Professor Alexander McFarlane
Director
Adelaide Medical School
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD (as Co-Supervisor) - email supervisor to discuss availability.
Professor (Alexander) Sandy McFarlane AO
Director CTSS
MBBS (Hons), MD, Dip. Psychother, FRANZCP
Currently the Director of The University of Adelaide's Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies, Professor McFarlane's area of particular specialty has been the effects of traumatic stress and is an international expert in the field of the impact of disasters and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
His research has focused on the epidemiology and longitudinal course of PTSD as well as the neuroimaging of the cognitive deficits in this disorder. He has published over 250 articles and chapters in various refereed journals and has co-edited three books.
In the medico-legal arena he has long standing experience, including writing a report for the United Nations about the Compensation Commission for the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait and has also been engaged by the Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom in the matters relating to the Falkland Island, Gulf War and Northern Ireland Veterans. Professor McFarlane has acted as special advisor to the Department of Veterans' Affairs, including the Scientific Advisory committee examining the health and psychological status of Gulf War Veterans. A Past President of both the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies and the Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, and a recipient of the Robert Laufer Award for outstanding scientific achievement in the field of traumatic stress. In 2008, I was awarded the Organon Senior Research Award of the RANZCP for the most outstanding contribution to psychiatric research in the last five years. Also the recipient of the Founders' Medal of the Australasian Society for Psychiatric Research awarded to individuals who have made a contribution of significance to psychiatric research over their entire career.
In 2011, Professor McFarlane received the Officer of the Order of Australia Award in the Australia Day Honours List. The award recognises outstanding contributions to medical research in the field of psychiatry, particularly posttraumatic stress disorders, to veterans’ mental health management, and as an author.
In 2012, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies. This award recognises years of service and leadership in the field of traumatic stress.
In 2016, Professor McFarlane became one of the three Australians to be awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the American College of Psychiatry in recognition of his contributions to the field of traumatic stress.
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My research has focused on the epidemiology and longitudinal course of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in relation to military personnel, emergency service personnel, disaster victims and other civilian accidents from a range of perspectives, including the longitudinal course, neurobiology and treatment outcomes. My research has also focused on the neuroimaging of the cognitive deficits in this disorder, together with the impact of traumatic stress on working memory and affect processing.
I established the MILHOP research program which is investigating the physical and mental health of all Australian veterans and serving members who have deployed to the Middle East area of Operations and was the Principal investigator of an epidemiological study of the mental health of the entire Australian Defence Force. I have been able to take on senior coordinating roles because I have significant responsibilities within the Australian Defence Force as an advisor and also as a senior advisor to the Department of Veterans' Affairs. I am currently an investigator of a major follow-up study of all recently discharged members of the Australian Defence Force from 2010 to 2015.
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2011 - ongoing Department Head University of Adelaide 2005 - 2011 Head of Adelaide Node of the Centre for Military and Veterans Health University of Adelaide 2005 - ongoing Clinical Professor University of Queensland 2004 - 2012 Clinical Professor University of Queensland 2001 - 2011 Director for the Centre for Military&Veterans Health and Senior Psychiatric Adviser Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health 2000 - ongoing Senior Adviser to Director General Defence Health Service Branch on Mental Health 2000 - ongoing Chief Advisor in Psychiatry Department of Veterans' Affairs 1991 - ongoing Clinical Professor Flinders University 1990 - ongoing Professor of Psychiatry University of Adelaide 1990 - ongoing Senior Visiting Medical Specialist Royal Adelaide Hospital 1990 - 2005 Senior Visiting Medical Specialist Queen Elizabeth Hospital 1990 - 2000 Senior Visiting Medical Specialist Flinders Medical Centre 1985 - 2005 Head of Department University of Adelaide -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title 1990 University of Adelaide Australia M.D. 1985 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Australia F.R.A.N.Z.C.P. 1983 University of Adelaide Australia Diploma of Psychotherapy 1980 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Australia M.R.A.N.Z.C.P. 1976 University of Adelaide Australia M.B., B.S. with Hons -
Research Interests
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Journals
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Books
Year Citation 2010 McFarlane, A. (2010). Part 1 synopsis. Cambridge University Press.
