Donal Fortune

Donal Fortune is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Limerick. His research applies psychological frameworks to improve mental health outcomes for individuals facing medical conditions, psychological adversity, or trauma. He specializes in strengths-based interventions and optimizing clinical assessment methodologies for stress-related disorders.

Research Focus: His work spans clinical and health psychology, emphasizing:

• Adaptive coping mechanisms in chronic illness (e.g., Multiple Sclerosis, brain injury)
• Grief processing and identity reconstruction post-trauma
• Qualitative analysis of therapeutic clinician-patient dynamics
• Systematic reviews of psychosocial interventions

Recent Publications: His 2023-2025 research predominantly examines neuropsychological rehabilitation (brain injury, grief) and pandemic-related mental health impacts using qualitative designs. Key themes include coping strategy efficacy, clinician collaboration frameworks, and longitudinal adjustment patterns.