Louise Byrne

Louise Byrne is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at Yale University's School of Medicine. Her work focuses on translational research in mental health crisis care, peer workforce development, and organizational behavioral health. She holds a PhD from Central Queensland University (2014) and an MA from Griffith University (1999). Her research emphasizes inclusive stakeholder collaboration, informed by her lived experience of mental health challenges and her roles in peer advocacy. Byrne's Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship (2014) supported her work at Yale on peer workforce dynamics in the U.S.

Education

• PhD in Mental Health, Central Queensland University, 2014
• MA in Social Work, Griffith University, Australia, 1999

Research Interests

Her research addresses systemic barriers to peer employment in healthcare, crisis care improvement, and workforce mental health. Key areas include:

• Designing evidence-based peer roles
• Mental health crisis intervention protocols
• HRM strategies for inclusive workplaces
• Lived experience integration in policy

Key Contributions

Byrne has authored guidelines for Australia's national peer workforce and co-developed crisis care frameworks. She leads projects like the PS-PC trial evaluating peer support in primary care. Her work bridges academic research with actionable policy recommendations.