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Rebecca Kuhnert is a Research Fellow at Macquarie University's School of Psychological Sciences, affiliated with the Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centre. Her work focuses on mental health screening, child and adolescent psychology, and psychotherapy outcomes. She leads and collaborates on projects such as the development of the BEACON screening tool and school-based mental health interventions. Dr. Kuhnert's research emphasizes evidence-based approaches to improving mental health outcomes, with a strong emphasis on adolescent populations and public health strategies. Her email is rebecca.kuhnert@mq.edu.au.
Education and Research Interests: Her research integrates psychometrics, developmental psychology, and clinical interventions. Key areas include anxiety disorders in children, habitual behavior in children, and suicide prevention strategies in schools.
Recent Research Trends: Her articles highlight school-based interventions, psychometric validation of screening tools, and systematic reviews of psychotherapy efficacy. Collaborations span multidisciplinary teams, addressing both clinical and public health challenges in mental health. Notable projects include a 2025 cluster randomized trial evaluating mental health screening impacts, demonstrating her commitment to translational research.
Impacts and Collaborations: Her work has been featured in 4 news outlets and widely read on platforms like Mendeley. She collaborates with institutions on projects addressing adolescent mental health, including suicide prevention protocols and longitudinal studies on prosocial behavior. No specific grants are listed, but her contributions align with national health initiatives.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centre, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to mental health and wellbeing across the lifespan.
