Amanda Jefferys

Dr. Amanda Jefferys is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New England, serving as Acting Director and Course Coordinator of the Clinical Psychology Program within the Faculty of Medicine and Health, School of Psychology. Her role emphasizes advanced clinical skills training, formal assessment of child, adolescent, and adult populations, and addressing complex mental health conditions in rural and remote regions.

• Teaching Areas: Rural and regional clinical practice, practical clinical work in underserved areas, diagnosis and treatment of complex care needs.
• Research Focus: Rural and remote psychology, workforce development, pedagogical innovation, and intersections of sports/exercise/nutrition with mental health.
• Supervision: Disordered eating in diverse populations, rural psychology, complex trauma in first responders, leadership studies.

Her publications highlight telehealth applications during crises, ACT for eating disorders, cognitive assessment methodologies, and eco-anxiety interventions for rural youth. While no specific scientific awards are listed, her work addresses critical gaps in mental health care delivery and education in non-urban settings.