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Dr Xiaoyun Zhou
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Xiaoyun Zhou

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Overview

Background

Dr Xiaoyun Zhou is a Senior Research Fellow at the COE Centre for Indigenous Futures and Faculty of Business, Econimics and Law, The University of Queensland. She has a multidisciplinary background spanning psychology, mental health, and digital health, with a strong research focus on digital mental health interventions for children and adolescents. Dr Zhou holds a PhD in Health and Behavioural Sciences from UQ, where she developed and evaluated a culturally tailored digital mental health intervention for Chinese adolescents. Her doctoral work employed mixed methods, including a cluster randomized controlled trial, and was supported by multiple competitive awards, including the UQ Research Training Program Scholarship. Her research expertise includes both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. She has extensive experience working with large national datasets, such as Census and Medicare data, and linked datasets. She has also led several studies related to child and adolescent mental health. Dr Zhou is a member of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH), Chinese Psychological Society (CPS) and the American Psychological Association (APA).

Availability

Dr Xiaoyun Zhou is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Masters (Coursework) of Mental Health, The University of Queensland
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • Mental Health Epidemiology and Population Mental Health

    My research interest focuses on the epidemiology of mental health conditions across diverse populations, examining prevalence, risk and protective factors, mental health service needs, and patterns of service utilisation. I use population-based surveys, longitudinal studies, and linked administrative data to investigate mental health outcomes, identify disparities, and generate evidence to inform mental health policy, prevention, and service planning.

  • Mental Health Services Research and Health Service Utilisation

    My research also examines mental health service needs, access, utilisation, and unmet needs across diverse populations, with a particular focus on health equity and disparities in service provision. Using nationally representative population surveys and linked administrative health data, I investigate patterns of mental healthcare, barriers to accessing services, and changes in service utilisation over time. My work aims to generate evidence to inform mental health policy, service planning, resource allocation, and equitable service delivery.

  • Population Data Science and Administrative Data Linkage

    My research also uses large-scale population surveys, longitudinal studies, and linked administrative datasets to investigate population health, mental health service utilisation, and health inequalities. I have experience analysing linked health and social administrative data through the Australian Bureau of Statistics DataLab, including Census, Medicare, and NDIS data. My current work also focuses on identifying data linkage opportunities, research priorities, and governance considerations to support Indigenous-led, community-informed research and evidence-based policy development.

Works

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39 works between 2019 and 2026

1 - 20 of 39 works

2026

Journal Article

Built environment and Indigenous mental health service use: Evidence from Medicare microdata in South-East Queensland, Australia

Zhang, Lihong, Jin, Lu, Hou, Xiang-Yu, Diminic, Sandra, Zhou, Xiaoyun, Suetani, Shuichi, Bainbridge, Roxanne and Liu, Yan (2026). Built environment and Indigenous mental health service use: Evidence from Medicare microdata in South-East Queensland, Australia. Cities, 179 107606, 1-17. doi: 10.1016/j.cities.2026.107606

Built environment and Indigenous mental health service use: Evidence from Medicare microdata in South-East Queensland, Australia

2026

Journal Article

Towards equity in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health: Policy priorities across Medicare, telehealth and the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Zhou, Xiaoyun, Suetani, Shuichi, Bainbridge, Roxanne and Diminic, Sandra (2026). Towards equity in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health: Policy priorities across Medicare, telehealth and the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry 00048674261496708, 48674261496708. doi: 10.1177/00048674261496708

Towards equity in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health: Policy priorities across Medicare, telehealth and the National Disability Insurance Scheme

2026

Journal Article

Predictors of health service use within an Indigenous Australian sample for issues related to their mental health: an analysis from the Queensland Urban Indigenous Mental Health Survey

Basit, Tabinda, Santomauro, Damian, Zhou, Xiaoyun, Liu, Yan, Suetani, Shuichi, Frazer Bidjara Nation, Randall, Hou, Xiang-Yu, Bainbridge, Roxanne (Gunggari/Kunja Nations), Whiteford, Harvey and Ferrari, Alize (2026). Predictors of health service use within an Indigenous Australian sample for issues related to their mental health: an analysis from the Queensland Urban Indigenous Mental Health Survey. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry 00048674261471288, 48674261471288-48674261471288. doi: 10.1177/00048674261471288

