Paul Morrison completed studies in nursing, psychology, education, and counseling and has a long-standing interest in mental health issues and the education of health professionals. Before taking up his present position at Murdoch University, he worked in a range of health care settings as a general and mental health nurse (UK and Queensland); in universities as a lecturer, senior lecturer (Cardiff), Associate Professor (Brisbane) and Professor (Canberra & Perth) and in private practice as a psychologist. He is an experienced teacher, researcher, practitioner, and writer with over 100 publications. Some of his books have been translated into German, Norwegian and Indonesian.