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North Terrace Campus
Level 4, Hughes Building
The University of Adelaide
SA 5005
AUSTRALIA
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Amanda Osborn

Room 252, Hughes Building

Phone: +61 (08) 8313 0461

Fax +61 (08) 8303 3770

amanda.osborn@adelaide.edu.au

Area of Research

Traumatic brain injury; Suicidology

Memberships

Student member Australian Psychological Society

Golden Key Honour Society

Awards

Australian Postgraduate Award

Psychology Research Interests

My PhD research will explore the influence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviour. Whilst some studies suggest there is an increased risk of serious suicidology following TBI, the prevalence and the mechanisms behind this phenomenon have not been established. Proposals range from psycho-social, neurobiological or genetic explanations, to a synergistic combination of each factor. Improved understanding will enhance awareness of individuals at an increased risk of suicidal behaviour, and assist clinicians design and undertake suicide prevention programs.