Michael Joseph Cunningham, BSc, Dip IT, M Phil, PhD
mjjcunning [at] hotmail.com
Research Interests:
- Computer-based programs for delivering psychotherapy. I'm interested in exploring translated/transcultural versions of a computer-based therapy program for adolescents that I have developed during my PhD, and also in the use of a web site or mobile devices to support therapy (these projects have potential for collaboration between European or Canadian researchers)
- E-Learning - design of educational or training modules for students, professionals, and patients
- I am now seeking a postdoc, project, or company position to further explore technology in life sciences/healthcare
Key Publications
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Cunningham, M., & Wuthrich, V. (2008) Examination of Barriers to Treatment and User Preferences With Computer-based Therapy Using The Cool Teens CD for Adolescent Anxiety. E-Journal of Applied Psychology [Online] 4:2. http://ojs.lib.swin.edu.au/index.php/ejap/article/view/115/144.
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Cunningham, M. (2008) Overview of Design Approaches in The Cool Teens CD and Other Computer Programs for Adolescent Anxiety. E-Journal of Applied Psychology [Online] 4:2. http://ojs.lib.swin.edu.au/index.php/ejap/article/view/116/145
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Cunningham, M.J., Wuthrich, V.M., Rapee, R.M., Lyneham, H.J., Schniering, C.A., & Hudson, J.L. (2008). The Cool Teens CD-ROM for anxiety disorders in adolescents: A pilot case series. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Jun 18. [Epub ahead of print].
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Cunningham, M.J., Donovan, C.L., & March, S. (2007). Developing and Delivering Computer-based CBT for Anxiety Disorders in Young People. In D. Einstein, (Ed). Innovations and Advances in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Sydney: Australian Academic Press.
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Cunningham, M.J., Rapee, R.M., & Lyneham, H.J. (2007). Overview of the Cool Teens CD-ROM for Anxiety Disorders in Adolescents. The Behavior Therapist, 30, 15-19.
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Cunningham, M.J., Rapee, R.M., & Lyneham, H.J. (2006). The Cool Teens CD-ROM: A multimedia self-help program for adolescents with anxiety. Youth Studies Australia, 25, 50-56.
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Cunningham, M.J., Rapee, R.M., & Lyneham, H.J. (2006). Feedback to a prototype self-help computer program for anxiety disorders in adolescents. AeJAMH, 5(3).
Computer Programs
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Murray R, Carr L, Robert M, Cunningham M, Bedasse S, & Mancini J. (2009). 4i - ACS Performance Improvement Program: Linking Education to Performance. Oral Presentation O01, Canadian Association of Continuing Health Education (CACHE) Annual Conference, Toronto, ON.
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Cunningham, M.J., Rapee, R.M., Lyneham, H.J., Schniering, C.A., Hudson, J.L., & Wuthrich, V. (2006). The Cool Teens CD-ROM - An anxiety management program for young people. Macquarie University Anxiety Research Unit (MUARU), Sydney. The Cool Teens CD-ROM.
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Wuthrich, V.M., Lyneham, H.J., Cunningham, M.J., & Rapee, R.M. (2007). Anxiety Module Script. Climate Schools Program, Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety Disorders. www.climateschools.tv
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Cunningham, M.J. (2007, For research purposes but not yet published). Overview of The Cool Teens CD-ROM - An anxiety management program for young people - A Manual for Therapists. Macquarie University Anxiety Research Unit (MUARU), Sydney.
- Cunningham, M.J. (2007). Interactive Clinical Case Experience. http://www.miked.biz/icce/
- (1999-2001). Designer and Medical Editor of 20+ CD-ROMs/web sites/e-Learning programs, I.C. Axon, Montreal, Canada.
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(1994-97). Lead or Joint author/programmer of 30+ multimedia programs for medical education, University of Manchester.
Selected Grants, Awards, Media Articles
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Rapee, R.M., Cunningham, M.J. Development & Evaluation of a self-help multimedia computer program for adolescents with anxiety disorders. (2006-8) Rotary Australia Health Research Fund ($154K); (2004-5) Macquarie University Vice Chancellor’s Development Fund grant $108K.
- Cunningham, M.J., & Cool Teens Team. (2006). Cool Teens CD-ROM. "Highly Commended", Macquarie University Innovation Awards Postgraduate category - Link to video page (High and low connection speeds available); Also: Winner, Youth Category, Mental Health Matters Awards, Mental Health Association NSW.
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Cunningham, M.J. (2006). New home-based treatment program for anxious teens. Macquarie University Postgrad and Beyond Enewsletter: Health.