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Email

david.coghill@unimelb.edu.au

Credentials


Position
FMFC Chair of Developmental Mental Health
Department of Paediatrics
Education
Doctorate (Research)
University of Dundee
Doctorate (Coursework)
The University of Edinburgh
Bachelors Degree (Honours)
The University of Edinburgh
ORCID

0000-0003-3017-9737

Prof Dave Coghill

FMFC Chair of Developmental Mental Health
Department of Paediatrics

480 Scholarly works
11 Projects

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Can Leucovorin (Folinic Acid) Treat Autism Features?
    DOI: 10.1007/s40263-026-01273-0
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Clinical practice guidelines for mental health conditions in children and adolescents: A systematic review
    DOI: 10.1177/00048674251405141
  • 2026

    Journal article

    A comprehensive longitudinal analysis of changes during Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder pharmacological treatments: Relationships between clinical measures, QbCheck and Conners CPT-II
    DOI: 10.1002/jcv2.70021
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Demographics, Services, and Practices in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Coaching in the US
    DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.52407
  • 2025

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    A Randomized Cross-Over Trial of Lisdexamfetamine for Conduct Disorder in Children
  • 2024

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    IMPROVING TREATMENT EQUITY and OUTCOMES for ADHD
  • 2017

    Research Grant

    Towards an Evidence-Based and Equitable Mental Health System for Children in Australia
Dave Coghill

Latest Honours,
Awards and Fellowships


2010
Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (FRCPsych)
1991
Member of the Royal College of Psychology (MRCPsych)

RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS

  • 2026

    Journal article

    Teams, tools, and time: a mixed methods study of workforce practices to identify mental health concerns in young people with complex communication needs
    DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2025.2543055
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Quantitative susceptibility mapping of brain iron in adult ADHD
    DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1735191
  • 2026

    Journal article

    Editorial: Rigorous Methods Matter: Reassessing Acetaminophen Safety in Pregnancy
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2025.11.011
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Wearable Signals for Diagnosing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adolescents: A Feasibility Study
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jaacop.2024.11.003
  • 2025

    Journal article

    The Long-Term Impact of ADHD on Children and Adolescents’ Health-Related Quality of Life: Results From a Longitudinal Population-Based Australian Study
    DOI: 10.1177/10870547251353366
  • 2025

    Journal article

    Foundations of the ALIVE National Centre for Mental Health Research Translation: Impact evaluation protocol
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ssmmh.2025.100525

RECENT PROJECTS

  • 2026

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Pharmacogenetics to Improve Drug Tolerability in Child Psychiatry
  • 2024

    Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)

    Improving Health Outcomes via the Australian Research Consortium for Trans Youth and Children (ARCTYC)

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