Scopus12000 Shalev, A., Yehuda, R., & McFarlane, A. (Eds.) (2000). International handbook of human response to trauma. New York USA: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers. 1996 van der Kolk, B. A., McFarlane, A. C., & Weisaeth, L. (Eds.) (1996). Traumatic Stress The Effects of Overwhelming Experience on Mind, Body, and Society. Guilford Press. 1996 van der Kolk, B. A., McFarlane, A. C., & Weisaeth, L. (Eds.) (1996). Traumatic Stress: The Effects of Overwhelming Experience on Mind, Body, and Society. New York: The Guilford Press. -
Book Chapters
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Conference Papers
Year Citation 2019 Lawrence-Wood, E. R., McFarlane, A., Lawrence, A., Sadler, N., Hodson, S., Bryant, R., . . . Van Hooff, M. (2019). The Longitudinal Mental, Physical and Neurocognitive Impacts of Deployment to the MEAO: Results from the Impact of Combat Study. In Journal of Military and Veterans' Health Vol. 27 (pp. 72-73). Adelaide, South Australia: Australasian Military Medicine Association. 2018 Kelsall, H., Benassi, H., Hansen, C., Hodson, S., Lawrence-Wood, E. R., McFarlane, A., . . . Van Hooff, M. (2018). Physical Health of Transitioned ADF members and Regular ADF Members in 2015: Findings from the Transition and Wellbeing Research Programme. In Journal of Military and Veterans' Health Vol. 26 (pp. 76). Canberra, ACT: Australasian Military Medicine Association. 2017 Graham, K., Lawrence-Wood, E., Van Hooff, M., Searle, A., & McFarlane, A. (2017). Psychological Reactions To Trauma are Only Half the Story. In Journal of Military and Veterans' Health Vol. 25 (pp. 64-65). Brisbane, Queensland: Australasian Military Medicine Association. 2017 Van Hooff, M., Lawrence-Wood, E., Forbes, D., McFarlane, A., Sadler, N., Benassi, H., . . . Hansen, C. (2017). The Transition and Wellbeing Research Programme: Pre-release Update. In Journal of Military and Veterans' Health Vol. 25 (pp. 76-78). Brisbane, Queensland: Australasian Military Medicine Association. 2017 Graham, K., Searle, A., Van hooff, M., Lawrence-wood, E., & Mcfarlane, A. (2017). Considering psychological distress is ignoring half the problem. In Australian Pain Society 37th Annual Scientific Meeting: Expanding Horizons. Adelaide Convention Centre, South Australia. 2016 Graham, K., Searle, A., Van hooff, M., Lawrence-wood, E., & Mcfarlane, A. (2016). The diagnostic validity of physical symptoms in PTSD screening in the military.. In 25th Australian Medical Military Association. Crown Prominade, Melbourne. 2016 Graham, K., Searle, A., Van hooff, M., Lawrence-wood, E., & Mcfarlane, A. (2016). Could physical symptoms be an effective PTSD screening measure in the military?. In 19th Australian Conference on Traimatic Stress: Public Issues Private Trauma. Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise, Queensland. 2016 Van Hooff, M., Abraham, M., Lawrence-Wood, E., Searle, A., McFarlane, A., Grace, B., . . . Davies, C. (2016). ICD-10 Mental Disorder in Australian Defence Force Personnel and Australian First Responders: Prevalence and Predictors in Two Occupational Settings. In Journal of Military and Veterans' Health (pp. 28). Melbourne, Victoria: Australasian Military Medicine Association. 2016 Searle, A., Van Hooff, M., Lawrence-Wood, E., Grace, B., Saccone, E., Davy, C., . . . McFarlane, A. (2016). Mental Health Problems in Deployed ADF Members: Effects of Deployment-Related and Pre-Deployment Trauma, and Pre-Deployment Mental Health Problems. In Journal of Military and Veterans' Health Vol. 24 (pp. 35). Melbourne, Victoria: Australasian Military Medicine Association. 2015 Searle, A. K., Saccone, E. J., Lawrence-Wood, E. R., Van Hooff, M., Grace, B., & McFarlane, A. (2015). The Prevalence and Predictors of Mental Disorder in Australian Defence Force (ADF) Personnel Deployed to Iraq/Afghanistan. In Journal of Military and Veteran’s Health Vol. 23 (pp. 13-14). Hobart, Tasmania. 2015 Dabovich, P., Elliot, J., Van Hooff, M., & McFarlane, A. (2015). From Well to Wounded and Back Again: High Risk/Highly Cohesive Soldiers Experience of Self During Rehabilitation in the Australian Army. In Journal of Military and Veteran'sHealth Vol. 23 (pp. 35). Hobart. 2015 Graham, K., Searle, A., Van Hooff, M., Lawrence-Wood, E., & McFarlane, A. (2015). Traumatic stress in the ADF: Is physical the new mental?. In Journal of Military and Veterans’ Health Vol. 23 (pp. 76-77). Hobart, Tasmania. 2015 Van Hooff, M., Lawrence-Wood, E., Searle, A., Hodson, S., & McFarlane, A. (2015). Psychological impacts of military service among Australian Defence Force females. In Journal of Military and Veterans’ Health Vol. 23 (pp. 62-63). Hobart, Tasmania. 2015 Lawrence-Wood, E., Searle, A., Van Hooff, M., Grace, B., Baur, J., & McFarlane, A. (2015). Associations between pre-deployment and deployment-specific factors and inflammatory markers among ADF members. In Journal of Military and Veterans’ Health Vol. 23 (pp. 13-14). Hobart, Tasmania. 2015 Searle, A. K., Lawrence-Wood, E., Van Hooff, M., & McFarlane, A. (2015). Longitudinal predictors of ‘better than expected’ post-deployment mental health among Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel. In Journal of Military and Veterans’ Health Vol. 23 (pp. 65). Sydney, Australia. 2015 Searle, A. K., Saccone, E., Van Hooff, M., Lawrence-Wood, E., Grace, B., & McFarlane, A. (2015). The prevalence and predictors of mental disorder amongst Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel deployed to Iraq/Afghanistan. In The Jornal of Military and Veterans' Health Vol. 23 (pp. 61). Hobart, Tasmania. 2015 Searle, A. K., Saccone, E., Van Hooff, M., Lawrence-Wood, E., Grace, B., & McFarlane, A. (2015). The prevalence and predictors of mental disorder amongst Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel deployed to Iraq/Afghanistan. In The Jornal of Military and Veterans' Health Vol. 23 (pp. 61). Hobart, Tasmania. 2013 Searle, A. K., Fairweather-Schmidt, A. K., Saccone, E., Van Hooff, M., Hedges, L., Lorimer, M., & McFarlane, A. (2013). Detailed associations between operational deployment and mental disorder in the Australian Defence Force. In Journal of Military and Veterans' Health Vol. 21 (pp. 21-22). Adelaide. 2012 Searle, A. K., Van Hooff, M., McFarlane, A., Hodson, S., Benassi, H., Verhagen, A., & Steele, N. (2012). Identifying psychological disorder in the Australian Defence Force: The diagnostic validity of three screening scales. In Journal of Military and Veterans’ Health Vol. 20 (pp. 75-76). 2012 Cocks, J., Van Hooff, M., & McFarlane, A. (2012). Predicting Resilience and Recovery: Examining the trajectories of adaptive mental health outcomes following a major Australian bushfire. In 17th Australasian Conference on Traumatic Stress. Perth, Western Australia. 2001 McFarlane, A. (2001). The traumatic effects of crime on front line service providers. In Michael O'Connell (Ed.), Victims of Crime: working together to improve services: conference proceedings (pp. 84-99). Adelaide, South Australia: South Australian Institute of Justice Studies. 2000 Galletly, C., Clark, C., McFarlane, A., & Weber, D. (2000). The effects of treatment with Clozapine on ERP indices of working memory in schizophrenia. In Sidney Bloch (Ed.), Abstracts for the 35th Annual Congress - Looking Outward: Culture, Creativity & Psychiatry Vol. 34 (pp. A25). Victoria, Australia: Blackwell Science Asia.
