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Dr Caroline Heary

PhD M.Psych BA

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Senior Lecturer
School of Psychology
University of Galway
T: Ext. 5059
E: caroline.heary@universityofgalway.ie
Associate Professor & Vice-Dean (Undergraduate Studies)
School of Psychology
University of Galway
E: caroline.heary@universityofgalway.ie
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Biography

Caroline Heary graduated with a BA from the University College Dublin (UCD), after which she completed a Masters of Psychological Science in Health Psychology in NUI, Galway. She subsequently returned to UCD, where she completed her PhD on the development of an instrument to assess children's satisfaction with hospital services (under the supervision of Dr. Eilis Hennessy & Prof. Hannah McGee).

Having worked as a researcher in the Children's Research Centre, Trinity College Dublin, she then obtained a post-doctoral research fellowship from the National Children's Office. She was appointed to her post in NUI, Galway in November 2003. 

Caroline's professional activities include:


  1. Member of the Growing Up In Ireland Policy Advisory Group/ Research and Practice Advisory Group (2023 onwards) and formerly member of the Scientific advisory group; Health Panel, Growing up in Ireland, Phase 2 (2015 to 2023). 
  2. European Paediatric Psychology Network Board Member (2020 to date) (and founding member of EPPN)
  3. Helium Arts¿ Creative Health Hub West Advisory Group Committee Meeting
  4. Planet Youth West, Research and Data subgroup 
  5. Young Ireland, Academic Advisory Panel
  • Former activities include
      • Research Officer & Committee Member, Special Interest Group in Paediatric Psychology, Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)
      • Member of the International Committee, Society of Pediatric Psychology, APA (2018-2023)
      • Member of the Council of the Psychological Society of Ireland (2004-2007)
      • Co-Founder, Youth Academy (NUI, Galway
      • Secretary of the local organising committee of the European Health Psychology Conference (hosted by School of Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway, August 2005
      • Member of the Scientific Committee, European Health Psychology Conference (2005; 2023; 2024)
      • Member of the Academic Advisory Board, The Irish Centre for Talented Youth, Dublin City University (2002-2016).

Research Interests

  1. Caroline has specific interests in the social context of health and wellbeing during childhood and adolescence. Specific research themes include:
    • Youth Mental health:
      • Stigma associated with chronic health conditions during childhood & adolescence
      • Help-seeking for mental health difficulties
      • Risk & Protective factors for young people's wellbeing (role of peers, family, school)
      • Mental health literacy
      • Evidence-based interventions
      • School mental health
      • Development of Youth Mental Health services
    • Paediatric Psychology
      • Psychosocial issues associated with childhood chronic illness
      • Mental health needs for young people living with a chronic physical condition
      • Social support; Peer support
      • Transition from paediatric to adult health care

    • Health behaviours of children and adolescents (physical activity, sedentary behaviour, sleep, healthy eating)
      • Prevention and early intervention
      • Socio-ecological approaches 

    Health behaviours of children and adolescents and the role of parent and peers
    Caroline is involved in a number of projects on factors relating to healthy eating, physical activity and the sedentary behaviours of children.

    1. Co-applicant on a HRB ICE award on 'designing, evaluating and implementing a pilot complex intervention on childhood obesity' (2016-2019). For more information on this project check out our Cherish website (Choosing Healthy Eating for Infant Health): https://cherishstudy.com/
    2. Caroline was a collaborator on the following research led by Dr. Colette Kelly (School of Health Promotion): Weaning Practices on the Island of Ireland: A Qualitative Approach (funded by safefood).
    3. In 2011, Caroline spent a period of time as a visiting research associate of the Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, where Prof. Dianne Neumark-Sztainer was her host (and the Project EAT team).

    Youth Mental Health 

    1. Caroline works closely with Dr. Eilis Hennessy (Department of Psychology, University College Dublin) and Dr. Lorraine Swords (Children's Research Centre, TCD) on research relating to understanding the acceptance of children with mental health difficulties; the stigma that  children and families can experience and exploring help-seeking for psychological issues during adolescence and young adulthood. This research team have been successful in receiving funding from the Irish Research Council for Humanities and Social Sciences and the Millennium Research Fund, National University of Ireland, Galway.
    2. In 2009, Caroline Heary & Eilis Hennessy received a Health Research Award from the Health Research Board to carry out research on the stigmatization of psychological difficulties in children: An exploration of self and public stigma.
    3. During her sabbatical period (2011), Caroline spent a period of time at the Illinois Institute of Psychology & the National Consortium of Stigma and Empowerment with Prof. Pat Corrigan
    4. Caroline was a core partner of YOULEAD a consortium of youth mental health researchers responsible for the delivery of a new doctoral training programme in Youth Mental Health (funded by the Health Research Board, 2018-2023): http://www.nuigalway.ie/youlead/

    Psychosocial issues associated with childhood chronic illness
    Caroline is currently working on a number of paediatric psychology projects including:
    • Pathways to Improving Transition to Adult services & Enhancing Self-Management in Adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis (Caroline Heary, PI; Funded by the Health Research Board & Cystic Fibrosis Ireland). Postdoctoral Researcher: Dr. Angeline Traynor; Collaborating with Children¿s Health Ireland, St. Vincents University Hospital & Sick Kids Toronto (2023-25)
    • Exploring the feasibility & acceptability of a nature-based therapeutic intervention for children with a chronic health condition (Clinical Trainee Laura McDonnell in collaboration with Children¿s Health Ireland)
    • Exploring healthcare participation experiences of adolescents living with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (Sarah Quinn, former Clinical trainee 2024; in collaboration with Children¿s Health Ireland)
    • Role of arts based interventions in supporting children during outpatient visits (in collaboration with Helium Arts).
    Prior to moving to NUI, Galway, Caroline worked as the lead researcher on a national study of children with acquired brain injury based in TCD, which was commissioned by the National Rehabilitation Hospital. 
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    Research Projects

      Project Start Date End Date
    Le Chéile: Working together to support young people and families during the transition from paediatric to adult services 17-FEB-25 17-NOV-25
    Exploring First Time Parent Involvement in Community Based Infant Mental Health Research 13-SEP-24
    Pathways to Improving Transition to Adult services & Enhancing Self-Management in Adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis: A New Era of Treatments 09-DEC-22
    Review in relation to national and international evidence and best practice in provision of youth mental health services up to 25 years including a mapping of current and projected future presentations of 18- 25 year olds 01-DEC-22 01-DEC-23
    Informing Youth Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Promotion through Secondary Analysis of the Planet Youth Datasets (Inform - YSP) 10-JAN-22
    Mood Movement network 04-JAN-21
    HRB Sphere Funded Scholar Marita Hennessey 01-OCT-15 31-DEC-23
    HRB HRA 2009 269 CAROLINE HEARY 01-OCT-09 30-SEP-12
    PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS IN PREDICTING CHILDREN FOOD 01-JUN-08 31-MAR-11
    MF24 2005 M CAROLINE HEARY 01-MAR-06 18-JUN-09

    Contract Researchers

      Researcher Name Project Role Funding Body
    Dr. Angeline Traynor Pathways to Improving Transition to Adult services & Enhancing Self-Management in Adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis: A New Era of Treatments Post-doctoral researcher Health Research Board (HRB)

