Lean O'BRIEN

Lean O'BRIEN is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Canberra. Their research focuses on eco-anxiety, mental health, and sustainable development, particularly within the context of climate change adaptation. They are affiliated with the Climate Change Adaptation Resilience and Recovery Network and contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and well-being.

Recent work includes validating eco-anxiety scales across international populations and investigating nature connectedness in environmental behavior. They have led projects on mental health in mining communities and marginalized populations, demonstrating commitment to applied public health research.

Collaborations span global researchers, including work on mindfulness interventions for stress reduction. Currently accepting PhD students, their academic contributions emphasize bridging psychological theory with environmental policy implications.