Research

The School of Psychology and Speech Pathology has a strong research program coordinated through its Research Centre for Applied Psychology. The field of childhood and adolescent mental health is a recognised area of excellence in the School.

The School has a well established PhD program with well over 75 students enrolled in either PhD or MPhil programs within the school. In 2007, staff and postgraduate students were chief investigators on external research funding amounting to over $5 million.

Areas of Excellence in Research

Childhood and adolescent mental health

The characteristics of childhood psychopathology
Implications for clinical practice and molecular genetics
Diffusion and dissemination of the Aussie Optimism mental health program in an educational setting
The effectiveness of the Positive Thinking Skills program in preventing internalising problems in 8-9 year old children

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Postal address: GPO Box U1987 Perth,
Western Australia 6845

Main campus location: Kent Street, Bentley, Perth, Western Australia 6102
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