Dr Jamie Nowlan

Clinical Psychologist

PhD in Clinical Psychology, Master of Clinical Psychology

Dr Nowlan has particular experience with older adults, having worked at the Specialist Mental Health Service for Older Persons at Wollongong Hospital and conducted research in older adult mental health at The Emotional Health Clinic, Macquarie University. Dr Nowlan has a special interest in anxiety disorders, somatoform disorders and chronic pain, with experience at the Nepean Hospital Anxiety Disorders Clinic and the Royal North Shore Hospital Chronic Pain Unit.

Publications in International Peer-Reviewed Journals:

• Nowlan, J. S., Wuthrich, V. M., & Rapee, R. M. (2016). The impact of positive reappraisal on positive (and negative) emotion among older adults. International Psychogeriatrics, 28(4), 681-193
• Nowlan, J. S., Wuthrich, V. M., Rapee, R. M., Kinsella, J. M., & Barker, G. (2016). A comparison of single-session positive reappraisal, cognitive restructuring and supportive counselling for older adults with type 2 diabetes. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 40(2), 216-229
• Nowlan, J. S., Wuthrich, V. M., & Rapee, R. M. (2015). Positive reappraisal in older adults: A systematic literature review.Aging & Mental Health, 19(6), 475-484
• Nowlan, J. S., Wuthrich, V. M., & Rapee, R. M. (2015). Self-report measures of positive reappraisal with a focus on older adults: A systematic review. Clinical Gerontologist, 38(4), 302-324
• Nowlan, J. S., Wuthrich, V. M., & Rapee, R. M. (2015). Increasing older adults’ use of positive reappraisal coping for chronic physical illness. Clinical Gerontologist, 38(5), 428-437

Treatment Manual:

• Wuthrich, V. M., & Nowlan, J. S. (2015). Ageing Wisely Workbook. An individual program for older adults to overcome worry and low mood and change habits for a healthy lifestyle. Centre for Emotional Health, Department of Psychology:  Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia

Conference Presentations:

• Nowlan, J. S., Wuthrich, V. M., & Rapee, R. M. (2015). Comparison of brief interventions for older adults with type 2 diabetes: Positive reappraisal, cognitive restructuring and supportive counselling. Asian Psychology Conference. March: Osaka, Japan
• Nowlan, J. S., Wuthrich, V. M., & Rapee, R. M. (2014). Teaching positive reappraisal emotion regulation to older adults to facilitate coping with chronic physical illness. European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies Congress: September: The Hague, The Netherlands
• Nowlan, J. S., Wuthrich, V. M., & Rapee, R. M. (2014). Use of positive reappraisal in response to ageing related challenges and its relationship with positive emotion and time. European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies Congress. September: The Hague, The Netherlands
• Nowlan, J. S., Wuthrich, V. M., & Rapee, R. M. (2013). Older adults’ use of positive reappraisal in response to ageing-related challenges. Australian Psychology Society Psychology and Ageing Interest Group Conference. November: Melbourne, Australia