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Our team at MhhP prioritises a multi-disciplinary approach, with our foundation in psychological science. We have expertise in counselling, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, social work, and sport and exercise science.

Working through strong collaborations, MhhP is committed to uncovering new insights to promote mental health and wellbeing and intervene early to prevent mental health harm.  Meet the team driving us towards a mentally healthier future.


Chloe Bosworth (HDR)

Psychology

Young people and borderline personality disorder, early-intervention treatment, parental involvement in therapy for young people, DBT-A


Natasha Jojo

Nursing

Supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities through program development and evaluation involving children, parents, teachers, and caregivers. Also engages in research spanning forensic mental health and higher education, particularly enhancing the international student experience.

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Dr Dean Buckmaster

Psychology

Youth mental health, early intervention, implementing and adapting evidence-based practice, health service innovation and leadership

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Dr Dimity Crisp

Psychology

Community mental health and wellbeing, youth mental health, help-seeking and social support, program evaluation

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Sonia Curll

Psychology

Nature connectedness, climate change psychology, community mental health and wellbeing, crisis support


Anton Fichtenmaier (HDR)

Psychology

Understanding substance use and broader risk-taking behaviour, men’s mental health, help-seeking behaviour and motivation, adolescent mental health and counselling, and career development


Assoc Prof Amanda George

Psychology

Risk-taking behaviours among young adults, alcohol use, personality, social anxiety

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Teaghan Hogg (HDR)

Psychology

Effects of global environmental problems on individual wellbeing, eco-anxiety, mental health, pro-environmental behaviour


Phoebe Joshua (HDR)

Psychology

Enhancing eating disorder treatments via schema therapy, targeting early maladaptive schemas, temperament, upbringing impact. Emphasis on early intervention for youth


Megan Thorn (HDR)

Health Sciences

Better understanding how Canberra Health Services (CHS) identifies, implements, and evaluates local wellbeing initiatives to address workplace needs.


Professor Lynne Keevers

Psychology

Climate change, disasters and community well-being and recovery, youth homelessness and mental health, child sexual abuse & trauma, Aboriginal social and emotional wellbeing and injustice in the health and mental health systems

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Karen Oakley

Educational Psychology

Building the knowledge and capacity of educators and professionals to effectively support students with neurodevelopmental disorders, diverse cognitive profiles, trauma histories, and challenging behaviours, enabling them to reach their full potential.

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Dr Vivienne Lewis

Psychology

Body image, disordered eating, eating disorders

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Emeritus Professor Anita Mak

Psychology

Stress and coping, youth and migrant mental health, cultural diversity, intercultural skills training

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Dr Kelly Mazzer

Psychology

Youth mental health, mental health services, crisis support, outcome measurement; help-seeking, technology use, influence of community sports coaches and teachers for young people’s mental health

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Beau Mostyn Sullivan (HDR)

Psychology

Problematic behaviours (particularly smartphone use) among young adults, motivation, mental health, impulsivity


Alex McKenzie (HDR)

Psychology, Sport and Exercise Science

Adolescent and youth mental health/wellbeing through sport, mental health in community sport, mental health interventions for equity-deserving communities


Annaleise Naylor (HDR)

Psychology

Physical activity, physical literacy, mental health and wellbeing


Dr Caroline Ng

Psychology

Cultural diversity, intergroup relations, cultural identities and wellbeing, CALD youth identity and AOD use

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Dr Léan O’Brien

Psychology

Environmental psychology, Pro-environmental behaviour, Utopian thinking, Social identity, Mental health and wellbeing

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Dr Claire Pearce

Occupational Therapy

Role of primary healthcare in early intervention and prevention; impact of stigma on mental health

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Distinguished Professor Debra Rickwood 

Psychology

Youth mental health, help-seeking behaviour, mental health service use and experience, program evaluation, outcome measurement, integrated youth services

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Dr Rana Tayara

Counselling

Childhood trauma, war trauma and resilience, social anxiety, strengths and challenges of neurodivergent counsellors

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Dr Clare Watsford

Psychology

Child and adolescent mental health; Young people's help-seeking behaviours and experiences of mental health services; Program-evaluation; Factors affecting engagement in therapy; Perinatal mental health

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Assoc Prof Phil Kavanagh

Psychology

Evolutionary psychology; Personality traits; Dark Triad; Sociometer theory; Social psychology; Life history evolution; Psychopathology; Clinical psychology; Developmental psychopathology; Cancer research.

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Samantha Lukey

Social Work

Culturally situated, trauma-informed practice and partnerships that enhance child and family wellbeing. Her PhD (2022) explored trauma-informed approaches with Aboriginal children in Out-of-Home Care, leading to measurable reductions in placement breakdowns and organisational change. She continues to pursue participatory, qualitative research that empowers communities to co-design and embed trauma-responsive practices within evolving service systems.

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