    Peer Reviewed Journals

      Year Publication
    (2023) 'Youth Suicide and Self-Harm: Latent Class Profiles of Adversity and the Moderating Roles of Perceived Support and Sense of Safety'
    Silke, C., Brady, B., Devaney, C., O'Brien, C., Durcan, M., Bunting, B. & Heary, C. (2023) 'Youth Suicide and Self-Harm: Latent Class Profiles of Adversity and the Moderating Roles of Perceived Support and Sense of Safety'. Journal Of Youth And Adolescence, 52 :1255-1271 [Details]
    (2023) 'A Latent Class Analysis of Mental Health Symptoms in Primary School Children: Exploring Associations with School Attendance Problems'
    Sharpe, J., Bunting, B. & Heary, C. School Mental Health 15, 1128¿1144 (2023). (2023) 'A Latent Class Analysis of Mental Health Symptoms in Primary School Children: Exploring Associations with School Attendance Problems'. 15 :1128-1144 [Details]
    (2024) 'Participant perspectives on cognitive remediation and social recovery in early psychosis (CReSt-R): An acceptability study'
    Frawley, E., Heary, C., Berry, C., Cella, M, Fowler, D., Wykes, T., & Donohoe, G. (2024) 'Participant perspectives on cognitive remediation and social recovery in early psychosis (CReSt-R): An acceptability study'. Early Intervention In Psychiatry, 18 (1):34-41 [Details]
    (2024) 'Measuring School Staff Confidence and Worries to Deliver Mental Health Content: An Examination of the Psychometric Properties of Two Measures in a Sample of Secondary School Staff'
    Dwan-O¿Reilly, M., Walsh, L., Booth, A., Heary, C & Hennessy, E. (2024) 'Measuring School Staff Confidence and Worries to Deliver Mental Health Content: An Examination of the Psychometric Properties of Two Measures in a Sample of Secondary School Staff'. 16 :41-52 [DOI] [Details]
    (2024) 'Virtual Reality Distraction for Needle-Related Pain and Distress in Children: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial'
    Czub, M. and Serrano-Ibáñez, E.R. and Piskorz, J. and Esteve, R. and Lydon, H.K. and López-Martínez, A.E. and Mullen, B. and Ramírez-Maestre, C. and Heary, C. and O’Neill, C. and Sainero, G. and Ruiz Escalera, J.F. and Caes, L. and Morales Murcia, S. and McDarby, V. and McGuire, B.E. (2024) 'Virtual Reality Distraction for Needle-Related Pain and Distress in Children: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial'. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 27 (6):409-419 [DOI] [Details]
    (2024) 'Secondary school staff experiences of supporting and promoting adolescent mental health in Ireland'
    Blix, A., Dwan-O¿Reilly, M., Walsh, L., Booth, A., Heary, C., & Hennessy, E. (2024) 'Secondary school staff experiences of supporting and promoting adolescent mental health in Ireland'. Irish Educational Studies, :1-22 [DOI] [Details]
    (2024) 'Examining the relationship between adversity and suicidality and self-harm in Irish adolescents from 2020-2022n'
    Silke, C.; Heary, C.; Bunting, B.; Devaney, C.; Groarke, A. ; Major, E; Durcan, M.; O'Brien, C.; Brady, B. (2024) 'Examining the relationship between adversity and suicidality and self-harm in Irish adolescents from 2020-2022n'. Journal Of Affective Disorders, 349 :234-243 [DOI] [Details]
    (2024) 'Factors that influence general practitioners' obesity¿related clinical practices and determinants of behavior to target to promote best practice in obesity care: A qualitative exploration'
    Ryan, L., O Donoghue, G., Crotty, M., Birney, S., Heary, C., Hanlon, M., ... & Walsh, J. C (2024) 'Factors that influence general practitioners' obesity¿related clinical practices and determinants of behavior to target to promote best practice in obesity care: A qualitative exploration'. Obesity Science & Practice, 10 (5) [Details]
    (2023) 'Evaluation of a community-based intervention for youth mental health in rural Ireland'
    Corley, E.,Moran, E.,Heary, C.,Gardiner, P.,Donohoe, G. (2023) 'Evaluation of a community-based intervention for youth mental health in rural Ireland'. Ir J Psychol Medir J Psychol Med, :1-9 [Details]
    (2023) 'Weight stigma experienced by patients with obesity in healthcare settings: A qualitative evidence synthesis'
    Ryan, L, Coyne, R., Heary, C., Birney, S, Crotty, M, Dunne, R, Conlan, O, Walsh, J C. (2023) 'Weight stigma experienced by patients with obesity in healthcare settings: A qualitative evidence synthesis'. Obesity Reviews, 24 (1010) [Details]
    (2022) 'Parenting an adolescent who is using a mental health service: A qualitative study on perceptions and management of stigma'
    McKeague, L., Hennessy, E., O¿Driscoll-Lawrie, C. & Heary, C. (2022) 'Parenting an adolescent who is using a mental health service: A qualitative study on perceptions and management of stigma'. Journal Of Family Issues, 43 (9):2317-2338 [DOI] [Details]
    (2022) 'Obesity in Adults: A 2022 Adapted Clinical Practice Guideline for Ireland'
    Breen C, O¿Connell J, Geoghegan J, O¿Shea D, Birney S, Tully L, Gaynor K, O¿Kelly M, O¿Malley G, O¿Donovan C, Lyons O, Flynn M, Allen S, Arthurs N, Browne S, Byrne M, Callaghan S, Collins C, Courtney A, Crotty M, Donohue C, Donovan C, Dunlevy C, Duggan D, Fearon N, Finucane F, Fitzgerald I, Foy S, Garvey J, Gibson I, Glynn L, Gregg E, Griffin A, Harrington J, M, Heary C, Heneghan H, Hogan A, Hynes M, Kearney C, Kelly D, Neff K, le Roux C, W, Manning S, McAuliffe F, Moore S, Moran N, Murphy M, Murrin C, O¿Brien S, M, O¿Donnell C, O¿Dwyer S, O¿Grada C, O¿Malley E, O¿Reilly O, O¿Reilly S, Porter O, Roche H, M, Rhynehart A, Ryan L, Seery S, Soare C, Shaamile F, Walsh A, Woods C, Woods C, Yoder R (2022) 'Obesity in Adults: A 2022 Adapted Clinical Practice Guideline for Ireland'. Obesity Facts, 15 :736-752 [DOI] [Details]
    (2022) 'Weight Stigma Responses: Patient Perceptions and Experiences of Interactions With Healthcare Professionals Across Healthcare Settings¿A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis Protocol'
    Ryan, L., Coyne, R., Heary, C., Birney, S., Crotty, M., Dunne, R., Conlan, O., & Walsh, J. C. (2022) 'Weight Stigma Responses: Patient Perceptions and Experiences of Interactions With Healthcare Professionals Across Healthcare Settings¿A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis Protocol'. International Journal Of Qualitative Methods, 21 [DOI] [Details]
    (2022) 'Fussy eating¿ and feeding dynamics: School children's perceptions, experiences, and strategies'
    Wolstenholme, C. Kelly, C. Heary (2022) 'Fussy eating¿ and feeding dynamics: School children's perceptions, experiences, and strategies'. Appetite, 173 [DOI] [Details]
    (2022) 'A Systematic Review of Help-Seeking Interventions for Parents of Adolescents'
    Murphy D, Heary C, Hennessy M, O'Reilly MD, Hennessy E (2022) 'A Systematic Review of Help-Seeking Interventions for Parents of Adolescents'. Journal Of Adolescent Health, 70 :16-27 [Details]
    (2022) 'Peer and parental processes predict distinct patterns of physical activity participation among adolescent girls and boys'
    Lawler, M., Heary, C., Shorter, G. & Nixon, E. (2022) 'Peer and parental processes predict distinct patterns of physical activity participation among adolescent girls and boys'. International Journal Of Sport And Exercise Psychology, 20 (2):497-514 [DOI] [Details]
    (2021) 'Psychometric properties of the Peer Mental Health Stigmatization Scale-Revised (PMHSS-R) in adolescents and young adults'
    Nearchou; N.; O'Driscoll-Lawrie, C.; McKeague, L.; Heary, C & Hennessy, E. (2021) 'Psychometric properties of the Peer Mental Health Stigmatization Scale-Revised (PMHSS-R) in adolescents and young adults'. Early Intervention In Psychiatry, 15 (1):201-205 [DOI] [Details]
    (2021) 'Exploring healthcare professionals¿ views of the acceptability of delivering interventions to promote healthy infant feeding practices within primary care: a qualitative interview study'
    Toomey, E., Flannery, C., Matvienko-Sikar, K., Olander, E.K., Hayes, C., Heffernan, T., Hennessy, M., McHugh, S., Queally, M., Kearney, P.M., Byrne, M. & Heary, C. (2021) 'Exploring healthcare professionals¿ views of the acceptability of delivering interventions to promote healthy infant feeding practices within primary care: a qualitative interview study'. Public Health Nutrition, 24 (10):2889-2899 [DOI] [Details]
    (2021) 'Irish adolescents' perspectives on the factors influencing motivation in team sport'
    Lawler, M,Heary, C,Nixon, E (2021) 'Irish adolescents' perspectives on the factors influencing motivation in team sport'. Qualitative Research In Sport Exercise And Health, 13 (6):920-935 [DOI] [Details]
    (2021) 'Qualitative methods advancing research into the expression and experience of stigma in childhood and adolescence'
    Swords, L., Hennessy, E., & Heary, C. (2021) 'Qualitative methods advancing research into the expression and experience of stigma in childhood and adolescence'. Stigma And Health, 6 (1):20-26 [DOI] [Details]
    (2021) 'Recruiting `hard to reach¿ parents for health promotion research: experiences from a qualitative study'
    Tully, L., Spyreli, E., Allen-Walker, V, Matvienko-Sikar, K., McHugh, S., Woodside, J., McKinley, M.C., Kearney, P.M., Dean, M., Hayes, C., Heary, C. & Kelly, C. (2021). (2021) 'Recruiting `hard to reach¿ parents for health promotion research: experiences from a qualitative study'. BMC Research Notes, 14 (276) [DOI] [Details]
    (2020) 'A Collaborative Approach to Developing Sustainable Behaviour Change Interventions for Childhood Obesity Prevention: Development of the Choosing Healthy Eating for Infant Health (CHErIsH) Intervention and Implementation Strategy'
    Toomey, E., Matvienko-Sikar, K., Doherty, E., Harrington, J., Hayes, C.B., Heary, C., Hennessy, M., Kelly, C., McHugh, S., McSharry, J., O'Halloran, J., Queally, M., Heffernan, T., Kearney, P.M., Byrne, M. (2020) 'A Collaborative Approach to Developing Sustainable Behaviour Change Interventions for Childhood Obesity Prevention: Development of the Choosing Healthy Eating for Infant Health (CHErIsH) Intervention and Implementation Strategy'. British Journal Of Health Psychology, 25 :275-304 [DOI] [Details]
    (2020) 'They Just Need to Come Down a Little Bit to Your Level: A Qualitative Study of Parents' Views and Experiences of Early Life Interventions to Promote Healthy Growth and Associated Behaviours'
    Hennessy, M;Byrne, M;Laws, R;Heary, C (2020) 'They Just Need to Come Down a Little Bit to Your Level: A Qualitative Study of Parents' Views and Experiences of Early Life Interventions to Promote Healthy Growth and Associated Behaviours'. International Journal Of Environmental Research And Public Health, 17 (10) [DOI] [Details]
    (2020) 'Peer Support and Role Modelling Predict Physical Activity Change among Adolescents over Twelve Months'
    Lawler, M;Heary, C;Nixon, E (2020) 'Peer Support and Role Modelling Predict Physical Activity Change among Adolescents over Twelve Months'. Journal Of Youth And Adolescence, 49 (7):1503-514 [DOI] [Details]
    (2020) 'Childhood fussy/picky eating behaviours: a systematic review and synthesis of qualitative studies'
    Wolstenholme, H., Kelly, C.,Hennessy, M. & Heary, C. (2020) 'Childhood fussy/picky eating behaviours: a systematic review and synthesis of qualitative studies'. International Journal Of Behavioral Nutrition And Physical Activity, 17 (1):1-22 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
    (2020) 'A core outcome set for trials of infant feeding interventions to prevent childhood obesity'
    Matvienko-Sikar, K., Griffin, C., Kelly, C., Heary, C., Pico Pedersen, M.L., McGrath, N., Toomey, E., Harrington, J., Hennessy, M., Queally, M., Hayes, C., McSharry, J., Devane, D., Byrne, M. & Kearney, P.M. (2020) 'A core outcome set for trials of infant feeding interventions to prevent childhood obesity'. International Journal Of Obesity, 44 (10):2035-2043 [DOI] [Details]
    (2019) 'Choosing Healthy Eating for Infant Health (CHErIsH) study: protocol for a feasibility study'
    Matvienko-Sikar, K;Toomey, E;Queally, M;Flannery, C;Neill, KO;Dinan, TG;Doherty, E;Harrington, JM;Hayes, C;Heary, C;Hennessy, M;Kelly, C;Mc Hugh, SM;McSharry, J;Stanton, C;Heffernan, T;Byrne, M;Kearney, PM (2019) 'Choosing Healthy Eating for Infant Health (CHErIsH) study: protocol for a feasibility study'. BMJ Open, 9 [DOI] [Details]
    (2019) 'Behaviour change techniques and theory use in healthcare professional-delivered infant feeding interventions to prevent childhood obesity: a systematic review'
    Matvienko-Sikar, K;Toomey, E;Delaney, L;Flannery, C;McHugh, S;McSharry, J;Byrne, M;Queally, M;Heary, C;Kearney, PM (2019) 'Behaviour change techniques and theory use in healthcare professional-delivered infant feeding interventions to prevent childhood obesity: a systematic review'. Health Psychology Review, 13 :277-294 [DOI] [Details]
