Lou Farrer

Lou Farrer is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Mental Health Research within the School of Medicine and Psychology at The Australian National University (ANU). She specializes in digital mental health interventions, focusing on the development and implementation of telehealth and online therapy programs for depression and anxiety disorders. Her work bridges clinical service delivery and technological innovation, examining factors influencing program adherence and dissemination in diverse settings.

Dr. Farrer previously held an Australian Research Council DECRA (2019-2024) to study digital mental health implementation in clinical practice. She leads initiatives like the Uni Virtual Clinic, a digital tool for improving university student mental health, and contributes to implementation science research. Her projects include cluster randomized trials in schools and workplace telehealth training programs.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in transdiagnostic interventions, syndemics, and suicidal ideation mechanisms. Awards include the DECRA, and she has extensive experience in randomized controlled trials and qualitative research. Dr. Farrer collaborates globally on mental health projects and has over 90 research outputs.