1997 Mcfarlane, A. C., & Brooks, P. M. (1997). The assessment of disability and handicap in musculoskeletal disease. In Journal of Rheumatology Vol. 24 (pp. 985-989). CAIRNS, AUSTRALIA: J RHEUMATOL PUBL CO.
Scopus5 WoS8 Europe PMC41997 Brooks, P., Mcfarlane, A. C., Newman, S., & Rasker, J. J. (1997). Workshop report: Psychosocial measures. In Journal of Rheumatology Vol. 24 (pp. 1008-1011).
Scopus31995 McFarlane, A. C. (1995). Stress and disaster. In S. E. Hobfoll, & M. W. deVries (Eds.), EXTREME STRESS AND COMMUNITIES: IMPACT AND INTERVENTION Vol. 80 (pp. 247-265). CHATEAU DE BONAS, FRANCE: KLUWER ACADEMIC PUBL.
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Conference Items
Year Citation 2022 Tan, K. T., Lawrence, A., Lawrence-Wood, E., Edwards, S., Rogasch, N., Schubert, K. O., . . . McFarlane, A. (2022). TRAUMA HISTORY IS ASSOCIATED WITH A 1/F ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY (EEG) SIGNATURE IN A MILITARY SAMPLE. Poster session presented at the meeting of AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY. SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD. 2019 Van Hooff, M., Lawrence-Wood, E. R., Baur, J., McFarlane, A., Hodson, S., Sadler, N., . . . Bryant, R. (2019). Changes in Mental Health Status Over Time in Deployed and Non-deployed ADF Members: The Role of Transition. Poster session presented at the meeting of Journal of Military and Veterans' Health. Adelaide, South Australia: Australasian Military Medicine Association. 2019 Kelsall, H., Van Hooff, M., Lawrence-Wood, E. R., McFarlane, A., Hodson, S., Sadler, N., . . . Sim, M. (2019). Physical Health of Transitioned ADF and Regular ADF Members in 2015 in the Transition and Wellbeing Research Programme. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australasian Military Medical Association Conference. Adelaide, South Australia. 2019 Bryant, R., Lawrence-Wood, E. R., Baur, J., McFarlane, A., Hodson, S., Sadler, N., . . . Van Hooff, M. (2019). The Development and Progression of Suicidal Ideation and Behaviour over Time: The Results from the Transition and Wellbeing Research Programme. Poster session presented at the meeting of Journal of Military and Veterans' Health. Adelaide, South Australia: Australasian Military Medicine Association. 2017 Van Hooff, M., Lawrence-Wood, E., Searle, A., McFarlane, A., Hansen, C., Hodson, S., . . . Benassi, H. (2017). Military Research in Australia: A Platform for Future Health Surveillance. Poster session presented at the meeting of Abstract published in program. University of South Australia. 2016 Graham, K., Searle, A., Van Hoof, M., & Lawrence-Wood, E. (2016). The Relationship Between Physical Symptoms and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in the Australian Defence Force (ADF): Implications for Screening. Poster session presented at the meeting of 10th Annual Florey Postgraduate Research Conference. National Wine Centre of Australia, Adelaide. 2015 Berryman, C., Wise, V., Stanton, T., McFarlane, A., & Moseley, G. (2015). To go or not to go: an ERP study of response inhibition in people with somatic hypervigilance. Poster session presented at the meeting of Australian Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting Proceedings. Brisbane, QLD. 2012 McFarlane, A. C. (2012). The longitudinal course of posttraumatic sensitization disorder. Poster session presented at the meeting of EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOTRAUMATOLOGY. CO-ACTION PUBLISHING.
2011 Kowitz, S., Bryant, R. A., Creamer, M., McFarlane, A. C., Melvin, G., O'Donnell, M., & Silove, D. M. (2011). Pathways to PTSD: Support for an Avoidant Response in Adults with a History of Childhood Trauma. Poster session presented at the meeting of EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOTRAUMATOLOGY. CO-ACTION PUBLISHING.