    (2019) 'Health professional-delivered obesity prevention interventions during the first 1,000 days: A systematic review of external validity reporting [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]'
    Hennessy, M; Heary, C; Laws, R; van Rhoon, L; Toomey, E; Wolstenholme, H; Byrne, M (2019) 'Health professional-delivered obesity prevention interventions during the first 1,000 days: A systematic review of external validity reporting [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]'. HRB Open Research, 2 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
    (2019) 'Adding insult to brain injury: young adults' experiences of residing in nursing homes following acquired brain injury'
    Dwyer, A,Heary, C,Ward, M,MacNeela, P (2019) 'Adding insult to brain injury: young adults' experiences of residing in nursing homes following acquired brain injury'. Disability And Rehabilitation, 41 :33-43 [DOI] [Details]
    (2019) 'Fussy eating behaviours: Response patterns in families of school-aged children'
    Wolstenholme, H. Heary, C. & Kelly, C. (2019) 'Fussy eating behaviours: Response patterns in families of school-aged children'. Appetite, 136 :93-102 [DOI] [Details]
    (2019) 'The effectiveness of health professional-delivered interventions during the first 1000 days to prevent overweight/obesity in children: A systematic review'
    Hennessy, M;Heary, C;Laws, R;van Rhoon, L;Toomey, E;Wolstenholme, H;Byrne, M (2019) 'The effectiveness of health professional-delivered interventions during the first 1000 days to prevent overweight/obesity in children: A systematic review'. Obesity Reviews, 20 (12):1691-1707 [DOI] [Details]
    (2019) 'Intervention fidelity within trials of infant feeding behavioural interventions to prevent childhood obesity: a systematic review'
    Toomey, E., Matvienko-Sikar, K., Heary, C., Delaney, L., Queally, M., Hayes, C., Kearney, P. & Byrne, M. (2019) 'Intervention fidelity within trials of infant feeding behavioural interventions to prevent childhood obesity: a systematic review'. Annals Of Behavioral Medicine, 53(1) :75-97 [Details]
    (2019) 'Childhood obesity prevention: Priority areas for future research and barriers and facilitators to knowledge translation, co-produced using the Nominal Group Technique'
    Hennessy, M; Byrne, M; Laws, R; Mc Sharry, J; O’Malley, G; Heary, C (2019) 'Childhood obesity prevention: Priority areas for future research and barriers and facilitators to knowledge translation, co-produced using the Nominal Group Technique'. Translational Behavioral Medicine, 9 (4):759-767 [DOI] [Details]
    (2019) 'Lending an ear: IPeer2Peer plus teens taking charge online self-management to empower adolescents with arthritis in Ireland: Protocol for a pilot RCT'
    Higgins, S., Stinson, J., Caes, L., Heary, C. McGuire, B. (2019) 'Lending an ear: IPeer2Peer plus teens taking charge online self-management to empower adolescents with arthritis in Ireland: Protocol for a pilot RCT'. BMJ Open, 9 (12) [DOI] [Details]
    (2019) 'The Role of integrated knowledge translation in developing and implementing a multi-component infant feeding intervention: Insights from the CHErIsH study'
    Calnan, S., Toomey, E., Matvienko-Sikar, K., Hayes, C., McHugh, S., Flannery, C., O'Neill, K., Doherty, E., Hennessy, M., Kelly, C., Heary, C., Queally, M., Heffernan,T., Byrne, M., Kearney, PM. (2019) (2019) 'The Role of integrated knowledge translation in developing and implementing a multi-component infant feeding intervention: Insights from the CHErIsH study'. The European Health Psychologist, [Details]
    (2018) 'Interactive Versus Passive Distraction and Parent Psychoeducation as Pain Management Techniques During Pediatric Venepuncture A Randomized Controlled Trial'
    Newell, A,Keane, J,McGuire, BE,Heary, C,McDarby, V,Dudley, B,Moran, J,Francis, K,Caes, L (2018) 'Interactive Versus Passive Distraction and Parent Psychoeducation as Pain Management Techniques During Pediatric Venepuncture A Randomized Controlled Trial'. Clinical Journal Of Pain, 34 :1008-1016 [DOI] [Details]
    (2018) 'How Do Individuals Develop Alcohol Use Disorder After Bariatric Surgery? A Grounded Theory Exploration'
    Yoder, R,MacNeela, P,Conway, R,Heary, C (2018) 'How Do Individuals Develop Alcohol Use Disorder After Bariatric Surgery? A Grounded Theory Exploration'. Obesity surgery, 28 :717-724 [DOI] [Details]
    (2018) 'Developing a core outcome set for childhood obesity prevention: A systematic review'
    Matvienko-Sikar, K. and Griffin, C. and McGrath, N. and Toomey, E. and Byrne, M. and Kelly, C. and Heary, C. and Devane, D. and Kearney, P.M. (2018) 'Developing a core outcome set for childhood obesity prevention: A systematic review'. Maternal & Child Nutrition, 15 (1) [DOI] [Details]
    (2017) 'Variations in adolescents' motivational characteristics across gender and physical activity patterns: A latent class analysis approach'
    Lawler, M,Heary, C,Nixon, E (2017) 'Variations in adolescents' motivational characteristics across gender and physical activity patterns: A latent class analysis approach'. BMC Public Health, 17 [DOI] [Details]
    (2017) 'The predictive effect of empathy and social norms on adolescents' implicit and explicit stigma responses'
    Silke, C,Swords, L,Heary, C (2017) 'The predictive effect of empathy and social norms on adolescents' implicit and explicit stigma responses'. Psychiatry Research, 257 :118-125 [DOI] [Details]
    (2017) 'Parental experiences and perceptions of infant complementary feeding: a qualitative evidence synthesis'
    Matvienko-Sikar, K,Kelly, C,Sinnott, C,McSharry, J,Houghton, C,Heary, C,Toomey, E,Byrne, M,Kearney, PM (2017) 'Parental experiences and perceptions of infant complementary feeding: a qualitative evidence synthesis'. Obes Rev, 19 :501-517 [DOI] [Details]
    (2017) 'Stigma towards Mental Health Problems during Childhood and Adolescence: Theory, Research and Intervention Approaches'
    Heary, C., Hennessy, E., Swords, L. & Corrigan, P. (2017) 'Stigma towards Mental Health Problems during Childhood and Adolescence: Theory, Research and Intervention Approaches'. Journal Of Child And Family Studies, 26 :2949-2959 [Details]
    (2017) 'Development of an infant feeding core outcome set for childhood obesity interventions: study protocol'
    Matvienko-Sikar, K;Byrne, M;Kelly, C;Toomey, E;Hennessy, M;Devane, D;Heary, C;Harrington, J;McGrath, N;Queally, M;Kearney, PM (2017) 'Development of an infant feeding core outcome set for childhood obesity interventions: study protocol'. Trials, 18 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
    (2016) 'The Development of an Empirical Model of Mental Health Stigma in Adolescents'
    Silke, C,Swords, L,Heary, C (2016) 'The Development of an Empirical Model of Mental Health Stigma in Adolescents'. Psychiatry Research, 242 :262-270 [DOI] [Details]
    (2015) 'An Evaluation of the Measurement Properties of the Five Cs Model of Positive Youth Development'
    Conway, RJ,Heary, C,Hogan, MJ (2015) 'An Evaluation of the Measurement Properties of the Five Cs Model of Positive Youth Development'. Frontiers in psychology, 6 [DOI] [Details]
    (2015) 'Peer Mental Health Stigmatization Scale: psychometric properties of a questionnaire for children and adolescents'
    McKeague, L,Hennessy, E,O'Driscoll, C,Heary, C (2015) 'Peer Mental Health Stigmatization Scale: psychometric properties of a questionnaire for children and adolescents'. Child And Adolescent Mental Health, 20 :163-170 [DOI] [Details]
    (2015) 'Adolescents' Explanations for the Exclusion of Peers With Mental Health Problems: An Insight Into Stigma'
    O'Driscoll, C,Heary, C,Hennessy, E,McKeague, L (2015) 'Adolescents' Explanations for the Exclusion of Peers With Mental Health Problems: An Insight Into Stigma'. Journal Of Adolescent Research, 30 :710-728 [DOI] [Details]
    (2015) 'Retrospective Accounts of Self-Stigma Experienced by Young People With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Depression'
    McKeague, L,Hennessy, E,O'Driscoll, C,Heary, C (2015) 'Retrospective Accounts of Self-Stigma Experienced by Young People With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Depression'. Psychiatric rehabilitation journal, 38 :158-163 [DOI] [Details]
    (2015) 'Using implicit measures to explore children's intergroup attitudes: methodological and practical considerations for researchers'
    McKeague, L,O'Driscoll, C,Hennessy, E,Heary, C (2015) 'Using implicit measures to explore children's intergroup attitudes: methodological and practical considerations for researchers'. International Journal Of Social Research Methodology, 18 :1-13 [DOI] [Details]
    (2015) 'Adolescents' beliefs about the fairness of exclusion of peers with mental health problems'
    O'Driscoll, C,Heary, C,Hennessy, E,McKeague, L (2015) 'Adolescents' beliefs about the fairness of exclusion of peers with mental health problems'. Journal Of Adolescence, 42 :59-67 [DOI] [Details]
    (2013) 'Self-efficacy for healthy eating and peer support for unhealthy eating are associated with adolescents' food intake patterns'
    Fitzgerald, A,Heary, C,Kelly, C,Nixon, E,Shevlin, M (2013) 'Self-efficacy for healthy eating and peer support for unhealthy eating are associated with adolescents' food intake patterns'. Appetite, 63 :48-58 [DOI] [Details]
    (2013) 'Patterns of sedentary behaviours in Irish female adolescents'
    Regan A, Heary C (2013) 'Patterns of sedentary behaviours in Irish female adolescents'. Journal of adolescence, 36 (2):269-278 [DOI] [Details]
    (2013) 'Causal Information on Children's Attitudes and Behavioural Intentions Toward a Peer With Obesity'
    Fitzgerald, A;Heary, C;Roddy, S (2013) 'Causal Information on Children's Attitudes and Behavioural Intentions Toward a Peer With Obesity'. Obesity Facts, 6 :247-257 [DOI] [Details]
    (2012) 'Explicit and implicit stigma towards peers with mental health problems in childhood and adolescence'
    O'Driscoll, C,Heary, C,Hennessy, E,McKeague, L (2012) 'Explicit and implicit stigma towards peers with mental health problems in childhood and adolescence'. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry, 53 :1054-1062 [DOI] [Details]
    (2011) 'Factors associated with acceptance of peers with mental health problems in childhood and adolescence'
    Swords, L;Heary, C;Hennessy, E (2011) 'Factors associated with acceptance of peers with mental health problems in childhood and adolescence'. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry, 52 :933-941 [DOI] [Details]
    (2011) 'Adolescents' beliefs about sources of help for ADHD and depression'
    Swords, L,Hennessy, E,Heary, C (2011) 'Adolescents' beliefs about sources of help for ADHD and depression'. Journal Of Adolescence, 34 :485-492 [DOI] [Details]
    (2011) 'Development of the Children's Attributions about Psychological Problems in their Peers Scale'
    Swords, L;Hennessy, E;Heary, C (2011) 'Development of the Children's Attributions about Psychological Problems in their Peers Scale'. Child: Care, Health And Development, 37 :446-455 [DOI] [Details]
    (2010) 'Factors influencing the food choices of Irish children and adolescents: a qualitative investigation'
    Fitzgerald, A;Heary, C;Nixon, E;Kelly, C (2010) 'Factors influencing the food choices of Irish children and adolescents: a qualitative investigation'. Health Promotion International, 25 :289-298 [DOI] [ARAN Link] [Details]
    (2009) 'The Development of Children's Understanding of Common Psychological Problems'
    Hennessy, E;Heary, C (2009) 'The Development of Children's Understanding of Common Psychological Problems'. Child And Adolescent Mental Health, 14 :42-47 [DOI] [Details]
    (2008) 'Children's understanding of psychological problems displayed by their peers: a review of the literature'
    Hennessy, E;Swords, L;Heary, C (2008) 'Children's understanding of psychological problems displayed by their peers: a review of the literature'. Child: Care, Health And Development, 34 :4-9 [DOI] [Details]
    (2006) 'Research with children in Psychology: The value of a child-centred approach'
    Heary, C., Guerin, S. (2006) 'Research with children in Psychology: The value of a child-centred approach'. Irish Journal of Psychology, 27 :6-7 [Details]
    (2006) 'Focus groups versus individual interviews with child: A comparison of data'
    Heary, C., Hennessy, E. (2006) 'Focus groups versus individual interviews with child: A comparison of data'. Irish Journal of Psychology, 27 :58-68 [Details]
    (2002) 'The use of focus groups in pediatric health care research'
    Heary, C., Hennessy, E. (2002) 'The use of focus groups in pediatric health care research'. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 27 :47-57 [Details]

