Irene Mateo Arriero
Senior Project Officer
BSc (Hons)
irene.mateoarriero@thekids.org.au
she/her/hers
Irene is a PhD Student under the supervision of Dr Yael Perry in the Youth Mental Health team, and Dr Jeneva Ohan at the University of Western Australia.
Her research and clinical interests centre around improving the wellbeing of young people and their families. She is particularly interested in the relationships between the mental health of children and that of their parents.
The focus of her PhD project is the understanding of how parents of children with ADHD make decisions around talking about ADHD to other people in their and their child’s life. The goal is to use this knowledge to guide parents through that disclosure process in the future.
She has previously worked as a research officer on the Western Australian Coronial Suicide Information System project which provides more in-depth understanding of suicide in WA with the view of informing future prevention strategies.
Irene holds a Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours in Psychology from the University of Western Australia, where she is currently completing her Master of Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Philosophy.
Published research
Understanding Disclosure Decisions in Parents of Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Parents of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often make disclosure decisions about their child's ADHD on their behalf. While disclosure can facilitate access to support, it risks stigma. Despite ADHD being one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions, little is known about parent's experiences in relating information about their child's ADHD diagnosis or medication use, to others.
Parents’ Disclosure of Their Child’s Health and Neurodevelopmental Conditions: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Metasynthesis
Parents of children with physical/mental health and/or neurodevelopmental conditions often need to make disclosure decisions for their child. Disclosure can bring benefits (e.g., support) but can also risk harm (e.g., stigma). This systematic review aimed to consolidate research regarding parents' disclosure experiences to better understand how to support parents during this process.
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours in Psychology) – The University of Western Australia
- Mental Health First Aider – MHFA Australia