WoS12011 Cocks, J., Van Hooff, M., & McFarlane, A. (2011). Investigating the relationship between resilience and post traumatic stress disorder in adults exposed to a natural disaster as children: A 20-year longitudinal follow-up. Poster session presented at the meeting of ISTSS 27th Annual Meeting. Baltimore, Maryland, USA. -
Report for External Bodies
Year Citation 2019 Van Hooff, M., Searle, A., Avery, J. C., Lawrence-Wood, E., Hilferty, F., Katz, I., . . . McFarlane, A. (2019). Homelessness and its Correlates in Australian Defence Force Veterans. Mental Health and Wellbeing Study. Melbourne, Victoria: Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute. 2019 Searle, A., Van Hooff, M., Lawrence-Wood, E., Hilferty, F., Katz, I., Zmudski, F., & McFarlane, A. (2019). Homelessness amongst Australian contemporary veterans: pathways from military and transition risk factors,. 2019 Bryant, R., Lawrence-Wood, E. R., Baur, J., McFarlane, A., Hodson, S., Sadler, N., . . . Van Hooff, M. (2019). Mental Health Changes Over Time: a Longitudinal Perspective: Mental Health and Wellbeing Transition Study. (P03639). Canberra: Department of Veterans' Affairs. 2019 Bryant, R., Lawrence-Wood, E. R., Baur, J., McFarlane, A., Hodson, S., Sadler, N., . . . Van Hooff, M. (2019). Mental Health Changes Over Time: a Longitudinal Perspective: Summary Report: Mental Health and Wellbeing Transition Study. (P03640). Canberra: Department of Veterans' Affairs. 2019 Lawrence-Wood, E. R., McFarlane, A., Lawrence, A., Sadler, N., Hodson, S., Benassi, H., . . . Van Hooff, M. (2019). Impact of Combat Report, Impact of Combat Study. Canberra: Department of Veterans' Affairs. 2019 Lawrence-Wood, E. R., McFarlane, A., Lawrence, A., Sadler, N., Hodson, S., Benassi, H., . . . Van Hooff, M. (2019). Impact of Combat Summary Report, Impact of Combat Study. (P03644). Canberra: Department of Veterans' Affairs. 2018 Kelsall, H., Sim, M., Benassi, H., Van Hooff, M., Lawrence-Wood, E., Sadler, N., . . . McFarlane, A. (2018). Physical Health Status Report, Mental Health and Wellbeing Transition Study (P03635). The Department of Defence and the Department of Veterans' Affairs. 2018 Kelsall, H., SIm, M., Van Hooff, M., Lawrence-Wood, E. R., Hodson, S., Sadler, N., . . . McFarlane, A. (2018). Physical Health Status Summary Report, Mental Health and Wellbeing Study. (P03636). Canberra: The Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs. 2018 Burns, J., Van Hooff, M., Lawrence-Wood, E., Avery, J. C., Benassi, H., Sadler, N., . . . McFarlane, A. (2018). Technology Use and Wellbeing Summary Report, Mental Health and Wellbeing Study (P03638). Canberra: Department of Veterans Affairs. 2018 Burns, J., Van Hooff, M., Lawrence-Wood, E., Benassi, H., Sadler, N., Hodson, S., . . . McFarlane, A. (2018). Technology Use and Wellbeing Report, Mental Health and Wellbeing Study (P03637). Canberra: The Department of Veterans' Affairs. 2018 Forbes, D., Van Hooff, M., Lawrence-Wood, E., Sadler, N., Hodson, S., Benassi, H., . . . McFarlane, A. (2018). Pathways to Care, Mental Health and Wellbeing Study (P03383). Canberra: Department of Veterans’ Affairs. 2018 Van Hooff, M., Lawrence-Wood, E., Hodson, S., Sadler, N., Benassi, H., Hansen, C., . . . McFarlane, A. (2018). Mental Health Prevalence, Mental Health and Wellbeing Transition Study (P03371). Canberra: Department of Veterans’ Affairs. 2017 Van Hooff, M., McFarlane, A., Lawrence-Wood, E., Abraham, M., Bryant, R., Sim, M., . . . South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service. (2017). South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) Health and Wellbeing Study: Full Report. Adelaide: University of Adelaide. Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies. 2017 Van Hooff, M., McFarlane, A., Lawrence-Wood, E., Abraham, M., Bryant, R., Sim, M., . . . South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service. (2017). South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) Health and Wellbeing Study: Executive Report. Adelaide: University of Adelaide. Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies. 2015 Lawrence-Wood, E. R., Searle, A. K., Van Hooff, M., Grace, B., Baur, J., & McFarlane, A. (2015). Physical and psychological health outcomes of deployment among Australian Defence Force Romans: Results from the MEAO Prospective Study.. 2013 Searle, A. K., Fairweather-Schmidt, A. K., Saccone, E. J., McFarlane, A., Van Hooff, M., Tran, T., . . . Lorimer, M. (2013). Detailed associations between operational deployment and mental disorder in the Australian Defence Force:
Results from the 2010 ADF Mental Health Prevalence and Wellbeing dataset.2013 Van Hooff, M., McFarlane, A., Lorimer, M., Saccone, E., & Searle, A. (2013). The prevalence of lifetime trauma exposure in the Australian Defence Force: Results from the 2010 ADF Mental Health Prevalence and Wellbeing Dataset.. 2012 Fairweather-Schmidt, A. K., Van Hooff, M., & McFarlane, A. (2012). Suicidality in the Australian Defence Force: Results from the 2010 ADF Mental Health Prevalence and Wellbeing Dataset. 2012 Van Hooff, M., Searle, A. K., Tran, T., & McFarlane, A. (2012). An initial examination of lifetime ICD-10 disorder in temporal relation to commencement of ADF service and first deployment: Results from the 2010 ADF Mental Health Prevalence and Wellbeing Dataset. 2012 Van Hooff, M., Hodson, S., Lorimer, M., & McFarlane, A. (2012). Stigma and barriers to care in the ADF - a detailed analysis: results from the 2010 ADF Mental Health Prevalence and Wellbeing dataset. 2012 Searle, A. K., Van Hooff, M., Lorimer, M., Baur, J., & McFarlane, A. (2012). Aspects of ADF members’ personal relationships, and their associations with demographic and military factors, traumatic events, and psychological disorder: Results from the 2010 ADF Mental Health Prevalence and Wellbeing Dataset. 2012 Searle, A. K., Van Hooff, M., Lorimer, M., & McFarlane, A. (2012). Psychological differences between LASER-Resilience study and ADF Mental Health Prevalence and Wellbeing Study (MHPWS) participants. 2012 Van Hooff, M., Saccone, E., Clark, L., Tran, T., & McFarlane, A. (2012). Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI) in the Australian Defence Force: Results from the 2010 ADF Mental Health Prevalence and Wellbeing Dataset. 2011 Van Hooff, M., Baur, J., Davies, C., & McFarlane, A. (2011). Tobacco use and nicotine dependence in the Australian Defence Force: Results from the 2010 ADF Mental Health Prevalence and Wellbeing Study dataset. 2011 Hodson, S., McFarlane, A., Van Hooff, M., & Davies, C. (2011). Mental Health in the Australian Defence Force – 2010 ADF Mental Health Prevalence and Wellbeing Study: Executive Report. Department of Defence. 2011 McFarlane, A. C., Hodson, S. E., Van Hooff, M., & Davies, C. (2011). Mental health in the Australian Defence Force: 2010 ADF Mental Health and Wellbeing Study: Full Report. Canberra: Department of Defence. 2011 McFarlane, A., Barton, C., Yehuda, R., & Wittert, G. (2011). Corrigendum to 'Cortisol response to acute trauma and risk of posttraumatic stress disorder' [Psychoneuroendocrinology 36 (2011) 720-727]. PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD.
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NHMRC Endorsed Guidelines
Year Citation 2013 Publication status: Published
Title: Australian guidelines for the treatment of Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Authors: Phoenix Australia - Centre for Postraumatic Mental Health
Author affiliation: B1065905-B1018746-B1064272-B1032036-B1068278-B1065539-B1007279-B1181052-B1180086
Pagination: 1-177
Publisher: Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health
Publisher URL: http://phoenixaustralia.org/resources/ptsd-guidelines/
Place of publication: Melbourne
Publication date: 2013
ISBN-13: 9780975224601
Keywords: PTSD, ASD, Traumatic Stress, Pyschological debriefing, Pyschological therapy, Pharmacological therapy
Addresses: Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health; National Health and Medical Research Council, Canberra, Australia; Adelaide Health Technology Assessment, University of Adelaide, Discipline of Public Health, Adelaide, 5000, Australia
Notes: A systematic literature review was commissioned by the Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health and undertaken by Adelaide Health Technology Assessment, University of Adelaide. It was published as an Appendix to the guidelines. Members of AHTA included Tracy Merlin, Joanne Milverton, Skye Newton, Judy Morona, Jacqueline PArsons, Stynke Docter, Ben Ellery and Zhaohui Liufu. Dr Alexander McFarlane was on the Working Party and was an expert for Special population and trauma types areas.
Verification-status: Verified
Record created at source: 4 February 20152007 Publication status: Published
Title: Guidelines for the Treatment of Adults with Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Authors: McFarlane A, Newton S, Hedayati H, McCaffrey N, Erkelens M, Hazel S, Steggles E, Hiller J
Author affiliation: B1065905-B1064272-B1061970-B1134202-B1130240-B1037148-B1084474-B1018746-B1001631
Pagination: 0 pages
Publication date: 2007
Language: en
Notes: Migrated record 20140814
Verification-status: Verified
Record created at source: 14 August 2014
| Project/ No. | Investigators | Funding Body | Amount |
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| Determinants of Disability in Rheumatoid Arthritis. | Brooks, P and McFarlane, A C | South Australian Rheumatism Association | $2,000.00 |
| Firefighters in the Ash Wednesday Fires: A Study of Psychological Morbidity and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders. | McFarlane, A C | Flinders Medical Centre Research Foundation | $7,950.00 |
| Firefighters in the Ash Wednesday Fires: A Study of Psychological Morbidity and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders. | McFarlane, A C | S.A. Great South Australian Country Fires Services Training and Research Foundation | $3,958.00 |
| The Psychological Morbidity in Primary School Children following the Ash Wednesday Fires. | McFarlane, A C | Channel 10 Medical Research Foundation of South Australia | $2,507.00 |
| Determinants of Disability in Chronic Arthritis: 1985. | Brooks, P M and McFarlane A C | National Health and Medical Research Council Grant | $10,000.00 |
| Long-term Outcome of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Following Treatment: 1986. | McFarlane A C | The Flinders University of South Australia Research Budget Grant | $1,984.00 |
| A Longitudinal Study of Posttraumatic Stress Disorders: 1986. | McFarlane, A C | The Flinders University of South Australia Research Budget Grant | $1,600.00 |
| Determinants of Disability in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: 1986 - 1988. | Brooks, P M and McFarlane, A C | National Health and Medical Research Council | $75,765.00 |
| Long Term Outcome of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Following Treatment: 1987 - 1988. | McFarlane, A C and Kalucy, R S | National Health and Medical Research Council | $75,442.70 |
| The Attention Process in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: 1988. | McFarlane, A C | The Flinders University of South Australia, University Research Budget | $1200.00 |
| The Clinical Usefulness of the International Classification of Impairments, Disabilities and Handicaps in General Psychiatric Patients: 189 - 1991. | McFarlane, A C | National Health and Medical Research Council | $156,185.06 |
| Effect of Psychological Treatment on Disease and Disability in Arthritis: 1990 - 1992. | McFarlane, A C and Brooks, P M | National Health and Medical Research Council | $210,000.00 |
| The Role of Disturbed Selective Attention in Anxiety Disorders: 1990 - 1992. | McFarlane, A C and Clark C R. | National Health and Medical Research Council | $114,455.37 |
| Prevalence of Mental Illness and Needs in the Riverland: 1990 - 1992. | McFarlane, A C and Clayer, J R | Research and Development Grants Advisory Committee | $215,367.00 |
| Early Distress Response as a Predictor of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Trauma Victims: 1993 - 1995. | McFarlane, A C | National Health and Medical Research Council | $159,168.00 |
| Project from University Research Grants. | McFarlane A C | The University of Adelaide | $43,740.00 |
| B1 Research Grant. | McFarlane A C | The University of Adelaide | $6,000.00 |
| B3 Research Grant. | McFarlane A C | The University of Adelaide | $5,200.00 |
| Stimulus Processing in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder by ANN Analysis of ERP Patterns: 1994 -1996. | McFarlane, A C and Clark, C R | National Health and Medical Research Council | $174,000.00 |
| B1 Research Grant: 1997. | McFarlane A C | The University of Adelaide | $10,000.00 |
| A study of drug (Fluoxetine) vs cognitive behavioural therapy in the treatment of PTSD: 1996 -1999. | McFarlane, A C | National Health and Medical Research Council | $264,010.00 |
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The Relationship between HPA function in acute stress and the development of PTSD: 1998 - 2000. |
McFarlane, A C | Department of Veterans Affairs | $244,334.00 |
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A study of cerebral benzodiazepine receptors in posttraumatic stress disorder: 1998 - 2000. |
McFarlane, A C |
Department of Veterans Affairs |
$259,686.00 |
| Study of the cerebral dynamics of central executive function in PTSD, using fMRI and ERPs: 1998 - 2000. | McFarlane, A C | National Health and Medical Research Council | $162,105.00 |
| Adult Consequences of Childhood Exposure to Psychological Trauma: 2002 - 2004. | McFarlane, A C | National Health and Medical Research Council | $290,000.00 |
| Donepezil Study: 2002. | McFarlane, A C | Pfizer Pty. Ltd |
$26,004.00 |
| Separations from the Royal Australian Navy 1991-2001: Information from the Gulf War Veterans Health Study. | McFarlane, A C | Department of Defence | $20,000.00 |
| Post Traumatic Mental Health: Enhancing Resilience and recovery: 2004 - 2006. | McFarlane, A C | National Health and Medical Research Council | $735,490.00 |
| Follow up of the Port Pirie lead cohort into adulthood study: 2007-2009 | McFarlane, A C | National Health and Medical Research Council | $565,650.00 |
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Risk factors and symptom patterns associated with PTSD in Australian Gulf War veterans: Subgroup analysis and development of brief screening tests: 2007. |
McFarlane, A C | PTSD Dunlop Foundation | $19,342.00 |
| Middle East Area of Operations - Health Prospective Study: 2007 - 2013 / Deployment Health Surveillance Program: 2008 - 2012. | McFarlane A C | Department of Defence | $11,421,000.00 |
| Gulf War Study Follow up: 2010 1st Quarter. | McFarlane A C | Department of Defence | $125,336.00 |
| Adult Outcomes of Childhood Burn Injury: 2010 | McFarlane AC, Van Hooff M, Sparnon A, | Burns SA Grant | $53,000.00 |
| Posttraumatic Mental Health: Advancing Understanding of Diagnosis, Treatment and Mechanisms: 2010 - 2014. | McFarlane A C | National Health and Medical Research Council | $7,500,000.00 |
| Middle East Area of Operations - Health and Wellbeing Survey: Phase 1: 2009 - 2010. | McFarlane AC, Van Hooff M, | Department of Defence | $912,473.00 |
| Middle East Area of Operations - Health and Wellbeing Survey: Phase 2: 2010 - 2011. | McFarlane A Van Hooff M, | Department of Defence | $2,058,258.00 |
| Middle East Area of Operations - Health and Wellbeing Survey: Phase 3: 2011 - 2012. | McFarlane AC, Van Hooff M, | Department of Defence | $529,839.84 |
| Enhancing mental health in Aboriginal people: Reducing violence and developing Resilience: 2007 - 2010. | McFarlane, AC | NHMRC | $1,650,000.00 |
| Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Literary Review: 2011. | McFarlane, AC | Department of Veterans' Affairs | $75,000.00 |
| A prospective study of the impact and the number and type of head injuries during deployment on neurocognitive functioning and symptomatic outcomes in Australian troops: 2012. | McFarlane AC, Bryant R, Davy C, Van Hooff M, | Defence Health Foundation Grant for Medical Research: Booster Grant | $96,042.00 |
| ADF Mental Health Prevalence and Wellbeing Study: Detailed analysis: 2012 - 2013. | McFarlane AC, Van Hooff M, | Department of Defence | $318,764.00 |
| ADF Mental Health Prevalence and Wellbeing Study: 2012 - 2014. | McFarlane, AC, Van Hooff M, | Department of Defence | $455,000.00 |
| Mothers in the Middle East Area of Operations: 2013 - 2014. | Lawrence-Wood E | Department of Veterans' Affairs | $168,000.00 |
| Improving the Resilience, Health and Wellbeing of Australian Firefighters: An Epidemiological Study of the Metropolitan Fire Service of South Australia: 2014- 2015. | McFarlane AC, Van Hooff M, Bryant R, Sim M, | National Health and Medical Research Council Partnership Grant | $472,000.00 |
| Transition and Wellbeing Research Program: 2014 - 2017. |
Van Hoof M, McFarlane AC |
Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Department of Defence |
$3,150,000.00 |
| Military Outcomes Program (MilHOP): Detailed analysis: 2014. | Van Hooff M, McFarlane AC, Searle A Lawrence-Wood E, | Department of Defence | $144,881.00 |
| Translating Science into Better Posttraumatic Health: 2015 - 2019. | McFarlane, A C | NHMRC Program Grant |
$12,500,00 |
| Understanding the health and wellbeing of Australia's first responders: 2016. | Van Hooff M, Searle A, McFarlane AC, Lawrence-Wood E, Grace B, | The Repat Foundation Inc. Grants for Medical Research | $50,000.00 |
| Date | Course |
|---|---|
| 1991-present | |
| 1980-1990 | Individual and group supervision of Trainee Psychiatrists at the Flinders Medical Centre |
| 1982-1987 | Representative on the Post-graduate Training in Psychiatry Committee at The Flinders University of South Australia |
| 1991-1994 | Hillcrest Hospital representative on the Postgraduate Training in Psychiatry Committee |
| 1982-2006 | Participation in the South Australian Psychiatry Training Committee’s Teaching Program |
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Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2017 Co-Supervisor Longitudinal Examination of Lethal and New-Lethal Suicidal Behaviour in Serving and Ex-Serving Australian Defence Force Personnel Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Ms Nicole Louise Sadler 2017 Co-Supervisor Development and Evaluation of a Peer-Led Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal Skills Program for Current and Ex-Serving Military and Emergency Services personnel Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Dr Jonathan Paul Lane -
Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2019 - 2020 Principal Supervisor The impacts of deployment related exposures on respiratory health of Australian Defence Force members Master of Philosophy (Medical Science) Master Full Time Mrs Honey Ighani 2016 - 2019 Principal Supervisor Childhood determinants of mental health and related outcomes in the Australian Defence Force Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Dr Rebecca Sheriff 2016 - 2018 Co-Supervisor Identity and veteran health: considerations of context, culture, and change Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time CAPT Paula Anne Dabovich 2015 - 2019 Principal Supervisor The Relationship between Trauma Exposure, Somatic Symptoms and Mental Health in Australian Defence Force Members Deployed to the Middle East Area of Operations Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Ms Kristin Graham 2011 - 2016 Principal Supervisor Hyperarousal: the Critical Determinant of Post-Trauma Sequelae Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Jason Blunt 2006 - 2013 Principal Supervisor Co-Morbidity of Post-Traumatic Stress & Related Disorders in Forensic Mental Health Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mr Michael Musker 2006 - 2015 Principal Supervisor The Post Deployment Reintegration of Australian Army Reservists Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mr Geoffrey John Orme 2005 - 2016 Principal Supervisor Drinking to Cope with Operational Service: A Longitudinal, Prospective Investigation into Alcohol Use and Motivations to Consume Alcohol Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Ms Alison Kim Kaine 2005 - 2012 Principal Supervisor Panic Disorder: An Integrative Assessment of Brain, Body and Cognitive Function Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Ms Vikki Wise 2004 - 2015 Principal Supervisor PTSD and Olfaction