    Book Chapters

      Year Publication
    (2022) 'Family engagement and support'
    Murphy, D., Heary, C., Hennessy, E. & Preece, S. (2022) 'Family engagement and support' In: Understanding Youth Mental Health: Perspectives from Theory and Practice. London: McGraw-Hill. Open University. [Details]
    (2022) 'Introduction and overview'
    Hennessy, E., Heary, C & Michal, M. (2022) 'Introduction and overview' In: Understanding Youth Mental Health: Perspectives from Theory and Practice. London: McGraw-Hill. Open University. [Details]
    (2022) 'Stigma'
    Swords, L., Hennessy, E., Heary, C. (2022) 'Stigma' In: Understanding Youth Mental Health: Perspectives from Theory and Practice. London: McGraw-Hill. Open University. [Details]
    (2020) 'Peer Support of Mental Health'
    Heary, C. & Hennessy, E. (2020) 'Peer Support of Mental Health' In: Encyclopedia of Child and Adolescent Development. UK: John Wiley & sons. [DOI] [Details]
    (2014) 'Stigma associated with disease and disability during childhood and adolescence: A developmental approach'
    Heary, C., Hennessy, E. & Swords, L. (2014) 'Stigma associated with disease and disability during childhood and adolescence: A developmental approach' In: The stigma of disease and disability: Understanding causes and overcoming injustices. Washington DC: American Psychological Association. [Details]
    (2005) 'Valuing the group context: The use of focus groups with children and adolescents'
    Hennessy, E. & Heary, C. (2005) 'Valuing the group context: The use of focus groups with children and adolescents' In: Researching childrenÕs experiences: Approaches and methods. :236-252 London: Sage. [Details]

