Irene Mateo Arriero

Irene Mateo Arriero holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the School of Psychological Science at the University of Western Australia. Her research focuses on health disclosure dynamics, dementia prevention in Indigenous populations, and mental health interventions for neurodevelopmental conditions. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health equity and quality education.

• Education: PhD, School of Psychological Science, University of Western Australia

Her work explores parental disclosure of children’s health conditions, co-designing culturally appropriate dementia prevention programs for Aboriginal Australians (DAMPAA), and evaluating mentalization-based therapies for adolescents with borderline personality traits. Recent projects include a randomized controlled trial assessing cardiovascular risk management strategies in Indigenous communities.

Her research spans interdisciplinary collaborations with experts in gerontology, child psychology, and Indigenous health, emphasizing participatory approaches in healthcare design. She has published in journals like Journal of Family Psychology and Alzheimer's & Dementia, contributing to evidence-based practices in mental health service delivery.