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Dimity is a Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Psychology, Faculty of Health, at the University of Canberra and a lead researcher in the Mental health harm Prevention Area of Research Strength. Dimity is the Course Convener for the Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours) program, and convenes the 4th year level unit in Issues in Psychological Research and Practice. Dr Crisp also has extensive experience as a Research Trial Manager having coordinated large scale randomised controlled trials in different areas of community mental health. Her current research focuses on mental health and wellbeing in emerging adulthood. Her research interests also extend to the mental health of health professionals; and the transition of older adults from living in the community to a retirement village.
Research interests
- Community mental health and wellbeing
- Mental health promotion
- Youth metnal health
- Help-seeking
- Student engagement, satisfaction and performance
- Transitions In Later Life
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Transitions in Later Life: The Impact of residential relocation on well-being, Australian National University
Award Date: 20 Jan 2019
Master, Antecedents to attitude change through mental illness education
Award Date: 20 Mar 2018
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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CHS UC Mental Health PhD Scholarship
SMYTH, A. (CI), Crisp, D. (CoI), MYLEK, M. (CoI) & ROCHE, M. (CoI)
1/04/24 → 31/03/28
Project: Research
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Review of headspace Community Awareness and Engagement work function
Crisp, D. (CI)
1/02/25 → 30/09/25
Project: Research
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Identifying and reducing unique occupational stressors for digital forensics experts
Kelty, S. (CI), ROBERTSON, J. (CoI), WALKER, I. (CoI) & Crisp, D. (CoI)
1/01/19 → 31/01/22
Project: Research
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Mental Health in Elite Sports-student Josh Sebbens - Schedule 7 under UC Umbrella 2012000356.
HASSMEN, P. (CI) & Crisp, D. (CoI)
1/12/14 → 31/12/17
Project: Research
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From Failing to Exceeding User Expectations: A Large-Scale Study Exploring the Role of Expectation Gap Magnitude and Direction in Robot Adoption Intention
Hu, A.A.-L., Crisp, D., Konrad, S., Herath, D. & Busby Grant, J., 16 Mar 2026, Companion Proceedings of the 21st ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction, HRI Companion 2026. Baillie, L., Smart, W. D., De Graaf, M., Gombolay, M. & Torre, I. (eds.). United States: Association for Computing Machinery, Inc, p. 263–267 5 p. (Companion Proceedings of the 21st ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction, HRI Companion 2026).Research output: A Conference proceeding or a Chapter in Book › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Barriers to Self-Care and Seeking Help Among Mental Health Professionals and Trainees: A Systematic Review
Crisp, D. & Bartels, M., 2025, In: Clinical Psychology: science and practice. p. 1-13 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparing the mental health of Australian university students with that of young people who are not in higher education
Crisp, D., Albrecht, S. & RICKWOOD, D., 2025, In: Higher Education. p. 1-12 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Dimensions of Cisheteronormativity that Influence Healthcare Utilization Practices in LGBTQ+ Populations: A Systematic Review
Bartels, M., Ng Tseung-Wong, C., Crisp, D. & Brown, P. M., Feb 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Social Science and Medicine. p. 1-72 72 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Revisiting the Factor Structure of the Mental Health Continuum Short Form (MHC-SF): Evidence for a General Wellbeing Factor?
Burns, R. A., Crisp, D. A., Butterworth, P., Cosgrove, M., Rickwood, D., Richard-Sephton, P. B. & Rieger, E., Dec 2025, In: Journal of Happiness Studies. 26, 8, p. 1-26 26 p., 137.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Using guided peer support to improve the mental health and wellbeing of university students
CRISP, D. (Speaker)
2017Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Positive Minds: Evaluating a peer support program for improving university student wellbeing.
CRISP, D. (Speaker)
2017Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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An investigation of approaches to learning, engagement, satisfaction and academic achievement in first year university students
CRISP, D. (Speaker)
Aug 2014Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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An investigation of the IRT retirement community landscape
CRISP, D. (Speaker)
2014Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Press/Media
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Report Summarizes Mental Health Diseases and Conditions Study Findings from Australian National University [Revisiting the Factor Structure of the Mental Health Continuum Short Form (Mhc-sf): Evidence for a General Wellbeing Factor?]
25/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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New COVID-19 Study Findings Have Been Reported by Researchers at Australian National University (The impact of COVID-19 on the trajectory of Australian tertiary students' mental health, 2017-2023)
6/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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New Mental Health Diseases and Conditions Study Findings Have Been Reported from University of Canberra (Barriers To Self-care and Seeking Help Among Mental Health Professionals and Trainees: a Systematic Review)
4/07/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Study Results from University of Canberra Provide New Insights into Mental Health Diseases and Conditions (The complete mental health of Australia's adolescents and emerging adults: distress and wellbeing across 3 nationally representative ...)
21/03/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment