Scott Fitzpatrick

Dr. Scott Fitzpatrick is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Mental Health Research (CMHR), The Australian National University. Previously, he held a Research Fellow position at the University of Newcastle (2014-2021) and earned his PhD in Public Health from the University of Sydney, focusing on narrative structures in suicide research. His work bridges sociology, ethics, and policy to address mental health systems, suicide prevention, and service-user engagement.

Education:

• PhD in Public Health, University of Sydney
• BA(Hons)

His research emphasizes ethical suicide prevention practices, mental health policy reforms, and rural health equity. He employs mixed-methods approaches to study social determinants of mental health and co-designs interventions with service users. Current projects include the Evaluation of Community-led Safe Spaces (2023-2025), focusing on qualitative and quantitative health data integration.

Advising & Grants:

• Leads interdisciplinary teams in suicide prevention initiatives
• Collaborates with health services and policymakers to translate research into practice

He advocates for epistemic justice in suicide studies and promotes participatory approaches to healthcare systems transformation.