Associated Organisation:
Black Dog Institute
Area of Work:
Suicide Prevention, Bereavement and Suicidology
Role:
Professor
Summary:
Scientia Professor Helen Christensen (AO) is Scientia Professor of Mental Health at UNSW Sydney and Board Director of Black Dog Institute (commencing 1 January 2022). She is the former Executive Director and Chief Scientist at Black Dog Institute, having led the organisation from 2011 to 2021.
Professor Christensen is a leading expert on using technology to deliver evidence-based interventions for the prevention and treatment of depression, anxiety, suicide, and self-harm. Her research also encompasses prevention of mental health problems in young people through school-based research programs. These programs are aimed at the prevention of depression and suicide risk through eMental Health interventions.
