Sheng Mian Matthew Lim

Sheng Mian Matthew Lim is a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Director of the Clinical Programme at the Department of Psychology, National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds qualifications including a D.Phil from Oxford University, a D.Clin.Psy from University College London (UCL), and a B.Soc.Sci (Hons) from NUS. His research focuses on cognitive and emotion regulation vulnerabilities for psychopathology, particularly depression and anxiety in adolescents and young adults.

• Education: D.Phil (Oxford), D.Clin.Psy (UCL), B.Soc.Sci (Hons) (NUS)
• Clinical Experience: Specialist mental health services in London, high-risk adults, children and adolescents with mood/anxiety disorders
• Research Themes: Cognitive-emotion regulation links, intergenerational transmission of vulnerabilities, competency-based clinical psychology training

His recent research explores how cognitive errors and emotion regulation flexibility interact to influence mental health outcomes, while also investigating parental contributions to these vulnerabilities. Three representative publications highlight his work on behavioral addictions, cross-cultural mental health scales, and cognitive biases in gambling disorders.

Scientific Awards:

• Early Career Award (NUS)

Matthew serves as Continuing Education and Training Coordinator, integrating third-wave meditative practices with behavioral, cognitive, and systemic approaches in clinical and consultancy work. He received SRSS funding for a health and social sector consultation project to enhance NUS's Masters in Clinical Psychology programme through competency-based teaching.