Christina Davies

Dr. Christina Davies is an Associate Professor in the School of Allied Health and Honorary Research Fellow in the School of Humanities at The University of Western Australia. She serves as Director of the Centre for Arts, Mental Health and Wellbeing WA. Her research focuses on arts-health, mental wellbeing, and health promotion, with over 100 publications and 13 h-index citations. She has worked across academia, government, and industry, translating research into policy and practice.

• Roles: Director of the Centre for Arts, Mental Health and Wellbeing WA; Associate Professor; Honorary Research Fellow
• Education: PhD from University of Western Australia
• Key Awards: School of Allied Health Early-Career Research Award (2023), Crawford Medal Nomination (2020), and multiple 2016 recognitions

Her research emphasizes the intersection of arts and health, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals. Notable projects include evaluations for Healthway, St John of God Health Care, and the Department of Health WA. She teaches courses in health humanities, public health, and research methods.

Her grants include initiatives like 'Good Arts Good Mental Health' and collaborations with foundations like Minderoo. She has advised on public health campaigns and policy, impacting community wellbeing through arts-based interventions.

Dr. Davies leads labs and teams focused on arts-mental health linkages, with impacts recognized in public policy and media. Her work has been cited in The Lancet and featured in global media outlets.