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Biography
Craig works in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University, is director of education at the Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies, and is coordinator of mindfulness programs across Monash University.
Biography
Professor Craig Hassed OAM has been working within the Faculty of Medicine at Monash University since 1989. Now he also teaches into a number of other faculties, is coordinator of mindfulness programs across Monash and is the founding Director of Education at the Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies. His teaching, research and clinical interests include mindfulness, mind-body medicine, lifestyle medicine, integrative medicine and medical ethics. Craig developed and integrated into the Monash medical curriculum the world-first mindfulness-based healthy lifestyle course called the Health Enhancement Program and has collaborated with Australian and international universities helping them to integrate similar content. He has authored over 100 papers in peer-reviewed journals and has published 14 books and 16 book chapters. Craig is regularly invited to speak at events in Australia and overseas. He was the founding president and patron of Meditation Australia, is a Smiling Mind ambassador and a regular media commentator featuring in the documentaries, The Connection, and My Year of Living Mindfully. He co-authored with Richard Chambers two free Mindfulness MOOCs (massive open online courses) in collaboration with Monash University and FutureLearn, both of which are rated by Class Central as the two leading online mindfulness courses globally and among the 10 top online courses for any subject in the world. In 2019 Craig was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to Medicine.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research area keywords
- Mindfulness
- Mindfulness-Based Therapies
- Tertiary education
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 7 Finished
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Introduction of Compassion Training to Medical Curricula: Impact on compassion and burnout
Leech, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Owen, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Harrison, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Leach, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hassed, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ling, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dunford, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Jungst, C. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/08/23 → 30/09/24
Project: Research
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Eye on the ball, Mind on the game: Development of a mindfulness-based program for Australian Rules Football (AFL/AFLW) players
Peters, A. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Jackson, M. (Supervisor), Hassed, C. (Supervisor) & Facer-Childs, E. (Supervisor)
4/04/22 → 3/04/23
Project: Research
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Randomised controlled trial evaluating a basis aggression management module
Lo, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Hassed, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Recoche, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fairhall, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Harder, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Volders, E. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Wright, C. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Lentin, P. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Sanders, R. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Turner, S. (Associate Investigator (AI))
Monash University – Internal School Contribution
1/01/19 → 15/12/19
Project: Research
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Online self-management of cancer-related fatigue: a multimodal approach
Avery, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Ellis, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hassed, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Klarica, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hodgson, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Walker, P. A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Wright, T. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/10/16 → 1/10/19
Project: Other
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Development of an intervention plan to increase detection, diagnosis and appropriate management of sleep disorders n the Australian primary care setting
Wilson Rajaratnam, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Hassed, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kiropoulos, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Naughton, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Piterman, L. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/03/09 → 31/12/09
Project: Research
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Law students’ perspectives on a single session compassion training seminar
Hum, F., Hassed, C. & Ling, D., 2025, In: The Law Teacher. 59, 1, p. 41-49 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Finding presence during a pandemic: a qualitative analysis of participation in an Irish University online mindfulness practice during the COVID-19 emergency
Flynn-Evans, E. E., Salmon, N., O'Keeffe, D. & Hassed, C. S., 2023, In: HRB Open Research. 6, 33, 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Participation in online mindfulness was associated with improved self-compassion and prosocial attitudes
Bailey, N. W., Comte, W., Chambers, R., Bartlett, L., Connaughton, S. & Hassed, C., Jul 2023, In: Mindfulness. 14, 7, p. 1735-1750 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access6 Citations (Scopus) -
The mindful practitioner
Hassed, C. & Chambers, R., 2023, Mindfulness in the Birth Sphere: Practice for Pre-conception to the Critical 1000 Days and Beyond. Davies, L. & Crowther, S. (eds.). 1st ed. Abingdon UK: Routledge, p. 15-32 18 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Other › peer-review
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A qualitative analysis of free text comments of participants from a massive open online mindfulness course
Neate, S. L., Reece, J. C., Hassed, C. S., Chambers, R., Dye, S. & Nag, N., 12 Aug 2022, In: Frontiers in Public Health. 10, 10 p., 947898.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Monash University Faculty of Arts Dean’s Research Award
Hohwy, J. (Recipient), Hassed, C. (Recipient), Margolis, R. (Recipient), Chadha, M. (Recipient), Bayne, T. (Recipient), Chambers, R. (Recipient), Windt, J. (Recipient) & Kars, A. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Monash University Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Dean's Award for Excellence in Education - Industry and Community Education Programs (Team)
Ling, D. (Recipient), Hassed, C. (Recipient) & Chambers, R. (Recipient), 10 Oct 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Monash University Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence (Industry and Community Education programs) - Special Commendation
Ling, D. (Recipient), Hassed, C. (Recipient) & Chambers, R. (Recipient), 17 Nov 2022
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Compassion Training for Law Students
Hum, F. (Organiser) & Hassed, C. (Invited speaker)
2 Mar 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Road Safety and other Workplace Benefits of Mindfulness
Koppel, S. (Contributor), Chambers, R. (Contributor) & Hassed, C. (Contributor)
17 Nov 2020Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar