Tanya Meade

Professor Tanya Meade serves as Dean of the School of Psychology and Professor of Clinical Psychology within the School of Social Sciences and Psychology at Western Sydney University, maintaining significant clinical and research ties with Westmead Hospital and Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD, University of Sydney
• MA, University of Sydney
• BA, Macquarie University

Professor Meade's research pioneers the intersection of physical and mental health, particularly examining pain-depression comorbidities in chronic illnesses, cognitive impacts of depression in aging populations, and specialized women's health interventions. Her psychoneuroimmunology work investigates biological pathways linking stress, immune function, and psychological disorders, with emphasis on bipolar disorder management and deliberate self-harm assessment protocols.

Her distinguished recognitions include:

• Fellow, APS College of Clinical Psychology
• Fellow, APS College of Health Psychology

She directs nationally competitive research funded by the Australian Research Council and Beyond Blue, collaborating with hospital networks and international partners. As Dean, she oversees clinical training programs and mentors postgraduate researchers in evidence-based assessment of complex psychiatric presentations. Her THRI-affiliated work drives translational research in mental health service delivery across Western Sydney's diverse communities.