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Dr. Henry Bowen is a Senior Research Fellow at Flinders University and Research & Training Lead for Military and Emergency Services Health Australia (MESHA). His work focuses on how military and first responder cultures impact health and wellbeing, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based postvention services for suicide support and advancing culturally informed care solutions.
- Qualifications include a PhD, Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced), Bachelor of Health Science (Honours), and Bachelor of Psychological Science.
Key research areas encompass:
- Military and first responder cultural influences on mental health
- Postvention frameworks for suicide-impacted communities
- Development of the Military Informed Cultural Competency (MICC) Scale
- Accreditation standards for Creative Arts Therapists across the Asia-Pacific
- Military children's educational experiences in South Australian schools
- Supporting diverse populations (LGBTQIA+, First Nations) in service communities
Current grants include:
- AUD $200,000+GST from Department of Defence (2025) for ADF postvention framework
- AUD $395,000+GST from The Hospital Research Foundation Group (2025) for Emergency Services Wellbeing Project
- AUD $567,750+GST from The Hospital Research Foundation Group (2025) for SAFeRS Study
- AUD $50,000+GST from Veterans SA (2024-2025) for Defence children study
- AUD $57,000+GST from ANZACATA (2022-2024) for Creative Arts Therapy standards
Scientific recognition includes:
- 2024 Canadian Institute of Military and Veteran Health Research Mental Health Research Award
- Development of international postvention program transfer models
- Creation of structured accreditation tools for Creative Arts Therapists
- Chair & Executive Lead, National Advisory Committee for Military and Emergency Services Postvention
- Invited Member, Mental Health Field Expert Reference Group (Joanna Briggs Institute)
- Board Member, Australian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
Contact: henry.bowen@flinders.edu.au
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