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Professor Cath Chapman is a Professor and Director of Research Development & Strategy at the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at The University of Sydney. She holds an NHMRC Leadership Fellowship (2024–2028) and previously led the NHMRC CRE in Prevention and Early Intervention in Mental Illness and Substance Use (PREMISE, 2018–2023). Her research focuses on epidemiology and prevention of mental and substance use disorders, leveraging clinical trials, population surveys, and systematic reviews. She leads over $28.1M in grants and has authored 112 peer-reviewed publications.
Education: PhD (specific details not explicitly listed in text).
Research interests include epidemiology of mental disorders, substance use prevention, mental health promotion, adolescent health, and translating research into community practice through strategic collaborations. Current projects span national initiatives like Climate Schools and Strong & Deadly Futures, funded by NHMRC, Paul Ramsay Foundation, and Australian Government Department of Health.
Awards include the 2020 Mental Health Promotion Award for the Cracks in the Ice toolkit and leadership in prevention strategies. She chairs The Mental Health Services Learning Network (TheMHS) and holds roles in key organizations like the Society for Mental Health Research and Prevention Hub.
Her work integrates public health, policy, and community engagement to address substance use and mental health challenges, with a focus on innovative digital interventions and culturally-inclusive programs for Indigenous populations.
