Christopher Patterson

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Dr Christopher Patterson is Associate Professor and Head of Students at the School of Nursing, University of Wollongong, and a Registered Nurse, with specialist qualifications in mental health.

Christopher is an active researcher, with research interests that include teaching and learning within the nursing workforce, mental health stigma and improving the health of people with lived experience of mental illness.

Christopher is also the co-founder/co-director of the award-winning initiative, Recovery Camp (www.recoverycamp.com.au)

Experience

  • 2024–present
    Associate Professor, School of Nursing, University of Wollongong
  • 2013–present
    Director, Recovery Camp Pty Ltd
  • 2022–2024
    Senior Lecturer, School of Nursing, University of Wollongong
  • 2012–2021
    Lecturer, School of Nursing, University of Wollongong
  • 2011–2012
    Clinical Nurse Consultant, Caritas Mental Health Unit, St Vincent's Hosp, Sydney
  • 2010–2011
    Nursing Unit Manager, Caritas Mental Health Unit, St Vincent's Hosp, Sydney

Education

  • 2021 
    University of South Australia, Doctor of Philosophy
  • 2010 
    University of Wollongong, Master of Nursing (Mental Health)
  • 2005 
    University of Wollongong, Bachelor of Nursing (Hons)
  • 2004 
    University of Wollongong, Bachelor of Nursing

Professional Memberships

  • Australian College of Mental Health Nurses

Contact Christopher for

  • General
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  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision