Dr. Bilun Naz Böke
Co-Director, McGill University Mental Health Resilience Office (EMHR)
Development and Implementation, McGill Faculty of Education Global Engagement Office (GEO)
Dr. Bilun Naz Böke is an academic and researcher specializing in student mental health, coping, and well-being. Her work spans research, teaching, program development, and international collaborations to support student success in higher education. She has led large-scale projects, supervised and mentored students, and partnered with educational institutions internationally to translate evidence-based practices into programs and curricula to support student learning, well-being, and professional development. In her role as an academic associate, Dr. Böke serves as the Co-Director of the Education for Mental Health Resilience (EMHR) Office and supports the development and implementation of partnerships and initiatives within the Faculty's Global Engagement Office (GEO).
- Ph.D., Educational Psychology, McGill University, Canada
- M.Ed., Educational Psychology, McGill University, Canada
- B.Sc., Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Toronto at Scarborough, Canada
- 2026, Alumni Student Engagement Award, McGill Alumni Association, McGill University, Canada
- 2025, Guy-Bégin Prize in Education/Development, Société Québecois pour la Recherche en Psychologie, Canada
- 2020-2024, Bourse de Doctorat en Recherche, Fonds de Recherche du Québec - Société et Culture, Québec, Canada
- 2020, Community Engagement Award, Faculty of Education, McGill University, Canada
- 2017, Student Internship Award, Institute for Health and Social Policy, McGill University, Canada
- Bastien, L., Mettler, J., Böke, B. N., Hartwick, K., Riondino, G., Talwar, V., Dubé, A. K., Di Genova, L., Romano, V., Bloom, E., & Heath, N. (2026). Guided or self-guided resources: what works best for university student stress management?. Current Psychology, 45(5), 456.
- Böke, B. N., Mettler, J., Bastien, L., Cho, S., & Heath, N. (2026). Examining the Acceptability and Effectiveness of a Self-Directed, Web-Based Resource for Stress and Coping in University: Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Mental Health, 13, e74205.
- Petrovic, J., Mettler, J., Böke, B. N., Rogers, M. A., Hamza, C. A., Bloom, E., Di Genova, L., Romano, R., & Heath, N. L. (2025). Web-based formal versus informal mindfulness programs for university students with and those without recent self-injury: Randomized controlled trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 27, e70011.
- Petrovic, J., Böke, B. N., Wang, J., & Heath, N. L. (2025). Leveraging digital programming to support pre-service teachers’ stress management and well-being: Evidence of effectiveness and acceptability. Journal of Education for Teaching, 52(1), 138-152.
- Böke, B. N., Petrovic, J., Zito, S., Sadowski, I., Carsley, D., Rodger, S., & Heath, N. L. (2024). Two for one: Effectiveness of a mandatory personal and classroom stress management program for pre-service teachers. School Psychology, 39(3), 312-324.
- Zito, S., Petrovic, J., Böke, B. N., Sadowski, I., Carsley, D., & Heath, N. L. (2024). Exploring the Stress Management and Well-Being Needs of Pre-Service Teachers. Teaching and Teacher Education, 152, 104805.
Does not supervise graduate students.
