Kate Rhodes

Dr. Kate Rhodes is a Lecturer in Nursing at the University of South Australia's Clinical & Health Sciences department, specializing in mental health nursing, suicide prevention, and clinical supervision. She serves as a Research Degree Supervisor and contributes to multidisciplinary teams like the Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Research and Education Group. Her work bridges clinical practice with research, addressing critical issues such as safety planning interventions and workforce development.

Research interests focus on suicide prevention strategies, dietary behavior transmission across generations, and optimizing clinical supervision for healthcare professionals. Recent projects include evaluating the Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) efficacy and exploring cultural influences on food choices in multicultural families. Grants supported include Suicide Prevention Australia and ARC LP100200549 funding.

Publications span nursing, psychiatry, and public health journals, emphasizing practical solutions for mental health crises and sustainable dietary practices. Her work underscores collaborative approaches involving patients, clinicians, and support networks to enhance care outcomes.