Research
My PhD research program at the Centre for Youth Mental Health/Orygen, University of Melbourne focuses on utilising cutting-edge AI methods to predict and prevent suicide in youth, and marginalised populations. This work has been recognised through more than 20 national and international awards, totalling over $200,000 in competitive honours and prizes. Alongside my research, I am committed to developing the next generation of psychologists — having supervised four Honours students, all of whom graduated with First Class Honours marks.
Please access my latest research work on Google Scholar
LGBTQ+ Mental Health
My research explores factors that contribute to higher rates of psychological and relationship distress among LGBTQ+ individuals and same-sex couples in Australia. This shows that important factors include chronic exposure to societal stigma, discrimination, concealment of one's identity and a lack of social support.
AI in Mental Health
This line of research uses artificial intelligence methodologies, including daily smartphone surveys and machine learning models, to predict and prevent suicide risk at the earliest possible stage. My work centres on developing models that can identify who is at risk of engaging in self-harm and suicidal behaviours, experiencing relapses in depression, and deteriorating in their mental health — before a crisis point is reached.
My office
27 Royal Parade
Parkville VIC 3052
Contacts
info@joshnguyen.com.au
(03) 7003 2648