Bridianne O'Dea

Little Heroes Professor of Child and Adolescent Mental Health

College of Education, Psychology and Social Work

bridianne.odea@flinders.edu.au

Sydney Home Office

GPO Box 2100, Adelaide 5001, South Australia

Professor Bridianne O'Dea is a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Investigator at the Flinders Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing.

Professor O'Dea leads a rigorous program of research that uses novel digital technologies for the prevention, early intervention, and treatment of mental health problems in adolescents. Professor O'Dea's work integrates the disciplines of psychology, public health, and computer science to design and test digital solutions for mental health problems that are not only effective but engaging and scalable. Professor O'Dea's vision is to ensure that all young Australians have timely access to appropriate and effective mental healthcare.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Hons), University of Sydney (2009)

Graduate Diploma in Education (Higher Educational Studies), University of Sydney (2011)

PhD (Health Sciences), University of Sydney (2013)

Honours, awards and grants

Top 25 Brilliant Australian Women in Digital Health Award, Telstra Health (2021)

International Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Digital Innovation Award (Highly Commended) (2021)

Bupa Emerging Health Researcher Award (Finalist) (2018)

theMHS Early Career Research Award - Innovation (2017)

NSW Young Tall Poppy Award (2017)

Expert for media contact

Adolescents