Dr. Sean Cowlishaw

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sean Cowlishaw is an Associate Professor in the Monash School of Psychological Sciences and an Impact Fellow at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health. He has held key positions at Phoenix Australia Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health and the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Melbourne, where he focused on trauma-related research from 2017 to 2023. His research expertise encompasses trauma adversities, violence, and addictive behaviors, with significant translational work engaging policymakers and end users. He has led innovative projects addressing Intimate Partner Violence and has authored guidelines on the treatment of Acute Stress Disorder and PTSD. Cowlishaw's work also spans disaster mental health, including interventions following major bushfires and pandemics. Additionally, he investigates gambling addiction, integrating insights on trauma and service-level interventions. His contributions align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and mental health.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

— Present

Phoenix Australia Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne • Melbourne, Australia

Conducted research focused on posttraumatic mental health.

Research Fellow

— Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, UK

Investigation of social and community medicine related to psychological health.

Lecturer

— Present

Lancaster University • Lancaster, UK

Taught and conducted research in psychology.

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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