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Ryan Hamill is a Researcher affiliated with the School of Psychology. His work focuses on the interplay between positive childhood and school experiences and their impact on adolescent mental health. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in 2024 under the supervision of Dr. L. Bunting and Prof. P. Best, with his thesis titled 'Positive school experiences and adolescent mental health.'
His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being. Key themes include psychometrics of school experience scales, behavior-intention gaps in digital mental health interventions, and the dual role of adverse/positive childhood experiences in youth mental health outcomes. His work bridges clinical psychology, public health, and educational research.
Hamill has collaborated on studies involving community-based interventions and teleconferencing technologies, addressing barriers to mental health retention. His articles have garnered significant academic attention, including high citation counts and reader engagement on platforms like Mendeley.
