Speakers - 2026

Biography

Ann Johanna Sam has experience in counselling, behavioural support, and community-based mental health services. She has worked as a Case Worker, Behaviour Support Practitioner, and Counsellor, focusing on trauma-informed, strengths-based, and recovery-oriented interventions for individuals with addiction and psychosocial challenges. Ann also serves as an Editorial Board Member at PeerCite Journal, where she contributes to scholarly discussions in psychology and allied health. Her professional philosophy integrates empathy, ethics, and evidence-based practice to foster holistic well-being and resilience in diverse populations.

Research interests:

Ann Johanna Sam’s research interests centre on the intersection of psychology, education, and social behaviour. Her work explores cognitive development in children, particularly spatial-temporal reasoning, as well as the psychosocial and environmental factors influencing professional effectiveness and well-being. She is also deeply interested in the impact of digital media on youth cognition and socio-political perception, examining how online interactions shape identity and discourse. Integrating these domains, Ann focuses on mental health, resilience, and behavioural adaptation within educational and community contexts, aiming to translate psychological research into practical frameworks that support individual and collective growth