Bryan Rodgers

Professor Bryan Rodgers is a faculty member at the Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the School of Demography. He holds a PhD from the University of Bristol, alongside qualifications from Oxford, London, and other institutions. His primary research focuses on mental health epidemiology, childhood adversity, family relationships, and the long-term effects of parental divorce. He has also investigated the impacts of workplace bullying, alcohol consumption, and gambling on mental health.

Professor Rodgers has led or contributed to 35 research projects, including studies on gambling in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), family justice observatories, and longitudinal analyses of mental health outcomes. Notable projects include the Client Longitudinal Study and evaluations of child support policies. His work often integrates public health perspectives with clinical research, addressing gaps in mental health literacy and stigma reduction.

His research interests further encompass eating disorders, obesity, and the psychosocial dimensions of health. He has published extensively on topics like stigma toward bulimia nervosa, the relationship between body dissatisfaction and quality of life, and the mental health consequences of cannabis use. His findings have informed policy debates on family law, workplace well-being, and addiction prevention.

Despite no explicitly listed awards, his significant contributions are reflected in 15385 Scopus citations and an h-index of 70. He collaborates widely with institutions globally, contributing to interdisciplinary efforts in public health and mental health research.