Steve Kisely

Professor Steve Kisely is a psychiatrist affiliated with The University of Queensland, specializing in the intersection of physical and mental health. He works at the PAH-Southside Clinical Unit and contributes to the Physical and Mental Health Research Stream. His research focuses on psychotropic medication side-effects, mental health policy, and child maltreatment impacts.

• Key Research Areas: Psychiatry, Public Health, Psychopharmacology, Substance Abuse, Mental Health Policy
• Affiliations: The University of Queensland, PAH-Southside Clinical Unit, Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research (QCMHR)

Recent publications address topics such as community treatment orders, clozapine safety, and telehealth trends. His work emphasizes person-centered care, cultural safety, and evidence-informed practices.

Professor Kisely actively engages in policy debates, including critiques of psychodynamic psychotherapy guidelines and analyses of psychiatric workforce shortages. His clinical trials investigate interventions like lisdexamfetamine for methamphetamine dependence and smoking cessation in psychiatry settings.