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John Hurley
SFHEA, B(Counselling)(UNE), PGDip(MentalHlthNurs)(JCU), MSc(Nursing)(USQ), PhD(USQ)
Professor
Biography
John Hurley is a professor of mental health at Southern Cross University working across research, education and clinical roles, as well as contributing to the Faculty of Health leadership. Professor Hurley is the Director for Higher Degree Research and Training for the Faculty of Health, and has served on the faculty’s executive since 2018.
John's work contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals
Research
John has over 100 international peer reviewed publications with his work attracting over 4000 citations, resulting in a h index of 33 and an i10 index of 81. His research focus are mental health workforce capability, emotional intelligence, and young people’s mental health.
Teaching
Professor Hurley has designed and developed multiple successful multi-disciplinary post graduate education and training courses, and was the first Southern Cross University staff member to be awarded a Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy.
Other
Clinically, John has extensive experience in youth mental health through Headspace, as well as in acute community mental health services, and as a gestalt psychotherapist.