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Email

tvarker@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials


Position
Principal Research Fellow
Department of Psychiatry
Education
PhD
Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelors Degree (Honours)
Swinburne University of Technology
Graduate Diploma
Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelors Degree
University of Melbourne
ORCID

0000-0002-7139-062X

A/Prof Tracey Varker

Principal Research Fellow
Department of Psychiatry

162 Scholarly works
5 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Study protocol: A micro-randomized trial for a just-in-time adaptive intervention to manage problem anger after trauma (Shift)
    DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2026.106703
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Systematic review and meta-analyses of nonpharmacological interventions for co-occurring chronic pain and posttraumatic stress disorder
    DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003880
  • 2025

    Journal article

    A randomized controlled trial of a trauma-informed smartphone application in reducing firefighters’ mental health symptoms
    DOI: 10.1038/s41746-025-02092-1
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Response to letter to the editor by Chen et al. regarding early psychiatric intervention assessment and intervention service pilot study
    DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2025.101452
  • 2021

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Developing a Just-in-Time-Adaptive-Intervention for Problem Anger
  • 2020

    Research contracts (non-grants)

    Early Detection and Intervention to Optimise the Mental Health of Frontline Workers
  • 2020

    Research contracts (non-grants)

    Early Detection and Intervention to Optimise the Mental Health of Frontline Workers
Tracey Varker

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

  • 2025

    Journal article

    Findings of a pilot randomised controlled trial of an early psychiatric assessment, referral, and intervention study for intensive care patients
    DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2025.101302
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Co-Designing Lived Experience Guide Support for First Responder Mental Health: Defining the Role and Considerations for Implementation
    DOI: 10.1111/hex.70461
  • 2025

    Conference Proceedings

    659. A randomised controlled trial of a smartphone application as an early intervention to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and posttraumatic stress in first responders
    DOI: 10.1093/ijnp/pyaf052.400
  • 2025

    Journal article

    A mixed-methods investigation of a digital mental health tool to manage posttrauma anger
    DOI: 10.1002/jts.23126
  • 2025

    Journal article

    A scoping review of psychosocial interventions delivered by non–mental health workers following disaster events
    DOI: 10.1002/jts.23127
  • 2025

    Journal article

    A Just-in-Time Adaptive Intervention (Shift) to Manage Problem Anger After Trauma: Co-Design and Development Study
    DOI: 10.2196/62960

RECENT PROJECTS

  • 2021

    Research Grant

    Developing a Just-in-Time-Adaptive-Intervention for Problem Anger
  • 2020

    Research Grant

    Improving Understanding of the Relationship Between Anger, Aggression, and Suicidality in Serving and Ex-Serving Australian Defence Force Members

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