Kristen Murray

Dr. Kristen Murray is a Senior Lecturer in the Research School of Psychology at the Australian National University (ANU), where she also serves as the Master of Professional Psychology Program Convenor. Previously, she held an Assistant Professor position at the University of Canberra, teaching clinical and health psychology. Her research focuses on clinical and health psychology, particularly body image, psychological stress, and interprofessional collaboration. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from ANU, alongside undergraduate honors in Psychology, and has received numerous awards for teaching excellence, including the APS Early Career Teaching Award.

Her research explores body image through multiple lenses: functionality of the body, community knowledge about body image, and innovative interventions. Key interests include body image in chronic health conditions, health literacy, and mental well-being during pandemics. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences. Her work spans over 30+ articles and has been cited 780+ times, with an h-index of 7.

Awards highlight her contributions to teaching and clinical practice, including recognition from ANU’s School of Medicine and Psychology, the College of Health and Medicine, and the University of Canberra. Her educational background includes a BA/BSc (Psychology) and PhD from ANU, reflecting her deep academic roots in clinical psychology.

Dr. Murray’s teaching and supervision roles emphasize practical training in clinical psychology, with a focus on interprofessional education. She actively collaborates on projects addressing mental health during crises and has pioneered functionality-focused interventions for body dissatisfaction. Her work bridges clinical practice with community-based research, aiming to improve mental health outcomes through evidence-based approaches.