Keywords
Fields of Research (FoR)
Psychiatry (incl. psychotherapy), Clinical psychology, Mental health services, Child and adolescent developmentSEO tags
Biography
My research is focused on understanding the processes involved in the development of mental illness. Using a combination of epidemiological, genetic, and machine learning techniques, I strive to elucidate the interplay between different risk and protective factors for mental health difficulties. I am currently investigating factors which might be protective against adolescent suicidal ideation/self-harm following exposure to adverse childhood...view more
My research is focused on understanding the processes involved in the development of mental illness. Using a combination of epidemiological, genetic, and machine learning techniques, I strive to elucidate the interplay between different risk and protective factors for mental health difficulties. I am currently investigating factors which might be protective against adolescent suicidal ideation/self-harm following exposure to adverse childhood experiences.
My Grants
2024-25 Suicide Prevention Australia Post-Doctoral Fellowship (RG233038). Protective factors against suicide in the face of adverse childhood experiences. CIs: Watkeys, OJ.
My Qualifications
PhD (Psychiatry), UNSW, 2021.
Bachelor of Psychology, University of Newcastle, 2016.
My Awards
Faculty of Science and IT Medal, University of Newcastle – 2016
Professor Barney Fenelon Prize in Neuropsychology, University of Newcastle – 2016
Vice Chancellor’s Honours Scholarship, University of Newcastle – 2016
Delta Electricity Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship, University of Newcastle – 2015
Faculty of Science and IT Summer Vacation Scholarship, University of Newcastle – 2014
PSYCH1020 Textbook Publisher Prize, University of Newcastle – 2012
Faculty of Science and IT commendation list, University of Newcastle – 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016