Jasmine B. MacDonald
Research Manager | Qualitative and participatory methods
Dr Jasmine B. MacDonald (she/her) is a Research Manager in AIFS’ Qualitative and Participatory Methods team, and a qualified social worker with a PhD in psychology.
Jasmine maintains subject matter expertise in trauma-informed research and practice, trauma exposure and reactions, and child and adolescent mental health.
Jasmine has published 20+ peer-reviewed journal articles. She specialises in evidence synthesis, making complex ideas accessible to a wider audience and writing practical guides that build professional capability for people working with children and families.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), Charles Sturt University
- Bachelor of Social Work (Honours), Charles Sturt University
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Sociology), Charles Sturt University
Latest research
Early intervention for young people’s mental health:…
This practice guide clarifies what ‘early intervention’ means in mental health contexts, offering a shared framework and real‑world examples to support understanding…
Neurodiversity-affirming practice in community mental…
This practice guide presents a framework for family and community services to apply neurodiversity-affirming practice (NAP) to their work with all children, young…
Professional supervision for community mental health…
This guide provides practical, research‑informed supervision strategies to help community mental health practitioners build confidence, capability and reflective…