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Dr Caroline Heary

PhD M.Psych BA

Contact Details

Senior Lecturer
School of Psychology
University of Galway
T: Ext. 5059
E: caroline.heary@nuigalway.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:
    • Research Officer & Committee Member, Special Interest Group in Paediatric Psychology, Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) 
    • Member of the International Committee, Society of Pediatric Psychology (2018-)
    • 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 (hosted by School of Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway, August 2005)
    • Member of the Academic Advisory Board, The Irish Centre for Talented Youth, Dublin City University (2002-2016).
    •  Scientific advisory group – Health Panel, Growing up in Ireland, Phase 2 (2015 to date).  
    • European Paediatric Psychology Network Board Member (2020-)

Research Interests

Caroline has specific interests in the social context of health and wellbeing during childhood and adolescence. Specific research themes include:
    • Health behaviours of children and adolescents
      • Prevention and early intervention
      • Socio-ecological approaches
    • Youth Mental health:
      • Stigma associated with chronic health conditions during childhood & adolescence
      • Help-seeking for mental health difficulties
      • Protective factors for young people's wellbeing (role of peers, family, school)
      • Mental health literacy
      • Evidence-based interventions
    • Psychosocial issues associated with childhood chronic illness, with a specific interest in social support; peer relations etc.
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. She is a co-applicant on a HRB ICE award on 'designing, evaluating and implementing a pilot complex intervention on childhood obesity' (2016-2019). This award has a specific focus on infant feeding. The programme is designed to support the interdisciplinary training of a team of postdoctoral researchers. Lead PI: Prof. Patricia Kearney (UCC). For more information on this project check out our Cherish website (Choosing Healthy Eating for Infant Health): https://cherishstudy.com/

Caroline is 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).
During her sabbatical period (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).

Stigma associated with mental health difficulties during childhood & adolescence 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 children’s understanding of psychological difficulties in peers, understanding the acceptance of children with mental health difficulties (and the stigma that these children 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. 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. 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

Help-seeking for mental health difficulties: Caroline is supervising a number of Doctoral candidates in Clinical Psychology on projects that explore parents experiences of help-seeking for their child's mental health difficulties and factors relating to adolescents help-seeking.

Caroline is 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 a co-applicant on the following project funded by the HRB: Lending an ear: "iPeer2Peer" plus "Teens Taking Charge" Online Self-Management to empower children with Arthritis.  
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. Further research interests in this area include children’s experiences of GP consultations / hospital settings.
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Research Projects

  Project Start Date End Date
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

Peer Reviewed Journals

  Year Publication
(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) '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) '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]
(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]
(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) '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]
(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]
(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]
(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) '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]
(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]
(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]
(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) '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) '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]
(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) '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]
(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]
(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) '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) '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) '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) '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]
(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]
(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]
(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]
(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]
(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]
(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) '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]
(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) '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]
(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) '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) '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) '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]
(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]
(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) '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]
(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) '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]
(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) '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]
(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
(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 /
Special Interest Group in Child & Adolescent Psychology (PSI) 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 / 01-JAN-22
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
Caitlyn Jensen MSc in Health Psychology
Amy Harrington MSc in Health Psychology Y
Sarah McCaffrey MSc in Health Psychology Y
Sarah Vaughan MSc in Health Psychology Y
Caoimhe O¿Sullivan MSc in Health Psychology Y
Nessa Sweeney MSc in Health Psychology

Recent Postgraduate Students

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

Modules Taught

  Term/Year Module Title Module Code Subject / Desc
2021-2022 Introductory Psychology (Developmental Psychology) PS122
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