Simon Hunter

Simon Hunter is a Professor in Psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU), leading the Child and Adolescent Health research group and contributing to the Substance Use research group. His work focuses on applying stress and coping models within a social ecological framework to address mental health, loneliness, and stigma among children and young people. Collaborations span the UK, Australia, Canada, and third-sector agencies like the Mental Health Foundation and See Me.

• External associate at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing Research Clinic, University of Western Australia.
• Associate Editor for Stigma and Health and International Journal of Bullying Prevention.

Research Trends: Recent articles highlight his focus on violence reduction, mental health stigma, and loneliness, often intersecting with public health and educational psychology. Studies address hate-motivated behavior in Scotland, help-seeking barriers among at-risk youth, and interventions for sleep and LGBTQ+ competency training. Collaborative work spans mixed-methods and meta-analytical approaches.

Scientific Recognition:

• Recipient of the Graduate School of Education Award for Research Impact and Innovation (2023).

Advising and Collaboration: Supervises PhD students like L. Blane (2023) and doctoral candidates exploring mental health stigma in minority ethnic communities, resilience in therapy, and LGBTQ+ stigma. Leads or co-leads projects funded by Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH), Australian Research Council, and Mental Health Foundation.