Rate My Professor Alannah Corson Keogh

Dr. Alannah Corson Keogh serves as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Psychological Medicine at the University of Otago, located within the Faculty of Medicine's Health Sciences Division in Dunedin, New Zealand. She is a registered Clinical Psychologist, known as Kaimātai Hauora Hinengaro, with qualifications including a PhD and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PGDipClPs), both obtained from the University of Otago. Her doctoral thesis, completed in 2023 and supervised by Dione Healey, is titled 'The interrelations between parent-child interactions and the development of self-regulation and language skills in early childhood.' This work examined the relationships between parent-child dynamics and developmental outcomes in young children, contributing to understanding self-regulation and early language development. Dr. Corson Keogh's Google Scholar profile lists research interests in self-regulation and child development, aligning with her PhD focus.

In parallel with her postdoctoral role, Dr. Corson Keogh works as a wellbeing clinical psychologist at Student Health Services at the University of Otago and as a postdoctoral research fellow for Brightside Aotearoa. Her current research interests include tertiary student wellbeing, mental health support-seeking behaviors, and the barriers and facilitators to help-seeking among university students. She has explored these themes in studies addressing mental health challenges in higher education settings. A notable publication co-authored by Dr. Corson Keogh is 'Seeking Support: The Voice of Young Men Who Have Experienced Sexual Harm During Their Life Course,' published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence in 2024, with collaborators including Melanie Beres, Louise Dixon, and Gareth J. Treharne. This article highlights experiences of young men and support mechanisms following sexual harm. Her contributions appear in peer-reviewed journals, reflecting her expertise in psychological medicine and clinical practice. Dr. Corson Keogh maintains an active presence in academic outputs through the University of Otago's OUR Archive and ResearchGate, where her profile is affiliated with the Department of Psychological Medicine.