Jaelea Skehan

Ph.D.

Director, Everymind<br> Conjoint Lecturer, College of Health Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle<br>

https://www.everymind.org.au

Dr. Jaelea Skehan OAM is a psychologist, researcher, and policy adviser, internationally recognised for her leadership in mental health and suicide prevention. As the Director of Everymind, she champions evidence-based, community-driven approaches to improve wellbeing.

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<p>Dr. Jaelea Skehan OAM is an internationally respected leader in the prevention of mental ill-health and suicide. She is a registered psychologist, researcher, facilitator and policy adviser. Jaelea has worked at Everymind since 2001 and was appointed as the Director in 2012.</p><br> <p>Between 2019 and 2020, Jaelea took leave from Everymind to head up the National Suicide Prevention Taskforce, supporting the work of the Prime Minister's Adviser on Suicide Prevention.</p><br> <p>Jaelea is passionate about translating evidence into practice and building the capacity of individuals, families, organisations and communities to be involved in mental health and suicide prevention. She is committed to innovation, harnessing the voice of lived experience and supporting greater uptake of prevention evidence.</p>