Dr. Sophie Li

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sophie Li is a Clinical Psychologist and a Research Fellow at the Black Dog Institute specializing in youth mental health. She completed her BPsychol (Hons), MPsychol(Clinical), and PhD at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Her PhD, awarded in 2008, focused on behavioral neuroscience under the supervision of Prof. Westbrook. Between 2008 and 2016, she worked as a clinical psychologist in both public and private health settings, gaining extensive experience in clinical psychology and education. Dr. Li's research expertise includes understanding cognitive-behavioral mechanisms underlying psychopathology, with a particular focus on developing innovative interventions for youth experiencing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia. She is currently expanding her work on the mechanistic links between youth depression and sleep difficulties and is investigating the application of digital technology in emotion regulation strategies. Dr. Li prioritizes community engagement to promote mental health awareness among youth and has led various outreach initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Psychologist Research Fellow

2022-07-01 — Present

Black Dog Institute • Randwick, NSW, Australia

Conducting research on youth mental health, focusing on insomnia and digital health interventions.

Requirements for University of New South Wales

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.