Brett McDermott

Brett McDermott is a Professor at the College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, with a focus on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. His research spans trauma, mental health comorbidities, and biopsychosocial frameworks for psychiatric care.

Research interests include:

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Allostatic Load and Stress Biomarkers
• Eating Disorders and Diabetes
• Substance Abuse in Adolescents
• Peer Support for Healthcare Workers
• Post-Disaster Psychological Interventions

His work emphasizes systematic reviews, clinical guidelines, and cross-cultural comparisons, particularly in Australia and Canada. No student advisees or scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided data.