Jerry Hsu
Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer
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University of Otago
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Biography
Jerry was born in Taiwan and grew up in New Zealand. He first trained as a computer scientist and electrical engineer and worked as a web developer before moving towards teaching. He was a primary teacher for 11 years in Taiwan. He then began his psychology career in Taiwan with a focus on the intersection between technology and people. Currently, he works as a senior lecturer at the University of Otago in the Department of Psychological Medicine. He also works as a clinical psychologist in private practice.
Jerry's research interests include cognitive bias modification (CBM)—a digital self-administered intervention addressing unhelpful interpretation bias in various psychopathologies. Jerry has also applied CBM to other areas, including stereotype bias in medical students towards Māori patients.
Research Projects and Ideas
Jerry is currently working on developing CBM as a digital tool for 1) targeting negative interpretation bias in depression and anxiety, and 2) reducing medical students' bias toward various equity groups, such as Māori, Pasifika, the Rainbow community. AI plays an important role in his work on CBM through automation and personalization of CBM training materials.
Collaborations and Skills
We are always seeking collaborations with equity groups and clinicians to evaluate CBM and its training materials.
Connections of interest
We are interested in connecting with various equity groups (Māori, Pasifika, Asian, Older persons, the Rainbow community, disability). These groups have been an integral part of our co-development process of CBM training materials.
We are also interested in connecting with like-minded individuals who see value in our work on CBM as a digital intervention for both targeting mental health issues and in medical training.
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Generative AI
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Health Speciality(s):
Mental Health