Michael Kyrios

Michael Kyrios (born 30 December 1958) is an Australian clinical psychologist. He is an emeritus professor at Flinders University, after serving as Vice-President and Executive Dean at the university's College of Education, Psychology and Social Work.[1]

He was previously a professor at the Australian National University and the director of its Research School of Psychology,[2] and president of the Australian Psychological Society from 2014 to 2016.[3] His other previous appointments include Swinburne University of Technology and the University of Melbourne. His research focuses on areas such as obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), addiction, anxiety, and depression. More recently, he has developed approaches to coping mentally and facilitating wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic [[see Órama Institute at Flinders University [4]]].

He has also developed online treatments for OCD and hoarding.[5]

References
  1. "New leader joins College of Education, Psychology and Social Work". Flinders University. 9 October 2017. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
  2. "ANU appoints Michael Kyrios to head Psychology". MyScience. 31 March 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  3. "Past presidents and chairpersons". Australian Psychological Society. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
  4. "Orama is Flinders University's Institute for Mental Health and Wellbeing".
  5. Spinks, Peter (31 May 2016). "Online therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder beats medication". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  • from the Flinders University


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