Jonathan Kuek
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Summary
I am a doctoral candidate and mental health researcher at the University of Sydney, specializing in recovery approaches to the management and understanding of mental health conditions. I am a published author and serve as a journal reviewer for various peer-reviewed journals. I am an active independent mental health advocate, volunteer group leader, and strong believer in youth volunteerism and empowerment. In my free time, I mentor undergraduate psychology students, volunteer actively serving the mental health population, and provide various forms of advisory, administrative, and logistical support for multiple other social service organizations in Singapore. I recently launched the Total Wellness Initiative, to promote and encourage people to take the first step towards being more intentional in caring about their well-being. I hope to decommodify wellness and rewrite the narrative on how it is being discussed.
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Work Experience
Research Assistant Jun 2019 - Jun 2021
Institute of Mental Health Singapore• Conducted literature reviews for various mental healthcare projects (Topics include: Mental health and health policy, palliative care, service user abuse, infection control protocols, and peer support services)
• Gathered quantitative data from service providers and users in the hospital using standardized and validated measures
• Supported preparation of book chapter and manuscripts for publication
• Transcribed and coded qualitative interview data using NVivo
Doctoral Researcher Jul 2018 - Present
The University of Sydney AustraliaMy doctoral project explores the meaning of recovery within the mental health context. We will be doing this by using a qualitative approach to carefully unpack the meaning of this construct to 3 relevant groups - people in recovery, caregivers of people in recovery, and mental health professionals.
Research Associate Oct 2017 - Feb 2018
CET Global Pte Ltd Singapore• Conducted literature reviews on local and international skills frameworks, licensing procedures, and regulatory bodies for tourism and management consultancy sectors
Research Assistant Sep 2016 - Jun 2019
James Cook University, Singapore Singapore• Conducted literature reviews and prepared manuscripts for publication (Topics include: Anxiety disorders, animal-assisted activities, depression, schizophrenia, mental health e-interventions, smartphone interventions, mindfulness, suicide, and quality of life for people experiencing mental health conditions)
• Administered neuropsychological test (The Jansari assessment of executive functions)
• Gathered quantitative questionnaire data for a pilot study on racism in Singapore
• Formulated a qualitative semi-structured interview schedule for use in a study on animal-assisted activities
• Assisted in preparation of a book for publication
• Assisted in preparation of grants for various projects
Education
Bachelor Of Psychology (Psychology) Oct 2013 - Oct 2017
James Cook University AustraliaOther Skills
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