Carla Jeffries

Dr. Carla Jeffries is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Southern Queensland's School of Psychology and Wellbeing. She holds a PhD from the University of Queensland, along with a BA and BA(Hons) in Psychology. Her research focuses on male-friendly counseling strategies, adolescent mental health, and the psychological impacts of social media.

Key research interests include improving therapeutic engagement with male adolescents, analyzing trolling behaviors in online environments, and evaluating the role of social media platforms like Facebook in health outcomes. Her work combines qualitative methods with systematic reviews to address gaps in mental health interventions and digital well-being.

Dr. Jeffries has published extensively on topics such as counselor rapport-building, cyberbullying prevention, and culturally sensitive educational practices. Her recent articles emphasize gender-specific counseling frameworks and the societal implications of social media usage. Despite no explicit awards listed, her publications reflect a dedication to advancing clinical psychology and digital health research.

Her teaching contributions include designing courses on cultural awareness and online learning strategies, reflecting her commitment to both academic and applied psychology. Her work has garnered significant attention, with over 4,700 views and 78 downloads of her outputs this month alone.