Ian Shochet

Professor Ian Shochet is a leading academic at Queensland University of Technology’s School of Psychology & Counselling, renowned for pioneering resilience research and the Resourceful Adolescent Program (RAP). He holds a PhD from the University of the Witwatersrand and has over 25 years of experience in clinical psychology and education. His work focuses on school-based interventions for mental health promotion, depression prevention, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) resilience, with global impact across 17 countries.

Shochet’s research emphasizes school connectedness, adolescent mental health, and resilience-building in high-risk groups. He has secured over $4 million in grants, including projects on ASD wellbeing, online interventions, and intellectual disability resilience. Leadership roles include Head of School (2006–2011) and advisory positions with organizations like Beyond Blue and the Australian Defense Force. His RAP program, developed in 1996, is endorsed by the Commonwealth Government and has trained 7,000 professionals.

Key research interests span adolescent depression, Indigenous mental health partnerships, and occupational resilience for police recruits. Shochet’s work integrates clinical practice with academic leadership, fostering innovation in clinical psychology education and program design.