost 30 years of clinical experience working with children and their families, with a focus on maximizing connection, confidence, learning success, and resilience. In her clinical work, she specializes in the assessment and treatment of ADHD, ASD, learning difficulties, anxiety, and behavioural disorders. Dr. Buzanko is a leading clinician on topics related to ADHD, autism, and its related populations. She has developed training programs and workshops for parents, medical doctors, allied mental health professionals, and school professionals on topics related to ADHD, behaviour management, anxiety, autism, and learning difficulties.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, University of Calgary
… → 2017
MC, University of Calgary
… → 2007
BA
… → 2000
External positions
Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Calgary
Keywords
- H Social Sciences (General)
Research Interests
- anxiety
- children's mental health
- ADHD
- autism
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Understanding Parents’ Experiences of their Child’s Assessment Process
Buzanko, C., 3 Jul. 2018, In: Child Care in Practice. 24, 3, p. 304-316 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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Demystifying ADHD and promoting student resiliency.
Buzanko, C., 23 Jun. 2017, p. 78. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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School based interventions for children diagnosed with ADHD
Buzanko, C. & Andrews, J., 1 Jan. 2015, In: The Inclusive Educator Journal. 1, 1, p. 20-28 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal Article › peer-review
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The ADHD Brain: Effective interventions to maximize student success
Buzanko, C., 1 May 2012, p. 169. 170 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Working beyond the diagnosis: Respecting the bigger picture.
Buzanko, C., 10 Nov. 2011, Exceptional Life Journeys: Stories of Childhood Disorder. Andrews, J. & Istvanffy, P. (eds.). London, p. 221-228 8 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Activities
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Addressing Anxiety in Schools: Tools and Strategies for School-Based Mental Health Professionals
Buzanko, C. (Speaker)
6 Nov. 2025Activity: Talk or Presentations (Non Research) › Invited talk
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From Anxiety to Resilience in the Classroom
Buzanko, C. (Speaker)
25 Oct. 2025Activity: Talk or Presentations (Non Research) › Invited talk
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ADHD is Awesome
Buzanko, C. (Speaker)
21 Oct. 2025Activity: Talk or Presentations (Non Research) › Invited talk
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Supporting Anxious Students in the Classroom
Buzanko, C. (Speaker)
21 Oct. 2025Activity: Talk or Presentations (Non Research) › Invited talk
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Lifespeak (External organisation)
Buzanko, C. (Chair)
6 Oct. 2025Activity: Service to Discipline and Society › Service to Discipline
Prizes
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Psychologist of the Year 2024 (Psychologist Association of Alberta)
Buzanko, C. (Recipient), 27 Sep. 2024
Prize: Honorary award
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Press/Media
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Overwhelmed by stress? Follow these tips to build resilience
11/09/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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The Key to ADHD Emotional Regulation? Cultivating Gratitude, Pride & Compassion
18/06/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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When Toddler Tantrums Are Actually ADHD: Early Signs of ADD and Emotional Dysregulation
9/05/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
Impacts
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Advancing Clinical Practice and Confidence through Podcast Knowledge Mobilization
Buzanko, C. (Participant)
Impact: Scholarly, Quality of life, Public awareness, Social
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Emotion Regulation and Resilience Education through YouTube Knowledge Mobilization
Buzanko, C. (Participant)
Impact: Public awareness, Quality of life, Social
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Empowering Practice: Enhancing Emotion Regulation and Neurodivergence Support Through Evidence-Informed Workshops
Buzanko, C. (Participant)
Impact: Social, Quality of life, Policy, Public awareness, Scholarly
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Knowledge Mobilization through Public Writing on Neurodivergence and Mental Health
Buzanko, C. (Participant)
Impact: Public awareness, Social, Quality of life, Scholarly
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Parent experiences of their child's assessment
Buzanko, C. (Participant)
Impact: Scholarly, Public awareness, Policy