Michelle Solomon is a Registered Nurse and PhD candidate at Western University where she received her BScN and MScN degrees. Over the past 13 years, she has practiced mental health care in both hospital and community settings, worked in mental health research, as a nursing course instructor, and provided leadership in peer support in the London community.

Michelle’s research focuses on how youth living with bipolar disorder describe their understanding of and experiences of spirituality. This research aims to provide an awareness of the spiritual dimension in youth mental health and the importance of its integration to promote wholistic well-being.