The Aetiology of PTSD and the Bidirectional Relationship between Trauma and Sensitisation.Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mr William Hough 2004 - 2008 Principal Supervisor Hemispheric Asymmetry and Information Processing in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Ms Therese Mayo 2003 - 2010 Principal Supervisor The Impact of Childhood Exposure to a Natural Disaster on Adult Mental Health: A 20-Year Longitudinal Follow-Up Study of Children Exposed to a Major Australian Bushfire Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time APrf Miranda Van Hooff 2002 - 2007 Principal Supervisor The Biological and Behavioural Effects of Maternal Trauma and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder on Child Development Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Ms Jacqui Anne Beall 2000 - 2005 Principal Supervisor An Epidemiological Study of the Relationships between Exposure to Traumatic Events, Prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Alcohol Abuse in Remote Aboriginal Communities Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mr Gelaye Nadew 2000 - 2008 Principal Supervisor Biological Factors in Chronic Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Abdullah M A H Al-Hammadi 2000 - 2008 Principal Supervisor Battlefield Trauma (Exposure, Psychiatric Diagnosis and Outcomes) Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mr Robert Andrew Coxon
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Board Memberships
Date Role Board name Institution name Country 2011 - ongoing Member Repatration Daw Park Foundation - Australia 2011 - ongoing Board Member Repatriation Daw Park Foundation Repatriation Daw Park Foundation Australia 2004 - ongoing Member Board of the Centre of Military & Veterans Health - - 2003 - 2005 Advisory Board Member MAC Advisory Board re Non-Demonstrable Injury - - 1995 - 2006 Chair International Advisory Board State Development Office, Kuwait - 1994 - ongoing Member Board of Research The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Australia 1992 - 2000 Member International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies United States 1991 - ongoing Member The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease - - 1991 - ongoing Member The Journal of Rheumatology - - 1988 - ongoing Member Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, Assessor - Australia 1988 - ongoing Member The Medical Journal of Australia - Australia 1987 - 2000 Member National Health and Medical Research Council, RADCAG - Australia 1984 - 1984 Member Classification of Publications Review Board of South Australia - Australia -
Committee Memberships
Date Role Committee Institution Country 2013 - ongoing Member SCHEMA Steering Committee Phoenix Australia / Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health Australia 2012 - ongoing Member Nominations Committee International Studies of Traumatic Stress Studies United States 2010 - ongoing Member World Psychiatry Association Committee World Psychiatry Association Australia 2010 - ongoing Member Rehabilitation Advisory Committee Department of Veterans' Affairs Australia 2009 - ongoing Member Mental Health Sub-Committee Department of Veterans' Health, Veterans' Health Advisory Council Australia 2007 - ongoing Member Program Grant Assessors Committee National Health and Medical Research Council Australia 2005 - ongoing Member Scientific Advisory Committee for the Prevalence Study of the Mental Health of Australian Defence Force Members Australian Defence Force Australia 2005 - ongoing Member Senior Investigators Committee for the Mental Health and Wellbeing Study of Australian Defence Force Members Australian Defence Force Australia 2005 - ongoing Chair Scientific Advisory Committee for the Study into the Health of the Children of Vietnam Veterans - - 2003 - ongoing Member Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Group Australian Defence Force Australia 2000 - ongoing Chair Mental Health Consultative Group Australian Defence Force Australia 1998 - 2003 Member Implementation Steering Committee Mental Health Strategic Development Australia 1995 - 1997 Founder Research Committee The University of Adelaide, Faculty of Medicine Australia 1994 - 1999 Member Clinical Reference Committee National Centre for War Related Posttraumatic Stress Studies Australia 1993 - 2001 Representative Australian National Disaster Relief Committee of the Department of Health, Housing and Community Services The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrist - 1993 - 1998 Member Committee for Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, SA Chapter Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies - 1993 - 1993 Chair Northern Region Liaison Committee South Australian Mental Health Service Australia 1993 - ongoing Chair Clozapine Implementation Committee South Australian Mental Health Service Australia 1993 - ongoing Member Clinical Management Committee South Australian Mental Health Services Australia 1992 - 2000 Member Planning And Development Committee ( Australian Liaison Representative) International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies United States 1992 - 2000 Member International Liaison Committee International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies - 1992 - 2000 Member Planning and Developmen Committee & Nominations Committee ISTSS