David Castle is a Professor and Clinician Scientist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Tasmania. With a rich background in adult psychiatry, he specializes in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders including cannabis and methamphetamines, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and body dysmorphic disorder. He has served as a Consultant Psychiatrist at the Royal Hobart Hospital and has held prominent academic roles, including being the Inaugural Director of the Centre for Complex Interventions at the University of Toronto. David has extensive experience in conducting clinical trials and has been successful in attracting significant grant funding for various research projects. He has published extensively in prestigious journals and authored 28 books, contributing to the scientific community through numerous presentations and mentoring junior colleagues. His passion for teaching is complemented by his commitment to clinical research, believing in the importance of evidence-based practices in psychiatry. Over his career, he has received several prestigious accolades for his contributions to mental health.
University of Tasmania • Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Leading research and clinical practice in adult psychiatry.
Royal Hobart Hospital • Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Providing psychiatric services in a clinical setting.
University of Melbourne • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Conducted research and taught in the field of psychiatry.
Centre for Complex Interventions, University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Oversaw research initiatives in complex psychiatric interventions.