    Conference Publications

      Year Publication
    (2018) The Lancet, 392, S1-S97
    Toomey, E., Byrne, M., Houghton, C., Kelly, C., Matvienko-Sikar, K., McSharry, J., Queally, M., Doherty, E., Hayes, C., Hennessy, M., McHugh, S., Kearney, P.M. and Heary, C. on behalf of the CHErIsH study (2018) Health-care professional and parental views and experiences of implementing infant feeding interventions: A qualitative evidence synthesis The Lancet, 392, S1-S97 [Details]
    (2018) The Lancet, 392, S1-S97
    Matvienko-Sikar, K., Byrne, M., Kelly, C., Toomey, E., Hennessey, M., Devane, D., Heary, C., Harrington, J., Hayes, C., Queally, M. and Kearney P.M (2018) Developing an infant feeding core outcome set for childhood obesity prevention The Lancet, 392, S1-S97 [Details]
    (2018) International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 25(S1), S177-S177
    Hennessy, M., Byrne, M., Laws, R., Mc Sharry, J., & Heary, C. (2018) Setting the agenda in childhood obesity prevention: co-production of research priorities and facilitators and barriers to knowledge translation International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 25(S1), S177-S177 , pp.s177-s177 [DOI] [Details]
    (2018) International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 25(S1), S87-S88
    Hennessy, M., Heary, C., Laws, R., Van Rhoon, L., Toomey, E., & Byrne, M. (2018) Childhood obesity prevention: the effectiveness and active ingredients of interventions delivered by health professionals International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 25(S1), S87-S88 , pp.S87-88 [DOI] [Details]
    (2011) 25th International Conference of the European Health Psychology Society
    Keane, J., Walsh J.C., Heary C. & McGuire, B. (2011) Attention, distraction and the effective control of acute paediatric pain 25th International Conference of the European Health Psychology Society , pp.145-146 [Details]
    (2012) 25th International Conference of the European Health Psychology
    Keane. K., Walsh, J.C., Heary, C. & McGuire, B. (2012) Pediatric pain and negative pain-related affective constructs: a principal components and confirmatory factor analysis 25th International Conference of the European Health Psychology [Details]
    (2014) European Health Psychologist
    Walsh, J.C., Martin, N., Heary, C., Kola-Palmer, S., Cahill, Brady, F. & Moylett, E. (2014) The Effectiveness of Parents as Distraction Coaches using an electronic tablet during Venipuncture: A Randomised Controlled Trial European Health Psychologist [Details]

    Published Reports

      Year Publication
    (2024) Adolescent Mental Health & Adversity: Profiles and Trends in the West of Ireland from 2018 - 2022.
    Silke, C., Brady, B., Heary, C. (2024) Adolescent Mental Health & Adversity: Profiles and Trends in the West of Ireland from 2018 - 2022. University of Galway, Galway. [Details]
    (2023) Review of best practice in mental health service provision for young people up to 25 years.
    Heary, C, Donohoe, G, Dooley. B., Hennessy, E., McDonald, P. McNeela, P. (2023) Review of best practice in mental health service provision for young people up to 25 years. XX, XX. [Details]
    (2018) Children and Youth Affairs Report on Tackling Childhood Obesity.
    Matvienko-Sikar, K., Toomey, E., Queally, M., Hennessy, M., Byrne, M., Kelly, C., Hayes, C., Doherty, E., Heary, C., McHugh, S., Kearney, P.M (2018) Children and Youth Affairs Report on Tackling Childhood Obesity. Houses of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Children and Youth Affairs Report on Tackling Childhood, Houses of the Oireachtas. [Details]
    (2018) New Directions: Evaluation of the first year of implementation in a regional intellectual disability service.
    Lydon, H., D’Eath, M., Heary, C. (2018). (2018) New Directions: Evaluation of the first year of implementation in a regional intellectual disability service. National Disability Authority, Dublin. [Details]
    (2014) Parenting support for every parent: A population-level evaluation of Triple P in Longford Westmeath. Final Report.
    Fives, A., Pusell, L., Heary, C., Nic Gabhainn, S. & Canavan, J. (2014) Parenting support for every parent: A population-level evaluation of Triple P in Longford Westmeath. Final Report. Longford/Westmeath Parenting Partnership, HSE, Athlone. [ARAN Link] [Details]
    (2014) Parenting support for every parent: A population-level evaluation of Triple P in Longford Westmeath. Summary Report.
    Fives, A., Pursell, L., Heary, C., Nic Gabhainn, S., & Canavan, J. (2014) Parenting support for every parent: A population-level evaluation of Triple P in Longford Westmeath. Summary Report. LWPP, Athlone. [Details]
    (2003) Living with acquired brain injury during childhood and adolescence: An Irish perspective.
    Heary, C., Hogan, D. & Smyth, C. (2003) Living with acquired brain injury during childhood and adolescence: An Irish perspective. The Children’s Research Centre, University of Dublin, Trinity College, Dublin. [Details]

    Edited Books

      Year Publication
    (2022) Understanding Youth Mental Health: Perspectives from Theory and Practice.
    Hennessy, E., Heary, C & Michal, M (Ed.). (2022) Understanding Youth Mental Health: Perspectives from Theory and Practice Understanding Youth Mental Health: Perspectives from Theory and Practice. London: McGraw-Hill. Open University. [Details]

    Abstract

      Year Publication
    (2019) CHANG ING PARENT ¿ S INFANT FEEDING BEHAVIOURS TO PREVENT CHILDHOOD OBESITY: IDENTIFYING IMPORTANT OUTCOME MEASURES.Int.J. Behav. Med. (2019) 26:101¿123.
    Karen Matvienko-Sikar, Molly Byrne, Colette Kelly , Elaine Toomey , Marita Hennessy, Declan Devane , Caroline Heary, Janas Harrington, Niamh McGrath, Michelle Queally, Patricia M Kearney (2019) CHANG ING PARENT ¿ S INFANT FEEDING BEHAVIOURS TO PREVENT CHILDHOOD OBESITY: IDENTIFYING IMPORTANT OUTCOME MEASURES.Int.J. Behav. Med. (2019) 26:101¿123. Abstract [Details]
    (2018) THEORY USE AND BEHAVIOUR CHANGE TECHNIQUES IN HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL-DELIVERED INFANT FEEDING INTERVENTIONS TO PREVENT CHILDHOOD OBESITY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Volume 53, Issue 3, March 2019, Pages 299¿308.
    Karen Matvienko-Sikar,, Elaine Toomey, Lisa Delaney, Sheena McHugh, Jenny McSharry, Molly Byrne, Michelle Queally, Caroline Heary, Patricia M Kearney, (2018) THEORY USE AND BEHAVIOUR CHANGE TECHNIQUES IN HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL-DELIVERED INFANT FEEDING INTERVENTIONS TO PREVENT CHILDHOOD OBESITY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Volume 53, Issue 3, March 2019, Pages 299¿308. Abstract [Details]
    (2016) Passive versus active distraction and parental coaching in reducing child pain and distress during venipunctures. Bulletin of the European Health Psychologist, 18 Suppl, 305.
    L Caes, J Keane, A Newell, C Heary, B McGuire, V Mc Darby, J Walsh (2016) Passive versus active distraction and parental coaching in reducing child pain and distress during venipunctures. Bulletin of the European Health Psychologist, 18 Suppl, 305. Bulletin of the European Health Psychology Society: Abstract [Details]
    (2005) Psychosocial impact of paediatric acquired brain injury on children and their families: A qualitative investigation.
    Heary, C,Hogan, D,Smyth, C (2005) Psychosocial impact of paediatric acquired brain injury on children and their families: A qualitative investigation. Abstract [Details]
    (2014) The Effectiveness of Parents as Distraction Coaches During Venipuncture: a Randomised Controlled Trial. Bulletin of the European Health Psychology Society, Vol. 16 Suppl.
    Walsh , J., Martin,N., Heary, C., Moylett, E., Cahill, P. & Brady, F. (2014) The Effectiveness of Parents as Distraction Coaches During Venipuncture: a Randomised Controlled Trial. Bulletin of the European Health Psychology Society, Vol. 16 Suppl. Bulletin of the European Health Psychology Society Abstract [Details]
    (2014) Do Empathy and Group Norms Predict Mental Health Stigma in Adolescents? Bulletin of the European Health Psychology Society, Vol. 16 Suppl.
    C. Silke , C. Heary , L. Swords (2014) Do Empathy and Group Norms Predict Mental Health Stigma in Adolescents? Bulletin of the European Health Psychology Society, Vol. 16 Suppl. Abstract [Details]
    (2013) Measuring stigma in childhood and adolescence: the peer stigmatization scale (PSS). European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
    McKeague, L., Hennessy, E., Heary, C. & O'Driscoll, C. (2013) Measuring stigma in childhood and adolescence: the peer stigmatization scale (PSS). European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Abstract [Details]
    (2013) 'Now that I look back I realise that...': Young adults' retrospective accounts of mental health stigma experienced during childhood and adolescence. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, S123.
    McKeague, L., Hennessy, E., Heary, C. & O'Driscoll, C. (2013) 'Now that I look back I realise that...': Young adults' retrospective accounts of mental health stigma experienced during childhood and adolescence. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, S123. Abstract [Details]
    (2007) Children’s attitudes and behavioural intentions towards a peer with obesity: What is the effect of causal information?. Obesity Reviews, 8, Suppl. 3, 33S.
    Fitzgerald, A., & Heary, C. (2007) Children’s attitudes and behavioural intentions towards a peer with obesity: What is the effect of causal information?. Obesity Reviews, 8, Suppl. 3, 33S. Abstract [Details]

