Dr. Ashleigh Lin

Professor

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Biography

Ashleigh Lin is a NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow and a researcher specializing in youth mental health. Her work focuses on the detection and prevention of mental ill health among young people, with a particular interest in marginalized youth, including those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and Aboriginal. She is committed to addressing the disparities faced by these communities in the context of mental health and aligns her research with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Ashleigh holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Melbourne, where her research examined neurocognitive function and the risks associated with psychosis. She also earned her Master of Clinical Neuropsychology and Honour's degree from the same institution, and a Bachelor's degree from Curtin University. In addition to her academic contributions, she holds external positions such as President of the Australian Professional Association for Transgender Health and has served on various boards and committees dedicated to improving mental health services. Ashleigh Lin's research interests encompass various facets of mental health, particularly evaluating services for LGBTQIA+ individuals, as well as understanding how social factors affect the psychological well-being of young people.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Awards

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Vice-Chancellor's Mid-Career Research Award

2024-11-27
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Minister’s Award WA Mental Health Awards

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
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