- Psychiatry & Mental Health, School of Clinical Medicine, University New South Wales, UNSW
Professor of Mental Health in the School of Psychiatry at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), specialising in the psychological impact of trauma across diverse populations. His research focuses on forced displacement, post-conflict mental health, occupational injury, military and emergency responder well-being, and psychosocial hazards.
Professor Steel has led research programs and developed clinical services for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), moral injury, and mental health risks among refugees, veterans, and first responders. With over 200 peer-reviewed publications, his work has influenced national and international mental health policies, advancing trauma-informed care and evidence-based interventions for high-risk and displaced populations worldwide.
Experience
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2014–2024Profesoral Chair of Trauma and Mental Health, UNSW & St John of God Health Care
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2011–2014Associate Professor, UNSW
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2002–2014Clinical and Research Psychologist, UNSW & Liverpool Hospital
Education
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2008UNSW, PhD
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1995UNSW, M.Clin.Psych
Research Areas
- Mental Health (111714)
- Public Health And Health Services (1117)
- Public Policy (160510)
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