    Conference Paper

      Year Publication
    (2014) Self-Regulatory Predictors of Adolescent Positive Development, Depression and Risky-Behaviours. Psychology, Health & Medicine Conference.
    Conway, R., Heary, C. & Hogan. M. (2014) Self-Regulatory Predictors of Adolescent Positive Development, Depression and Risky-Behaviours. Psychology, Health & Medicine Conference. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2011) Positive Youth Development: And the Development of Adolescent Self-Regulatory and Psychosocial Capacities: A Preliminary Analysis. European Congress of Developmental Psychology.
    Conway, R. Heary, C. & Hogan, M. (2011) Positive Youth Development: And the Development of Adolescent Self-Regulatory and Psychosocial Capacities: A Preliminary Analysis. European Congress of Developmental Psychology. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2017) Using an infant feeding intervention to target childhood obesity Background, rationale and aims of the HRB Interdisciplinary Capacity Enhancement (ICE) Childhood Obesity project. SPHeRE Network 3rd Annual Conference 2017.
    Toomey, E; Byrne, M; Matvienko-Sikar, K; Queally, M; Hayes, C; Doherty, E; Heary, C; Harrington, J; McHugh, S; McSharry, J; and Kearney, P. (2017) Using an infant feeding intervention to target childhood obesity Background, rationale and aims of the HRB Interdisciplinary Capacity Enhancement (ICE) Childhood Obesity project. SPHeRE Network 3rd Annual Conference 2017. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2013) The Role of Empathy and Group Norms in the Expression of Explicit and Implicit Mental Health Stigma in Adolescents. European Congress of Developmental Psychology.
    Silke, C., Heary, C. & Swords, L. (2013) The Role of Empathy and Group Norms in the Expression of Explicit and Implicit Mental Health Stigma in Adolescents. European Congress of Developmental Psychology. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2010) Gender differences in factors influencing dietary patterns among Irish children and adolescents. Irish Nutrition Society Meeting, University of Ulster, Coleraine.
    Fitzgerald, A., Heary, C., Nixon, E., & Kelly, C. (2010) Gender differences in factors influencing dietary patterns among Irish children and adolescents. Irish Nutrition Society Meeting, University of Ulster, Coleraine. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2017) NEEDLE-PAIN MANAGEMENT: PASSIVE VERSUS INTERACTIVE DISTRACTION AND THE ROLE OF PARENTAL COACHING.11th International Symposium on Pediatric Pain, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
    Caes, L., Keane, J., Newell, A., Heary, C., McGuire, B., McDarby, V. & Walsh, J. (2017) NEEDLE-PAIN MANAGEMENT: PASSIVE VERSUS INTERACTIVE DISTRACTION AND THE ROLE OF PARENTAL COACHING.11th International Symposium on Pediatric Pain, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2015) Perspectives of children and young people: Concealment and disclosure.
    McKeague, L., Hennessy, E., O’Driscoll, C., & Heary, C. (2015) Perspectives of children and young people: Concealment and disclosure. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2013) Using implicit measures to evaluate mental health stigma and attitudes to help-seeking. Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing: Impact on outcomes for children and young people.
    Hennessy, Eilis, Heary, Caroline, McKeague, Lynn, Murphy, Donnchadh, O'Driscoll, Claire (2013) Using implicit measures to evaluate mental health stigma and attitudes to help-seeking. Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing: Impact on outcomes for children and young people. Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing: Impact on outcomes for children and young people, Dublin, Ir Conference Paper [Details]
    (2010) “I can’t explain it”: Variations on the verbal interview for children and adolescents.. Paper presented at the 40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
    Merriman, B., Heary, C. & Canavan, J. (2010) “I can’t explain it”: Variations on the verbal interview for children and adolescents.. Paper presented at the 40th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2010) Will you come back next week?: Practitioners’ perspectives on building rapport with children and adolescents.. Poster presented at the 12th Conference of the European Association for Research on Adolescence, Vilnius, Lithuania.
    Merriman, B., Heary, C. & Canavan, J. (2010) Will you come back next week?: Practitioners’ perspectives on building rapport with children and adolescents.. Poster presented at the 12th Conference of the European Association for Research on Adolescence, Vilnius, Lithuania. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2009) Children and adolescents' beliefs about sources of help for peers with psychological difficulties. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Biennial Meeting, Denver, Colarado.
    Heary, C., Hennessy, E. & Swords, L. (2009) Children and adolescents' beliefs about sources of help for peers with psychological difficulties. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Biennial Meeting, Denver, Colarado. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2009) Children's and adolescents’ reactions to peers who are depressed: Beliefs about personal responsibility and the need for help. Fourth International Stigma Conference.
    Hennessy, E., Swords, L., Heary, C. (2009) Children's and adolescents’ reactions to peers who are depressed: Beliefs about personal responsibility and the need for help. Fourth International Stigma Conference. University College Dublin: Conference Paper [Details]
    (2009) Children's and adolescents' reactions to peers who are depressed: Beliefs about personal responsibility and the need for help. Paper presented at the Fourth International Stigma Conference, London, United Kingdom.
    Hennessy, E., Swords, L., & Heary, C. (2009) Children's and adolescents' reactions to peers who are depressed: Beliefs about personal responsibility and the need for help. Paper presented at the Fourth International Stigma Conference, London, United Kingdom. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2009) Getting your practical application in first: parallel design for practice-focused research. 39th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Wexford.
    Merriman, B., Heary, C. & Canavan, J. (2009) Getting your practical application in first: parallel design for practice-focused research. 39th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Wexford. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2009) Children and adolescents' beliefs about sources of help for peers with psychological difficulties. Society for Research in Child Development, Biennial Meeting.
    Heary, C., Hennessy, E., Swords, L. (2009) Children and adolescents' beliefs about sources of help for peers with psychological difficulties. Society for Research in Child Development, Biennial Meeting. Co. Galway: Conference Paper [Details]
    (2008) Introducing the Causes of Psychological Problems Scale (CoPPS): An instrument to assess children’s beliefs about the causes of psychological disorders in their peers. Irish Nutrition Society Meeting.
    Swords, L., Hennessy, E., Heary, C. (2008) Introducing the Causes of Psychological Problems Scale (CoPPS): An instrument to assess children’s beliefs about the causes of psychological disorders in their peers. Irish Nutrition Society Meeting. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2008) Factors influencing the food consumption of children and adolescents: A qualitative investigation with children.
    Fitzgerald, A., Heary, C., Nixon, E., Kelly, C. (2008) Factors influencing the food consumption of children and adolescents: A qualitative investigation with children. Wurzburg, Germany: Conference Paper [Details]
    (2008) Introducing the Causes of Psychological Problems Scale (CoPPS): An instrument to assess children's beliefs about the causes of psychological disorders in their peers. Poster presented at the 20th Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development, Wurzburg, Germany.
    Swords, L., Hennessy, E. & Heary, C. (2008) Introducing the Causes of Psychological Problems Scale (CoPPS): An instrument to assess children's beliefs about the causes of psychological disorders in their peers. Poster presented at the 20th Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development, Wurzburg, Germany. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2008) Children’s understanding of psychological difficulties in peers.. Invited Lecture at the Psychology Seminar Programme, Department of Psychology, University of Stirling.
    Heary, C. (2008) Children’s understanding of psychological difficulties in peers.. Invited Lecture at the Psychology Seminar Programme, Department of Psychology, University of Stirling. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2008) Factors influencing the food consumption of children and adolescents: A qualitative investigation. 20th Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development.
    Fitzgerald, A., Heary, C., Nixon, E., Kelly, C. (2008) Factors influencing the food consumption of children and adolescents: A qualitative investigation. 20th Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development. London, United Kingdom: Conference Paper [Details]
    (2007) A model of factors predicting children's acceptance of peers with ADHD and Depression. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Biennial Meeting, Boston.
    Hennessy, E., Swords, L. & Heary, '2007 (2007) A model of factors predicting children's acceptance of peers with ADHD and Depression. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Biennial Meeting, Boston. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2007) Children’s attitudes and behavioural intentions towards a peer with obesity: What is the effect of causal information?. Poster presented at the European Childhood Obesity Group Conference, Athens, Greece.
    Fitzgerald, A. & Heary, C. (2007) Children’s attitudes and behavioural intentions towards a peer with obesity: What is the effect of causal information?. Poster presented at the European Childhood Obesity Group Conference, Athens, Greece. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2007) Perceptions of children about a hypothetical peer with obesity: Does causal information for the obesity have an influence?. European Childhood Obesity Group Conference.
    Fitzgerald, A., Heary, C. (2007) Perceptions of children about a hypothetical peer with obesity: Does causal information for the obesity have an influence?. European Childhood Obesity Group Conference. Denver, Colarado: Conference Paper [Details]
    (2007) A model of factors predicting children’s acceptance of peers with ADHD and Depression. Society for Research in Child Development, Biennial Meeting.
    Hennessy, E., Swords, L., Heary, C. (2007) A model of factors predicting children’s acceptance of peers with ADHD and Depression. Society for Research in Child Development, Biennial Meeting. Atlanta: Conference Paper [Details]
    (2006) Children’s attitudes towards psychological disorders: A developmental analysis. 19th Biennial Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development.
    Swords, L., Hennessy, E., Heary, C. (2006) Children’s attitudes towards psychological disorders: A developmental analysis. 19th Biennial Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2006) Children's construction of AD/HD: A qualitative study. Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland.
    Lagendijk, M., Heary, C., O' Neill, M. (2006) Children's construction of AD/HD: A qualitative study. Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2006) Children’s beliefs about the causes of ADHD and depression. Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland.
    Swords, L., Hennessy, E., Heary, C. (2006) Children’s beliefs about the causes of ADHD and depression. Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2006) Children's beliefs about the causes of ADHD: A developmental analysis. Paper presented at a conference on Peer relations and children’s mental health, University College Dublin.
    Heary, C., Hennessy, E. & Swords, L. (2006) Children's beliefs about the causes of ADHD: A developmental analysis. Paper presented at a conference on Peer relations and children’s mental health, University College Dublin. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2006) Children's beliefs about the causes of ADHD and depression. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Co. Galway.
    Swords, L. & Hennessy, E., Heary, C. (2006) Children's beliefs about the causes of ADHD and depression. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Co. Galway. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2006) Children's attitudes towards psychological disorders: A developmental analysis.. Poster presented at the 19th Biennial Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development, Melbourne Australia.
    Swords, L., Hennessy, E. & Heary, C (2006) Children's attitudes towards psychological disorders: A developmental analysis.. Poster presented at the 19th Biennial Meeting of the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development, Melbourne Australia. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2006) Children’s attitudes towards ADHD: The effect of causal information. Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland.
    Heary, C., Kola, S. (2006) Children’s attitudes towards ADHD: The effect of causal information. Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2006) Children’s attitudes towards a peer with obesity: Does causal information for the obesity make a difference. Poster presented at the Psychology, Health and Medicine Conference (National University of Ireland, Galway).
    Fitzgerald, A., & Heary, C. (2006) Children’s attitudes towards a peer with obesity: Does causal information for the obesity make a difference. Poster presented at the Psychology, Health and Medicine Conference (National University of Ireland, Galway). Conference Paper [Details]
    (2006) Children's construction of AD/HD: A qualitative study. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Co. Galway.
    Lagendijk, M. Heary, C. & O' Neill, M. (2006) Children's construction of AD/HD: A qualitative study. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Co. Galway. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2006) Children's attitudes towards ADHD: The effect of causal information.. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Co. Galway.
    Heary, C. & Kola, S. (2006) Children's attitudes towards ADHD: The effect of causal information.. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland, Co. Galway. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2005) Paediatric Acquired Brain Injury: Effects on Family Functioning and Peer Relations. Society for Research in Child Development, Biennial Meeting.
    Heary, C., Hogan, D., Smyth, C. (2005) Paediatric Acquired Brain Injury: Effects on Family Functioning and Peer Relations. Society for Research in Child Development, Biennial Meeting. Co. Galway: Conference Paper [Details]
    (2005) Psychosocial impact of paediatric acquired brain injury on children and their families:A qualitative investigation. European Health Psychology Conference.
    Heary, C., Hogan, D., Smyth, C. (2005) Psychosocial impact of paediatric acquired brain injury on children and their families:A qualitative investigation. European Health Psychology Conference. Melbourne Australia: Conference Paper [Details]
    (2005) Paediatric Acquired Brain Injury: Effects on Family Functioning and Peer Relations.. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Biennial Meeting, Atlanta.
    Heary, C., Hogan, D., & Smyth, C. (2005) Paediatric Acquired Brain Injury: Effects on Family Functioning and Peer Relations.. Poster presented at the Society for Research in Child Development, Biennial Meeting, Atlanta. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2005) Children’s understanding of mental health: A review of the literature. British Psychological Society, Developmental Section Conference.
    Swords, L., Hennessy, E., Heary, C. (2005) Children’s understanding of mental health: A review of the literature. British Psychological Society, Developmental Section Conference. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2005) Acquired brain injury during childhood and adolescence: Educational Issues. Paper presented at Changed Life, New Learning – Conference on Paediatric Brain Injury, University College Dublin.
    Heary, C., Hogan, D., & Smyth, C. (2005) Acquired brain injury during childhood and adolescence: Educational Issues. Paper presented at Changed Life, New Learning – Conference on Paediatric Brain Injury, University College Dublin. Conference Paper [Details]
    (2005) Children's understanding of mental health: A review of the literature. Paper presented at British Psychological Society, Developmental Section Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland.
    Swords, L., Hennessy, E. & Heary, C. (2005) Children's understanding of mental health: A review of the literature. Paper presented at British Psychological Society, Developmental Section Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland. Conference Paper [Details]

    Conference Poster

      Year Publication
    (2014) Adolescent Self-regulation and the Impact on Positive Youth Development and Risky Behaviour 12-months later. Society of Research in Child Development.
    Conway, R., Heary, C. & Hogan. M. (2014) Adolescent Self-regulation and the Impact on Positive Youth Development and Risky Behaviour 12-months later. Society of Research in Child Development. Conference Poster [Details]
    (2015) Using Factor Analysis to Develop an Empirical Model of Mental Health Stigma in Adolescents. Society for Research in Child Development.
    Silke, C., Heary, C & Swords, L. (2015) Using Factor Analysis to Develop an Empirical Model of Mental Health Stigma in Adolescents. Society for Research in Child Development. Conference Poster [Details]
    (2014) Childhood interventions to reduce stigma towards peers with disabilities and chronic health conditions: a systematic review. 10th Annual Cochrane in Ireland Conference, DCU, Dublin.
    Hennessy, Eilis, Silke, C., Stokes, Diarmuid, Heary, Caroline, Swords, Lorraine (2014) Childhood interventions to reduce stigma towards peers with disabilities and chronic health conditions: a systematic review. 10th Annual Cochrane in Ireland Conference, DCU, Dublin. Conference Poster [Details]
    (2017) Exploring active ingredients in early-life health professional-delivered interventions to prevent childhood obesity: a systematic review. European Health Psychology Conference, 2017.
    Hennessy, M. Heary, C & Byrne, M. (2017) Exploring active ingredients in early-life health professional-delivered interventions to prevent childhood obesity: a systematic review. European Health Psychology Conference, 2017. Conference Poster [Details]
    (2015) The relationship between physical activity behavioural patterns, BMI and body image among adolescents in Ireland. Society for Research in Child Development, Philadelphia.
    Lawler, M., Nixon, E. & Heary, C. (2015) The relationship between physical activity behavioural patterns, BMI and body image among adolescents in Ireland. Society for Research in Child Development, Philadelphia. Conference Poster [Details]
    (2012) Examination of Social and Psychological Predictors of Continued Participation in Team Sport During Adolescence. ISSBD, Edmonton, Canada.
    lawler, M. Nixon, E & Heary, C. (2012) Examination of Social and Psychological Predictors of Continued Participation in Team Sport During Adolescence. ISSBD, Edmonton, Canada. Conference Poster [Details]
    (2013) Talanted Youth Programme. Campus Engage.
    Marley, G., McIlrath, L., Heary, C., Dempsey, M. (2013) Talanted Youth Programme. Campus Engage. Conference Poster [Details]

