Dr Oliver Watkeys
PhD (Psychiatry), UNSW, 2021.
Bachelor of Psychology, University of Newcastle, 2016.
My research is focused on understanding the processes involved in the development of mental illness. Using a combination of epidemiological, genetic, and machine learning techniques, I strive to elucidate the interplay between different risk and protective factors for mental health difficulties. I am currently investigating factors which might be protective against adolescent suicidal ideation/self-harm following exposure to adverse childhood experiences.
- Publications
- Grants
- Awards
2024-25 Suicide Prevention Australia Post-Doctoral Fellowship (RG233038). Protective factors against suicide in the face of adverse childhood experiences. CIs: Watkeys, OJ.
Faculty of Science and IT Medal, University of Newcastle – 2016
Professor Barney Fenelon Prize in Neuropsychology, University of Newcastle – 2016
Vice Chancellor’s Honours Scholarship, University of Newcastle – 2016
Delta Electricity Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship, University of Newcastle – 2015
Faculty of Science and IT Summer Vacation Scholarship, University of Newcastle – 2014
PSYCH1020 Textbook Publisher Prize, University of Newcastle – 2012
Faculty of Science and IT commendation list, University of Newcastle – 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016