Predictors of health service use within an Indigenous Australian sample for issues related to their mental health: an analysis from the Queensland Urban Indigenous Mental Health Survey

2026

Journal Article

Adolescent health across Asia Pacific, 2000–23: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023

Cini, Karly I, Dumuid, Dorothea, Abbsar, Iffat, Li, Luo, Priambodo, Diandra Amandita, A, Bhoomadevi, Abdullah, Muhammad Ahmed, Abdullah, , Aboagye, Richard Gyan, Acharya, Swetha, Addo, Isaac Yeboah, Adegoke, Nurudeen A, Adhikary, Ripon Kumar, Adiga, Usha, Adnan, Mohd, Adnani, Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah, Adonteng-Kissi, Obed, Afrifa-Yamoah, Ebenezer, Agung, Fransisca Handy, Ahmad, Aqeel, Ahmad, Khabir, Ahmad, Naved, Ahmad, Tauseef, Ahmed, Jahanzaib Mian, Ahmed, Mushood, Ahmed, Shahzaib, Akalanka, Kasuni H.M., Akhtar, Muhammad Nadeem, Akosile, Wole ... Azzopardi, Peter S (2026). Adolescent health across Asia Pacific, 2000–23: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, 10 (10), 731-754. doi: 10.1016/s2352-4642(26)00163-x

Adolescent health across Asia Pacific, 2000–23: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023

2026

Journal Article

Factors associated with Medicare mental health service use by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults and children in an urban area: a case study from Southeast Queensland

Zhou, Xiaoyun, Pagliaro, Claudia, Wailan, Manuel, Suetani, Shuichi, Basit, Tabinda, Frazer Bidjara Nation, Randall, Nelson, Carmel, Liu, Yan, Zhang, Lihong, Bainbridge Gunggari/Kunja Nations, Roxanne, Hou, Xiang-Yu, Whiteford, Harvey and Diminic, Sandra (2026). Factors associated with Medicare mental health service use by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults and children in an urban area: a case study from Southeast Queensland. The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry 00048674261476557, 48674261476557-48674261476557. doi: 10.1177/00048674261476557

Factors associated with Medicare mental health service use by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults and children in an urban area: a case study from Southeast Queensland

2026

Journal Article

Disparities in the use of Medicare-subsidised telehealth mental health services by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in Southeast Queensland

Zhou, Xiaoyun, Smith, Anthony C., Nelson, Carmel, Suetani, Shuichi, Frazer, Randall (Bidjara Nation), Borton, Tamsyn, Potgieter, Rayno, Basit, Tabinda, Williams, Hayley (Gamilaroi Nation), Liu, Yan, Zhang, Lihong, Hou, Xiang-Yu, Bainbridge, Roxanne (Gunggari/Kunja Nations), Whiteford, Harvey and Diminic, Sandra (2026). Disparities in the use of Medicare-subsidised telehealth mental health services by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in Southeast Queensland. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry 00048674261470271, 48674261470271. doi: 10.1177/00048674261470271

Disparities in the use of Medicare-subsidised telehealth mental health services by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in Southeast Queensland

2026

Journal Article

Updated trends in the global prevalence and burden of mental disorders, 1990-2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023

Santomauro, Damian F. (GBD 2023 Mental Disorder Collaborator), Herrera, Ana M. Mantilla (GBD 2023 Mental Disorder Collaborator), Haslam, Divna M. (GBD 2023 Mental Disorder Collaborator), Maravilla, Joemer (GBD 2023 Mental Disorder Collaborator), Zhou, Xiaoyun (GBD 2023 Mental Disorder Collaborator), Akosile, Wole (GBD 2023 Mental Disorder Collaborator), Warren, Nicola (GBD 2023 Mental Disorder Collaborator) and Ferrari, Alize J. (GBD 2023 Mental Disorder Collaborator) (2026). Updated trends in the global prevalence and burden of mental disorders, 1990-2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. The Lancet, 407 (10543), 2040-2064. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(26)00519-2