    Invited papers

      Year Publication
    (2008) Children’s understanding of psychological difficulties in peers. Psychology Seminar Programme, Department of Psychology.
    Heary, C. (2008) Children’s understanding of psychological difficulties in peers. Psychology Seminar Programme, Department of Psychology. Invited papers [Details]
    (2005) Acquired brain injury during childhood and adolescence: Educational Issues. Changed Life, New Learning – Conference on Paediatric Brain Injury.
    Heary, C., Hogan, D., Smyth, C. (2005) Acquired brain injury during childhood and adolescence: Educational Issues. Changed Life, New Learning – Conference on Paediatric Brain Injury. Co. Galway: Invited papers [Details]

    Published abstracts

      Year Publication
    (2005) 19th European Health Psychology Society (EHPS) Conference.
    Curtis, R. & Heary, C. (2005) 19th European Health Psychology Society (EHPS) Conference. Published abstracts [Details]

    Reviews

      Year Publication
    (2019) Developing a core outcome set for childhood obesity prevention: A systematic review.
    Matvienko-Sikar, K;Griffin, C;McGrath, N;Toomey, E;Byrne, M;Kelly, C;Heary, C;Devane, D;Kearney, PM (2019) Developing a core outcome set for childhood obesity prevention: A systematic review. HOBOKEN: WILEY Reviews [DOI] [Details]
    (2019) Intervention Fidelity Within Trials of Infant Feeding Behavioral Interventions to Prevent Childhood Obesity: A Systematic Review.
    Toomey, E;Matvienko-Sikar, K;Heary, C;Delaney, L;Queally, M;Hayes, CB;Kearney, PM;Byrne, M (2019) Intervention Fidelity Within Trials of Infant Feeding Behavioral Interventions to Prevent Childhood Obesity: A Systematic Review. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC Reviews [DOI] [Details]

    Technical Publication

      Year Publication
    (2012) Triple P Evaluation Interim Report. Report to the Longford/Westmeath Parenting Partnership.
    Canavan, J Nic Gabhainn, S Heary, C Pursell, L Fives, A Callaghan, M Keenaghan, C Van Lente, E Coen, L Featherstone, B (2012) Triple P Evaluation Interim Report. Report to the Longford/Westmeath Parenting Partnership. Technical Publication [Details]
    (2011) Triple P evaluation report: Baseline population survey.
    Featherstone, B Nic Gabhainn, S Pursell, L Heary, C Fives, A Canavan, J Coen, L. (2011) Triple P evaluation report: Baseline population survey. Technical Publication [Details]

    Workshops

      Year Publication
    (2011) Attention, distraction and the effective control of acute paediatric pain. 25th International Conference of the European Health Psychology Society.
    Keane, J., Walsh J.C., Heary C. & McGuire, B. (2011) Attention, distraction and the effective control of acute paediatric pain. 25th International Conference of the European Health Psychology Society. Crete: Workshops [Details]
    (2009) The perspective of practitioners on interactions with children . 39th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland.
    Merriman, B., Heary, C. & Canavan, J. (2009) The perspective of practitioners on interactions with children . 39th Annual Conference of the Psychological Society of Ireland. Wexford: Workshops [Details]
    (2005) Developmental changes in children's understanding of psychological problems: A qualitative study. British Psychological Society, Developmental Section Conference.
    Heary, C. & Hennessy, E. (2005) Developmental changes in children's understanding of psychological problems: A qualitative study. British Psychological Society, Developmental Section Conference. Edinburgh, Scotland: Workshops [Details]
    (2005) Developmental changes in children's understanding of psychological problems: A qualitative study. Paper presented at British Psychological Society, Developmental Section Conference.
    Heary, C. & Hennessy, E. (2005) Developmental changes in children's understanding of psychological problems: A qualitative study. Paper presented at British Psychological Society, Developmental Section Conference. Edinburgh, Scotland: Workshops [Details]
    (2003) Living with acquired brain injury during childhood and adolescence: An Irish perspective. Dublin: The ChildrenÕs Research Centre.
    Heary, C., Hogan, D. & Smyth, C. (2003) Living with acquired brain injury during childhood and adolescence: An Irish perspective. Dublin: The ChildrenÕs Research Centre. University of Dublin, Trinity College: Workshops [Details]

    Academic Magazine

      Year Publication
    (2019) Social media as a method of recruitment for a research study.
    Murphy, D., Heary, C. & Hennessy, E. (2019) Social media as a method of recruitment for a research study. The Irish Psychologist, 45, 104-106. Professional Publication [Details]

    Honours and Awards

      Year Title Awarding Body
    2018 President’s Awards for Research Excellence: Research Supervisor National University of Ireland, Galway

    Professional Associations

      Association Function From / To
    Special Interest Group in Paediatric Psychology (PSI) Research Officer /
    Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) Member /
    Society of Pediatric Psychology (Division 54) American Psychological Association Member /
    Children's Research Network Ireland Member /
    Psychological Society of Ireland Member /

    Committees

      Committee Function From / To
    International Paediatric Psychology committee, Division 54, Society of Paediatric Psychology, American Psychological Association. SIGPEP Representative /
    European Paediatric Psychology Network Founding member & Irish Representative 01-JAN-20 /
    Special Interest Group in Paediatric Psychology (PSI) Research Officer 01-SEP-15 /

    Community Engagement

      Title Type From / To
    Board Membership Youth Academy /

    Teaching Interests

    Developmental Psychology
    Child health psychology

    Current Postgraduate Students (Taught)

      Name Degree Primary Supervisor
    Nessa Sweeney MSc in Health Psychology
    Bronadh MSc in Health Psychology
    Caitlyn Jensen MSc in Health Psychology
    Amy Harrington MSc in Health Psychology Y
    Sarah McCaffrey MSc in Health Psychology Y
    Caoimhe O¿Sullivan MSc in Health Psychology Y
    Sarah Vaughan MSc in Health Psychology Y
    Ria Purcell MSc in Health Psychology
    Prutha Ranjit Kolte MSc in Health Psychology
    Lauren Barrett MSc in Health Psychology
    Aimen Kakar MSc in Health Psychology Y
    Caitlin Ginty MSc in Health Psychology Y

    Recent Postgraduate Students

      Graduation Name Degree Primary Supervisor
    2010 Amanda Fitzgerald PhD Y
    2007 Lorraine Swords PhD
    2013 Brian Merriman PhD Y
    2014 Ronan Conway PhD Y
    2013 Claire O' Driscoll PhD Y
    2013 Lynn McKeague PhD
    2016 Charlotte Silke PhD Y
    2019 Jennifer Keane Y
    2016 Margaret Lawler PhD
    2021 Niamh Gethin Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Y
    2015 Ruth Yoder Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Y
    2016 Aoife Dwyer Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Y
    2019 MahRukh Masood Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Y
    2020 Marita Hennessy PhD Y
    2020 Hazel Wolstenholme PhD Y
    2020 David Coleman Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Y
    2019 Noelle Martin Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Y
    2010 Martina O' Riordan Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Y

    Current Postgraduate Students (Research)

      Student Degree Type Type
    Jane Sharpe Doctorate - Ph.D. (Child and Youth Research) Supervisor
    Christiane Schulte Doctorate - Ph.D. (Child and Youth Research) Supervisor
    Catherine Maguire Doctorate - Ph.D. (Child and Youth Research) Supervisor

    Modules Taught

      Term/Year Module Title Module Code Subject / Desc
    2021-2022 Introductory Psychology (Developmental Psychology) PS122
    2024-2025 Perspectives on Childhood & Youth PS6185
    2024-2025 Perspectives on Childhood & Youth PS6185
    2020-2021 Developmental Psychology PS214
    2020-2021 Applied Developmental Psychology PS345
    2017-2018 Qualitative Research Methods PS413
    2021-2022 Social World of the Child (PhD in Child & Youth Research) PS6113
    2019-20 Perspectives in Youth Mental Health PS6156
    2020-2021 Dissertation (MSc in Health Psychology) PS6136

    External Collaborators

      Name Organisation / Institute Country Description of Collaboration
    Dr. Eilis Hennessy School of Psychology, University College Dublin IRELAND
    Dr. Elizabeth Nixon School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin
    Dr. Lorraine Swords School of Psychology, Trinity College Dublin IRELAND