Publications

2026​

 

Khan, N., Sheibani, N., Sequeira, L., Gauvreau, S.*, Palachi, A.*, Navid, A., Shearkhani, S., Ensan, F., Raman, P., and Milligan, K. (2026). Co-design of a configurable crisis conversation simulator for youth mental health responder training: A design-based implementation research study. Submitted to JMIR Formative Research.

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Young, E., Green, L., Goldfarb, R., Jegathesan, T., Devarajah, S., Weyman, K., & Milligan, K. (2026). Caring for children with developmental and behavioral disorders: Impact of a developmental outreach clinic within a primary care setting. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities : JPPID., 23(1). https://doi.org/10.1111/jppi.70044

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Seward, M., Milligan, K., Sibalis, A.,* Wenban, H., & van Noordt, S. (2026). Mindfulness training in youth with ADHD + comorbid learning disability maintains medial frontal cortex function during response inhibition. Clinical EEG and Neuroscience, 57(2), 103–114. https://doi.org/10.1177/15500594251399706

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2024

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Milligan, K., Ingram, V.,* Osminin, I., *& Daari, L.* (2024). Relative influence of cognitive and emotional impulsivity on dimensions of emotional availability in mothers with problematic substance use. Journal of Trauma, Child Custody & Child Development, 21(4), 436–453. https://doi.org/10.1080/26904586.2024.2416145

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2023

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Milligan, K., Tarasoff, L. A.,* Rodrigues, E. R.,* Iwajomo, T., Gomes, T., de Oliveira, C., Brown, H., & Urbanoski, K. A. (2023). Neonatal outcomes of pregnant women attending integrated and standard substance use treatment programs. Birth, 51(2), 284–294. https://doi.org/10.1111/birt.12784

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2022

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Peak, J.,* Ingram, V.,* Urbanoski, K., & Milligan, K. (2022). Specifying the relations among PTSD symptom clusters and parenting stress in mothers engaged in substance use treatment. Substance Use & Misuse, 57(10), 1552–1562. https://doi.org/10.1080/10826084.2022.2096236

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2020

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Milligan, K., Meixner, T., Tremblay, M., Tarasoff, L. A., Usher, A., Smith, A., Niccols, A., & Urbanoski, K. A. (2020). Parenting interventions for mothers with problematic substance use: A systematic review of research and community practice. Child Maltreatment, 25(3), 247–262. https://doi.org/10.1177/1077559519873047

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2019

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Milligan, K., Sibalis, A., McKeough, T. et al. (2019). Impact of mindfulness martial arts training on neural and behavioral indices of attention in youth with learning disabilities and co-occurring mental health challenges. Mindfulness, 10, 2152–2164 . https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-019-01161-3

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Le, T., Kenaszchuk, C., Milligan, K., et al. (2019). Levels and predictors of participation in integrated treatment programs for pregnant and parenting women with problematic substance use. BMC Public Health, 19, 154. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-019-6455-4

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Khoury, J. E., & Milligan, K. (2019). Comparing executive functioning in children and adolescents with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and ADHD: A meta-analysis. Journal of Attention Disorders, 23(14), 1801–1815. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054715622016

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Meixner, T., Irwin, A., Wolfe Miscio, M. et al. (2019). Delivery of Integra mindfulness martial arts in the secondary school setting: Factors that support successful implementation and strategies for navigating implementation challenges. School Mental Health, 11, 549–561. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12310-018-9301-4

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2018

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Urbanoski K, Joordens C, Kolla G, Milligan K. (2018). Community networks of services for pregnant and parenting women with problematic substance use. PLOS ONE, 13(11): e0206671. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0206671

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Tarasoff, L. A., Milligan, K., Le, T. L., Usher, A. M., & Urbanoski, K. (2018). Integrated treatment programs for pregnant and parenting women with problematic substance use: Service descriptions and client perceptions of care. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 90, 9–18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2018.04.008

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Khoury, J. E., Jamieson, B., & Milligan, K. (2018). Risk for childhood internalizing and externalizing behavior problems in the context of prenatal alcohol exposure: A meta-analysis and comprehensive examination of moderators. Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research, 42. 1358-1377. https://doi.org/10.1111/acer.13805

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2017

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Klymkiw, D.F., Milligan, K., Lackner, C., Phillips, M., Schmidt, L., & Segalowitz, S. (2017). Does anxiety enhance or hinder attentional and impulse control in youth with ADHD? An ERP analysis. Journal of Attention Disorders, 24, 1746- 1756. https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054717707297

