Dr Robbie Eres, BPsycSci (Hons I), MPsych (Clinical), PhD

Dr Robert (Robbie) Eres is a Lecturer in Psychology at Deakin University and a registered Clinical Psychologist. Robbie's background is multidisciplinary and draws on areas of psychology, neuroscience, and biology. Robbie's expertise largely surrounds the social determinants of health and how social factors, including perceived social isolation and social exclusion, exacerbate mental health symptoms (e.g., social anxiety, depression, stress) and contribute to poor physical health outcomes. Robbie is experienced in the development and evaluation of digital interventions targeting loneliness and mental health variables in vulnerable groups, including young people with psychosis, social anxiety disorder, young people from low socioeconomic environments, and minority groups within the LGBTQIA+ community. His research interests also extend to understanding the role of emotion regulation in clinical and non-clinical groups, as well as understanding the social health and wellbeing of members of the LGBTQIA+ community. In their clinical practice, Robbie works primarily within the gender, sex, and sexuality space and has a particular interest in pediatric gender affirming care.