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Dr. Matthew Stevens is a Grant-Funded Researcher (B) at the University of Adelaide's School of Biomedicine within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. He holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology (2021) from the same institution. His primary research focuses on substance use disorder interventions, screening tool validation, and public health initiatives.
Key projects include: scaling Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) programs in healthcare settings; adapting the ASSIST screening tool for Pitjantjatjara language speakers; validating the ultra-rapid ASSIST-Lite against DSM-5/ICD-11 criteria; and evaluating training programs for health professionals. These projects emphasize cultural competence, maternal health, and rural healthcare equity.
He has contributed to over 15 peer-reviewed articles since 2016, with recent work addressing global gaming disorder prevalence and emergency department substance screening protocols. Dr. Stevens is actively involved in mentoring Masters and PhD candidates, focusing on translational research that bridges clinical practice and policy development.
