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Simon Sherry Ph.D.

About

Dr. Simon Sherry is a professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University. He has published 160 journal articles, delivered 275 scientific presentations, and earned $2.5 million in grant funds. He directs Dalhousie’s Personality Research Team. Dr. Sherry and his team are responsible for making critical advancements in our understanding of the link between personality and mental health; in particular, they have clarified the contribution of perfectionism to depression, anxiety, stress, eating disorders, relationship problems, and suicide. Dr. Sherry also researches alcohol problems.

Wanting to directly help more people, in 2018, Dr. Sherry and his wife founded CRUX Psychology, a team of 12 Ph.D.-level psychologists. CRUX provides high-quality, evidence-based individual therapy, couples therapy, and assessment. Therapy and assessment are available online and in person. Dr. Sherry treats and assesses various problems in both individuals and couples. He specializes in treating and assessing perfectionism, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, alcohol problems, and personality disorders.

Dr. Sherry is also a strong advocate for the science and the practice of clinical psychology. He regularly works with the media as part of his goal to educate the public about mental health in a scientific, non-sensationalized way. Dr. Sherry is also community-minded, including strong advocacy for some of Canada’s most vulnerable citizens.

Recent Posts
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How Romantic Relationships Influence Alcohol Use

An argument with your spouse may have you reaching for the bottle, but research shows the link between relationships and alcohol is much more complex.

An argument with your spouse may have you reaching for the bottle, but research shows the link between relationships and alcohol is much more complex.

Can Perfectionism Lead to Depression?

Depression can be hiding behind a mask of perfectionism. When you set unrealistic expectations of perfection, it's hard to feel good enough.

Depression can be hiding behind a mask of perfectionism. When you set unrealistic expectations of perfection, it's hard to feel good enough.

The Science of a Hockey Fan

What makes a real hockey fan? Science reveals the effects that sports have on fans' emotions, self-esteem, and behavior.

What makes a real hockey fan? Science reveals the effects that sports have on fans' emotions, self-esteem, and behavior.

Why Are Lawyers at Greater Risk of Suicide?

It's no secret that law is a demanding profession, but do these expectations negatively impact lawyers' mental health and increase their risk of suicide?

It's no secret that law is a demanding profession, but do these expectations negatively impact lawyers' mental health and increase their risk of suicide?

How COVID-19 Homeschooling Affected Parents' Mental Health

Did you struggle when COVID-19 lockdowns forced school closures and homeschooling? You're not alone. Research finds that parents' mental health suffered during the pandemic.

Did you struggle when COVID-19 lockdowns forced school closures and homeschooling? You're not alone. Research finds that parents' mental health suffered during the pandemic.

How Often Do Couples Really Have Sex?

Have you ever wondered how often people have sex? Or worried about what a "normal" amount of sex is? Science has the answers.

Have you ever wondered how often people have sex? Or worried about what a "normal" amount of sex is? Science has the answers.