Joshua McDonough

Joshua McDonough is a Researcher at the University of South Australia (UniSA), affiliated with the Department of Clinical and Health Sciences and the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Research and Education Group. His work focuses on mental health policy, clinical supervision in healthcare, sarcoma treatment guidelines, and improving patient outcomes through specialized care. He has contributed to national and international studies addressing pandemic-related mental health challenges, workforce burnout prevention, and the impact of specialized sarcoma centers.

Research Interests: His primary areas include: 1) Mental health and suicide prevention strategies during public health crises, 2) Enhancing mental health nursing workforce resilience through clinical supervision, 3) Long-term health impacts of invasive diseases such as meningococcal infections in adolescents, and 4) Evidence-based guidelines for sarcoma management. He frequently collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across universities and healthcare networks.

Grants & Partnerships: His work has been supported by grants such as SA Health. Key contributions include co-authoring guidelines for sarcoma treatment and mental health policy frameworks, emphasizing person-centered care approaches.