Philip Batterham

Philip Batterham is Professor and Co-Head of the Centre for Mental Health Research at ANU's National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health. His research develops prevention programs for mental health disorders and suicide, with expertise in digital interventions and population-level assessment.

Research develops suicide prevention frameworks, e-mental health implementation, cognitive behavioral interventions, and mental health epidemiology. Focuses on at-risk populations including veterans, adolescents, and rural communities.

Publications emphasize suicide prevention (2011-2025), digital mental health (2013-2024), anxiety/depression interventions (2010-2024), and mental health assessment (2014-2023). Recent work includes multi-country trials and longitudinal cohort studies.

Scientific Awards:

• NHMRC Fellowship
• ARC DECRA Fellowship

Leads NHMRC-funded projects including LifeTrack cohort study on suicidal transitions. Supervises research on domestic violence economic impacts, PTSD interventions, and mental health service access. Collaborates internationally on implementation science.

Co-heads Centre for Mental Health Research. Directs trials through the Mental Health Australia General Clinical Trial Network. Partners with health services, schools, and government agencies for intervention implementation.