معرفی
Dr Ian Zajac serves as a Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation Fellow in Suicide Prevention at Flinders University's College of Education, Psychology and Social Work. With over 15 years of clinical and research experience, he bridges academic, clinical, and public health domains to address male mental health challenges.
Education:
- Master of Psychology (Clinical), The University of Adelaide (2018)
- PhD (Psychology), The University of Adelaide (2011)
- Health Science (Honours), The University of Adelaide (2005)
His research focuses on the psychological, social, and systemic drivers of male distress, with particular expertise in masculine identity, help-seeking behaviors, and externalizing forms of male depression. Zajac employs clinical trials, behavioral science methodologies, and lived experience-informed approaches to develop gender-responsive interventions. His work spans mental health treatment innovation, suicide prevention strategies, and psychological assessment tools tailored for men across the lifespan.
Scientific Recognition:
- Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation Fellowship in Suicide Prevention
Zajac actively supervises postgraduate students and early career clinicians while maintaining clinical practice as a psychologist. His research program emphasizes translation of findings into practical applications through national collaborations, with significant contributions to understanding male depression through instruments like the Male Depression Risk Scale. His h-index of 19 reflects substantial scholarly impact with 1186 citations.
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