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Dr. Zac Seidler is an Associate Professor with the Centre for Youth Mental Health at The University of Melbourne and serves as the Global Director of Men's Health Research at Movember. He leads a large international research team focused on understanding and addressing critical issues in men's mental health.
His primary research interests include:
- Male suicide prevention and relationship breakdown
- Anxiety disorders in men and help-seeking behaviors
- Masculinity norms and their impact on mental health
- Male experiences of sexual abuse and disclosure barriers
- Social media's impact on youth mental health
His recent publications reveal a strong focus on the intersection of masculinity and mental health crises, with particular attention to how relationship breakdowns increase suicide risk among men and why men often delay seeking help for anxiety until reaching crisis points. His work has identified significant gender differences in mental health presentation and help-seeking patterns.
Dr. Seidler has received notable recognition for his work:
- Emerging Researcher award from Suicide Prevention Australia (2020)
- Emerging Researcher award from BUPA (2021)
- H. Tasman Lovell University Medal for best Psychology PhD Thesis
He actively advises government bodies on mental health and domestic violence policy at state, federal, and international levels, and is frequently featured in major media outlets including ABC, BBC, Sky News, The Guardian, and The Sydney Morning Herald. His project 'Men in Mind' represents the world's first training program for mental health clinicians focused on understanding and responding to men's distress.
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