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Milligan, K., Cosme, R., Wolfe Miscio, M., et al. (2017). Integrating mindfulness into mixed martial arts training to enhance academic, social, and emotional outcomes for at-risk high school students: A qualitative exploration. Contemporary School Psychology, 21, 335–346. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40688-017-0142-1

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Milligan K., Usher, A. M. & Urbanoski, K. A. (2017). Supporting pregnant and parenting women with substance-related problems by addressing emotion regulation and executive function needs. Addiction Research & Theory, 25(3), 251-261, https://doi.org/10.1080/16066359.2016.1259617​

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2016

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Milligan, K., Phillips, M., & Morgan, A. S. (2016). Tailoring social competence interventions for children with learning disabilities. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 25, 856-869. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-015-0278-4

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Milligan, K., Irwin, A., Wolfe-Miscio, M., Hamilton, L., Mintz, L., Cox, M., Gage, M., Woon, S., & Phillips, M. (2016). Mindfulness enhances use of secondary control strategies in high school students at risk for mental health challenges. Mindfulness, 7, 219-227. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-015-0466-8​

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Meixner, T., Milligan, K., Urbanoski, K., & McShane, K. (2016). Conceptualizing integrated service delivery for pregnant and parenting women with addictions: Defining key factors and processes. Canadian Journal of Addictions, 7(3), 57-65. http://doi.org/10.1097/02024458-201609000-00008

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2015

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Khoury, J. E., Milligan, K., & Girard, T. (2015). Executive functioning in children and adolescents prenatally exposed to alcohol: A meta-analytic review. Neuropsychology Review, 25, 149-170. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11065-015-9289-6

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Milligan, K., Badali, P., & Spiroiu, F. (2015). Using mindfulness martial arts to address self-regulation challenges in youth with learning disabilities: A qualitative exploration. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 24, 562-575. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-013-9868-1

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2012

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Niccols, A., Milligan, K., Sword, W., Thabane, L., Henderson, J., & Smith, A. (2012). Integrated programs for mothers with substance abuse issues: A systematic review of studies reporting on parenting outcomes. Harm Reduction Journal, 9, 14. https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7517-9-14​

 

Haydicky, J., Weiner, J., Badali, P., Ducharme, J., & Milligan, K. (2012). Mindfulness training for adolescents with learning disabilities. Mindfulness, 3, 151-164.

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Haydicky, J., Wiener, J., Badali, P. et al. (2012). Evaluation of a mindfulness-based Intervention for adolescents with learning disabilities and co-occurring ADHD and anxiety. Mindfulness, 3, 151–164. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-012-0089-2

 

Henderson, J., Milligan, K., Niccols, A., Thabane, L., Sword, W., Smith, A., & Rosenkranz, S. (2012). Reporting of feasibility factors in publications on integrated treatment programs for women with substance abuse issues and their children: A systematic review and analysis. Health Research Policy and Systems, 10, 37-58. https://doi.org/10.1186/1478-4505-10-37

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2011

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Milligan, K., Niccols, A., Sword, W., Thabane, L., Henderson, J., & Smith, A. (2011). Birth outcomes for infants born to women participating in integrated treatment programs: A metaanalysis. Addiction Research and Theory, 19(6), 542-555. https://doi.org/10.3109/16066359.2010.545153

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Milligan, K., Niccols, A., Sword, W., Thabane, L., Henderson, J., & Smith, A. (2011). Length of stay and treatment completion for mothers with substance abuse issues in integrated treatment programmes. Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy, 18, 219 – 227. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-021-02099-8

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2010

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Milligan, K., Niccols, A., Sword, W., Thabane, L., Henderson, J., Smith, A., & Liu, J. (2010). Maternal substance use and integrated treatment programs for women with substance use issues and their children: A Meta-analysis. Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, 5, 21-35. https://doi.org/10.1186/1747-597X-5-21

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Niccols, A., Milligan, K., Sword, W., Thabane, L., Henderson, J., Smith, A., Liu, J., & Jack, S. (2010). Maternal mental health and integrated programs for mothers with substance abuse issues. Psychology of Addictive Behaviour, 24, 466-474. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0020139

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Niccols, A., Dobbins, M., Sword, W. et al. (2010). A national survey of services for women with substance use issues and their children in Canada: Challenges for knowledge translation. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 8, 310–319. http://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-009-9267-4

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2009

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Sword, W., Jack, S., Niccols, A. et al. (2009). Integrated programs for women with substance use issues and their children: A qualitative meta-synthesis of processes and outcomes. Harm Reduction Journal, 6, 32. https://doi.org/10.1186/1477-7517-6-32

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