Dr. Wai Chen

Professor

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Biography

Professor Wai Chen in Youth Mental Health and Developmental Neuropsychiatry at Fiona Stanley Hospital has extensive experience in mental health research and teaching. He is the Psychiatry Discipline Lead at Curtin Medical School and holds adjunct professorships at multiple institutions including the University of Western Australia and the University of Notre Dame Australia. Chen has made significant contributions to the field including research on ADHD, neurodevelopmental disorders, and emotional dysregulation. He has been an external peer reviewer for the DSM-5 Clinical Public Health Committee and has published extensively, including a chapter in the forthcoming Oxford Textbook of Neuropsychiatry. Chen's research has directed attention to understanding and improving mental health in children and adolescents, particularly those with ADHD and related conditions. He has received notable funding for innovative projects aimed at enhancing health literacy and addressing youth mental health challenges. His work has established strong connections with international networks and his expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, demonstrating a commitment to improving educational and health outcomes globally.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Fiona Stanley Hospital • Perth, Australia

Leading in Youth Mental Health and Developmental Neuropsychiatry.

Psychiatry Discipline Lead

— Present

Curtin Medical School • Perth, Australia

Oversight of Psychiatry curriculum and research.

Adjunct Professor

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Contributing to mental health education and research.

Adjunct Professor

— Present

University of Notre Dame Australia • Perth, Australia

Engaging in research related to mental health.

Adjunct Professor

— Present

Murdoch University • Perth, Australia

Research and teaching in psychology.

Awards

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BMA Medical Book 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
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