Milena Heinsch

Milena Heinsch is an Honorary Professor and Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Newcastle, with a focus on implementation science and mental health research. She leads large-scale projects like the eCliPSE initiative for digital psychological treatments and the Triple E project for adolescent health risk behaviors.

• Senior Research Fellow, Priority Research Centre for Brain and Mental Health (2019–present)
• Implementation Fellow, NHMRC PREMISE Centre (2019–present)
• Visiting Research Fellow, University of Sussex (2018)

Research Expertise includes:

• Implementation science for digital health integration
• Qualitative methodology in mental health studies
• Knowledge translation across social work and public health
• Collaborative models for eHealth in marginalized populations

Notable Article Trends span telehealth equity, refugee mental health, transgender youth care, and family dynamics in substance use. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and addresses barriers to technology adoption.

Grants and Funding include over $5.9M in 36 grants, such as:

• NH&MRC Partnership Projects
• NSW Ministry of Health initiatives
• Mark Hughes Foundation research

Scientific Awards include multiple Dean’s Awards for early career excellence and leadership in establishing the UoN Early Career Researcher Network.

Collaborations span institutions like Beyond Blue, NSW Ministry of Health, Yale University, and the Black Dog Institute, with a focus on translating digital therapeutics into clinical practice.