Updated trends in the global prevalence and burden of mental disorders, 1990-2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023

2026

Other Outputs

From innovation to integration: a scoping review of factors shaping the integration of digital mental health into mainstream care

Wei, Xiaoyue, Gan, Daniel Z. Q., Wang, Mengmeng, Wright, Eryn, Takizawa, Yu, Edirippulige, Sisira and Zhou, Xiaoyun (2026). From innovation to integration: a scoping review of factors shaping the integration of digital mental health into mainstream care. doi: 10.31234/osf.io/hsdma_v1

From innovation to integration: a scoping review of factors shaping the integration of digital mental health into mainstream care

2026

Journal Article

Understanding the telehealth access through an intersectional lens: experience of Mandarin-speaking consumers accessing health services from a tertiary hospital in Australia

Gallegos-Rejas, Victor M., Kelly, Jaimon T., Zhang, Ling, Marinucci, Nicole, Payne, Karen, Zhou, Xiaoyun, Lu, Yiran, Smith, Anthony C. and Thomas, Emma E. (2026). Understanding the telehealth access through an intersectional lens: experience of Mandarin-speaking consumers accessing health services from a tertiary hospital in Australia. Digital Health, 12 20552076261415915, 20552076261415915. doi: 10.1177/20552076261415915

Understanding the telehealth access through an intersectional lens: experience of Mandarin-speaking consumers accessing health services from a tertiary hospital in Australia

2026

Journal Article

Effectiveness, facilitators and barriers of digital mental health services for First Nations Peoples in Australia: a systematic scoping review

Zhai, Siyu, Goodman, Andrew, Smith, Anthony C., Diminic, Sandra and Zhou, Xiaoyun (2026). Effectiveness, facilitators and barriers of digital mental health services for First Nations Peoples in Australia: a systematic scoping review. Interactive Journal of Medical Research, 15 e80386, e80386-e80386. doi: 10.2196/80386

Effectiveness, facilitators and barriers of digital mental health services for First Nations Peoples in Australia: a systematic scoping review

2026

Journal Article

Associations between multiple neurodevelopmental disorders and mental health in children

Zhou, Xiaoyun, Jia, Frank, Bambling, Matthew, Edirippulige, Sisira, Whiteford, Harvey and Lin, Jialing (2026). Associations between multiple neurodevelopmental disorders and mental health in children. Journal of Affective Disorders, 393 (Part A) 120397, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2025.120397

Associations between multiple neurodevelopmental disorders and mental health in children

2026

Journal Article

Are universal digital mental health interventions effective for promoting mental health outcomes among children and adolescents? A meta-analysis of effects and moderators

Takizawa, Yu, Zhou, Xiaoyun, Krishnamoorthy, Govind, March, Sonja, Slee, Phillip, Pill, Shane, Agnew, Deb, O'Dea, Bridianne, Wang, Tianchong, Han, Weifeng and Edirippulige, Sisira (2026). Are universal digital mental health interventions effective for promoting mental health outcomes among children and adolescents? A meta-analysis of effects and moderators. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 32 (5), 391-411. doi: 10.1177/1357633X251352904

Are universal digital mental health interventions effective for promoting mental health outcomes among children and adolescents? A meta-analysis of effects and moderators

2025

Journal Article

Patterns in the access, utilisation and budget allocation of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) psychosocial support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with mental health needs: a case study from South East Queensland

Zhou, Xiaoyun, Pagliaro, Claudia, Wailan, Manuel, Nelson, Carmel, Suetani, Shuichi, Frazer, Randall, Borton, Tamsyn, Potgieter, Rayno, Basit, Tabinda, Williams, Hayley, Liu, Yan, Zhang, Lihong, Hou, Xiang-Yu, Bainbridge, Roxanne, Whiteford, Harvey and Diminic, Sandra (2025). Patterns in the access, utilisation and budget allocation of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) psychosocial support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with mental health needs: a case study from South East Queensland. BMC Health Services Research, 25 (1) 1488, 1488. doi: 10.1186/s12913-025-13634-4

