Astrid Wurfl

Astrid Wurfl is an academic affiliated with Queensland University of Technology's School of Psychology and Counselling. Her work focuses on mental health resilience, school-based interventions, and supporting adolescents, particularly those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). She has collaborated extensively with Ian Shochet and others on programs like the Resourceful Adolescent Program (RAP) and Promoting Adult Resilience (PAR), aiming to enhance mental health outcomes through culturally adapted and school-focused strategies. Her research spans topics such as coping mechanisms, trauma recovery, and the mental health of Indigenous and Vietnamese populations. Wurfl has contributed to over 29 publications, including peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and program manuals. Her work emphasizes resilience-building, school connectedness, and addressing disparities in mental health access for marginalized groups.

Education & Background: While specific educational details are not provided, her involvement in program development and research at QUT suggests advanced training in psychology or related fields. She has co-authored manuals for programs like RAP and PAR, indicating a hands-on role in applied research.

Research Interests: Mental Health Promotion, Resilience Interventions, School-Based Programs, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cultural Adaptation of Mental Health Programs, and Adolescent Development.

Grants & Collaborations: Her work is supported by institutions like the Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism (Autism CRC) and involves collaborations with global teams (e.g., in Vietnam). Projects include trials of mental health interventions in schools, caregiver support for Indigenous communities, and cross-cultural validation of assessment tools.