Australian Liaison Representative Australia 1992 - 1995 Member Research and Ethics Committee South Australian Mental Health Service Australia 1991 - 2005 Member Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine University of Adelaide Australia 1991 - ongoing Member Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies - Australia 1991 - ongoing Chair Committee examining Diagnostic Related Groups in Psychiatry South Australian Health Commission Australia 1991 - ongoing Member Executive Committee Australian Network of Brain Research into Mental Disorders Australia 1991 - ongoing Member Board of Directors Hillcrest Hospital, Gilles Plains Australia 1990 - ongoing Member South Australian Salaried Medical Officers Association - Australia 1990 - ongoing Member International Liaison Committee International Society for the Study of Traumatic Stress - 1990 - 2001 Member Regional Grants Interviewing Committee National Health and Medical Research Council Australia 1990 - 1993 Chair Library Committee Hillcrest Hospital, Gilles Plains Australia 1990 - 1993 Member Steering Committee South Australian Chapter of the Australasian Society for the Study of Traumatic Stress Australia 1990 - 1992 Co-Chair Research and Ethics Committee - - 1990 - 1991 Member Clinical Advisory Committee South Australian Health Commission. Occupational Trauma and Stress Working Party, International Society for the Study of Traumatic Stress Australia 1989 - 1994 Member Committee of American Psychiatric Association Examining the Diagnostic Criteria for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder for the Fourth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association American Psychiatric Association United States 1989 - 1993 Chair Survivors of Torture and Trauma Assistance - - 1989 - 1990 Member Evaluation Sub-Committee of Fellowship Board Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Australia 1988 - 1991 Member Ministerial Committee Examining the Management of Post Disaster Psychiatric Morbidity - - 1988 - 1990 Member Research Committee, School of Medicine Flinders University Australia 1988 - 1988 Chair Social Issues Committee The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Australia 1988 - 1988 Member Social Issues Committee Royal Australasian College of Physicians Australia 1986 - ongoing Member International Society for the Study of Traumatic Stress Studies - - 1984 - 1988 Chair Crisis and Disaster Committee Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and South Australian Representative Australia 1982 - ongoing Member South Australian Psychiatry Training Committee - Australia 1981 - ongoing Member Australian Society for Psychiatric Research - Australia 1976 - ongoing Member Australian Medical Association - Australia 1975 - 1976 Member Clause 4C Committee (Committee for Student Preclusion) The University of Adelaide Council Australia -
Memberships
Date Role Membership Country 1991 - ongoing Member Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Australia 1990 - ongoing Member South Australia Salaried Medical Officers Association - 1986 - ongoing Member National Health and Medical Research Council, Panel of Independent Assessors - 1974 - 1976 Member The University of Adelaide Council - 1972 - 1973 Member The University of Adelaide Union Council Australia -
Consulting/Advisories
Date Institution Department Organisation Type Country 2012 - ongoing International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies Leadership Development Task Force - - 2008 - ongoing Department of Veterans' Affairs Veterans' Health Advisory Council - Australia 1991 - 1992 Workcover Corporation - - Australia 1991 - 1992 The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists - - Australia 1989 - 1989 Arthritis Foundation of Australia - - Australia 1985 - 2000 University of Sydney Department of Rheumatology - Australia -
Editorial Boards
Date Role Editorial Board Name Institution Country 2006 - ongoing Associate Editor In G. Reyes, J. D. Elhai, & J. D. Ford (Eds.) John Wiley & Sons United States -
Offices Held
Date Office Name Institution Country 2006 - 2011 Chief Investigator - Middle East Area of Operations, Deployed Health Surveillance Project Centre for Military and Veterans Health Australia 2005 - ongoing Director - Adelaide Node Centre for Military and Veterans Health Australia 2002 - ongoing Chair ADF Mental Health Research and Surveillance and Advisory Group Australia 2002 - 2002 Examiner The Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Australia 2000 - ongoing Senior Specialist Advisor Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health Australia 1998 - 1999 Chair - Older People Focus Group Mental Health Services Australia 1998 - 1999 President International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies United States 1997 - 1999 President Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Australia 1997 - 1997 President Elect International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Australia 1996 - 1997 Secretary International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Australia 1995 - 2012 Director, Clinical Reference Group Australian Defence Force Australia 1995 - 2012 Director, Research Advisory Group Australian Defence Force Australia 1995 - 2012 Director of Mental Health Consultative Group RAAF Specialist Reserve, Australian Defence Force Australia 1995 - 2001 Director of Clinical Services North Western Adelaide Mental Health Service Australia 1995 - 1996 Vice President Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Australia 1994 - 1999 Member of Executive International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies United States 1994 - 1995 Treasurer International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies United States 1992 - 1992 Examiner The Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Australia 1989 - 1989 Examiner The Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Australia 1986 - 1986 Examiner The Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Australia 1976 - 1976 Secretary Royal Adelaide Hospital Resident Medical Officers Association Australia 1972 - 1973 Member The University of Adelaide Union Council Australia
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