Patterns in the access, utilisation and budget allocation of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) psychosocial support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with mental health needs: a case study from South East Queensland

2025

Journal Article

Socio-spatial inequalities in accessibility of Indigenous community-controlled mental health services in South East Queensland, Australia

Zhang, Lihong, Liu, Yan, Jin, Lu, Hou, Xiang-Yu, Diminic, Sandra, Zhou, Xiaoyun, Suetani, Shuichi, Nelson, Carmel and Bainbridge, Roxanne (2025). Socio-spatial inequalities in accessibility of Indigenous community-controlled mental health services in South East Queensland, Australia. International Journal of Health Geographics, 24 (1) 24, 1-15. doi: 10.1186/s12942-025-00415-9

Socio-spatial inequalities in accessibility of Indigenous community-controlled mental health services in South East Queensland, Australia

2025

Conference Publication

Patterns in the access, utilisation and budget allocation of NDIS psychosocial support for First Nations Australians with mental health needs

Zhou, Xiaoyun (2025). Patterns in the access, utilisation and budget allocation of NDIS psychosocial support for First Nations Australians with mental health needs. 49th International Mental Health Nursing Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 10-12 September 2025. HOBOKEN: WILEY.

Patterns in the access, utilisation and budget allocation of NDIS psychosocial support for First Nations Australians with mental health needs

2025

Newspaper Article

Improving mental healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: new research findings

Zhou, Xiaoyun, Diminic, Sandra and Bainbridge, Roxanne (2025, 05 21). Improving mental healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: new research findings Croakey Health Media

Improving mental healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: new research findings

2025

Other Outputs

Disparities in access to and utilisation of Medicare subsidised telehealth mental health services by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in Southeast Queensland

Zhou, Xiaoyun, Smith, Anthony C., Nelson, Carmel, Suetani, Shuichi, Frazer, Randall (Bidjara Nation), Borton, Tamsyn, Potgieter, Rayno, Basit, Tabinda, Williams, Hayley (Gamilaroi nation), Liu, Yan, Zhang, Lihong, Hou, Xiang-Yu, Bainbridge, Roxanne (Gunggari/Kunja Nations), Whiteford, Harvey and Diminic, Sandra (2025). Disparities in access to and utilisation of Medicare subsidised telehealth mental health services by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in Southeast Queensland. doi: 10.31234/osf.io/kjs42_v1

Disparities in access to and utilisation of Medicare subsidised telehealth mental health services by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in Southeast Queensland

2025

Journal Article

Factors associated with Medicare mental health services access and frequency of utilisation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults and children in Southeast Queensland

Zhou, Xiaoyun, Pagliaro, Claudia, Wailan, Manuel, Suetani, Shuichi, Basit, Tabinda, Frazer, Randall, Nelson, Carmel, Liu, Yan, Zhang, Lihong, Bainbridge, Roxanne, Hou, Xiang-Yu, Whiteford, Harvey and Diminic, Sandra (2025). Factors associated with Medicare mental health services access and frequency of utilisation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults and children in Southeast Queensland. doi: 10.31234/osf.io/2ydwx_v1

Factors associated with Medicare mental health services access and frequency of utilisation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults and children in Southeast Queensland

2025

Other Outputs

Effectiveness, facilitators and barriers of digital mental health services for First Nations Peoples in Australia: A systematic review

Zhai, Siyu, Goodman, Andrew, Smith, Anthony C., Diminic, Sandra and Zhou, Xiaoyun (2025). Effectiveness, facilitators and barriers of digital mental health services for First Nations Peoples in Australia: A systematic review. doi: 10.1101/2025.04.27.25326251

Effectiveness, facilitators and barriers of digital mental health services for First Nations Peoples in Australia: A systematic review

2024

Conference Publication

Factors associated with Medicare mental health services access and utilisation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Southeast Queensland

Zhou, Xiaoyun (2024). Factors associated with Medicare mental health services access and utilisation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Southeast Queensland. 13th Health Services Research Conference, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 4-6 December 2024. Brisbane, QLD Australia:

Factors associated with Medicare mental health services access and utilisation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Southeast Queensland

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