My research is shaped by a practice-informed commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches to child and adolescent mental health.
 
I have a diverse range of research interests, but my current work focuses on the following areas:
 
Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing
My research centres on children and adolescents’ mental health, resilience, and wellbeing, particularly among young people exposed to adversity. Drawing on over 15 years of clinical, community, education, and NGO experience, across South and Southeast Asia, I am interested in how children and adolescents experience distress, healing, and well-being within diverse cultural and social contexts.
 
Cross-Cultural Positive Psychology Interventions
My PhD research in Psychology at the University of Adelaide examines the cross-cultural adaptation of positive psychology therapy for children and adolescents, particularly in low- and middle-income country contexts. I am interested in how strengths-based interventions can be adapted in ways that are culturally meaningful, developmentally appropriate, and responsive to local understandings of family, community, resilience, and mental health.
 
Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Practice
My broader research interests include trauma-informed care, adverse childhood experiences, family support, and culturally safe mental health practice. I am particularly interested in research that bridges evidence-based clinical practice with community-informed approaches to prevention, early intervention, and psychosocial support.
 
Research and Collaboration
I welcome opportunities to contribute to research on child and adolescent mental health, resilience, trauma-informed practice, positive psychology interventions, and cross-cultural mental health. I am also keen to engage in First Nations mental health and social and emotional wellbeing research through culturally humble, respectful, and collaborative approaches that recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led knowledge, practice, and self-determination.
 
My approach is reflective, practice-informed, and collaborative. Through my current work and future collaborations, I aim to contribute to accessible, evidence-informed, and culturally relevant mental health supports for children, adolescents, families, and communities.