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Baxter Adams is a full-time Lecturer in Psychology at the School of Psychological Sciences, University of Tasmania, while also serving as Deputy Clinic Director for the University Psychology Clinic (UPC) across Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie campuses. As a board-approved clinical psychologist, he focuses on delivering mental health care to rural and remote populations, emphasizing family involvement in treatment outcomes.
- Lecturer in Psychology
- Deputy Clinic Director, University Psychology Clinic
- School of Psychological Sciences, University of Tasmania
His research spans three primary domains: Problematic Video Game Use (examining its relationship with anxiety and depression), Rural Health Care (developing access solutions), and Family-Centered Mental Health Interventions. These interests intersect with health psychology and clinical practice frameworks.
Recent publications highlight his work on gaming disorders (2018-2019), traumatic brain injury guidelines (2025), and longitudinal analyses of gamer-avatar relationships. These outputs demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining clinical psychology, behavioral technology studies, and rural health policy.
Adams coordinates the Professional Psychology Placement 2 unit, which trains students in the scientist-practitioner model for psychological assessment and intervention. The placement emphasizes competency development across lifespan psychological presentations, requiring students to integrate research with clinical practice.