Dr Emily Macleod is a Research Fellow and Clinical Psychologist at the Centre for Mental Health Research at ANU. She has research interests in disaster psychology and supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing. Her PhD was in Developmental Psychology, focusing on talking to children about their emotional experiences.

Dr Macleod is currently working on projects that include evaluating the effectiveness of a mental health literacy program for promoting wellbeing in primary school children, and understanding the impacts of bushfire and other disasters on mental health and resilience. She is also supporting the development of resources relating to disaster support for children and families.