Nash worked as a medical officer in Hong Kong 1933-1938, before leaving for Britain with her family. Returning to Australia at the outbreak of World War II, Nash proceeded to hold a number of positions in the medical field, leading to five years working for the mental health department, which ended with her setting up private practice as a consulting psychiatrist.
Dr. Christie Huddleston was a founding member of the Foundation for the History of Women in Medicine.
American psychologist and medical doctor who researched cults
Beverley Raphael was a psychiatrist who held chairs at the Australian and the Universities of Queensland, Western Sydney and Newcastle. Much of her research was centred on exploring psychiatric vulnerability, trauma, grief and preventive psychiatry.
Constance Davey was a psychologist in the South Australian Education Department from 1924 after having studied in Adelaide and in England. She was active in child welfare and training, and lectured in Psychology at the University of Adelaide 1927-1950.
Founder of psycho-oncology
Australian nurse and educator
Anita Mühl was an American psychiatrist who specialised in children’s needs.
For the more than 20 years Dr Doseena Fergie has dedicated her time to building strong, healthy and skilled Aboriginal communities in Victoria, Australia.
Dr Jayashri Kulkarni is internationally recognised for her work in the treatment of mental health disorders, particularly in women’s mental health, pioneering the use of oestrogen as a treatment in schizophrenia.