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Dr. Karyn Healy is an Honorary Principal Fellow at the School of Psychology, University of Queensland, with affiliations to the Parenting and Family Support Centre. She holds a PhD (2013), Master of Organisational Psychology, and Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of Queensland. As a registered psychologist, her work bridges research and practice in bullying prevention.
Her research examines:
- Family interventions for bullying victims
- Parental roles in bullying prevention
- Peer relationship dynamics
- School-based mental health programs
- Compassion-focused workplace training
Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on: bullying intervention efficacy, family systems, child mental health outcomes, and program implementation in educational settings. Recent work explores digital interventions and cross-cultural applications.
Honors include:
- Australian Postgraduate Award
- Featured presenter at National Centre Against Bullying Conference
- The Conversation Yearbook selection (2015)
- Queensland Anti-Cyberbullying Committee membership (2019-2021)
She serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Child and Family Studies and contributes to national policy resources for Australian schools. Current projects include the Thriving Kids and Parents Schools Project evaluating Triple P seminars.
