World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Psychology

D-Index
37
Citations
7100
World Ranking
9121
National Ranking
27

Overview

Fiona McNicholas is affiliated with University College Dublin in Ireland and has contributed extensively to research in Psychology, Medicine, and Health Professions. Their work addresses significant topics within clinical psychology, psychiatry, and general health professions, with a particular focus on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic and child and adolescent healthcare.

The main fields of study include:

  • Psychology
  • Medicine
  • Health Professions

Key subfields associated with their research are:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • General Health Professions
  • Psychiatry and Mental Health
  • Speech and Hearing
  • Social Psychology

McNicholas has concentrated research efforts on topics such as:

  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
  • Healthcare Professionals' Stress and Burnout
  • Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

The scientist has published numerous articles in well-known venues, with frequent contributions to:

  • Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine
  • Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)
  • BJPsych Open
  • European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • HRB Open Research

Among the recent published papers authored or coauthored by McNicholas are:

  • Referral patterns for specialist child and adolescent mental health services in the Republic of Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with 2019 and 2018, 2021, BJPsych Open
  • Medical students and COVID-19: the need for pandemic preparedness, 2020, Journal of Medical Ethics
  • Mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020, Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine
  • The use of telepsychiatry during COVID-19 and beyond, 2020, Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine
  • Levels of stress in medical students due to COVID-19, 2021, Journal of Medical Ethics

Frequent collaborators include:

  • Blánaid Gavin
  • Dimitrios Adamis
  • Tomislav Franić
  • Helena Tuomainen
  • Ulrike Schulze

Best Publications

  • Risk factors for childhood overweight: A prospective study from birth to 9.5 years

    W.Stewart Agras;Lawrence D. Hammer;Fiona McNicholas;Helena C. Kraemer

  • Updated European Consensus Statement on Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult ADHD

    J.J.S. Kooij;D. Bijlenga;L. Salerno;R. Jaeschke

  • Association of Psychotic Experiences With Subsequent Risk of Suicidal Ideation, Suicide Attempts, and Suicide Deaths: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Longitudinal Population Studies.

    Kathryn Yates;Ulla Lång;Martin Cederlöf;Fiona Boland

  • A prospective study of the influence of eating-disordered mothers on their children

    Stewart Agras;Lawrence Hammer;Fiona McNicholas

  • Medical students and COVID-19: the need for pandemic preparedness.

    Lorcan O'Byrne;Blánaid Gavin;Fiona McNicholas

  • Increasing rates of self-harm among children, adolescents and young adults: a 10-year national registry study 2007–2016

    Eve Griffin;Elaine M. McMahon;Fiona McNicholas;Fiona McNicholas;Paul Corcoran

  • Referral patterns for specialist child and adolescent mental health services in the Republic of Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic compared with 2019 and 2018.

    Fiona McNicholas;Ian Kelleher;Elma Hedderman;Fionnuala Lynch

  • Mental health and the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Blánaid Gavin;John Lyne;John Lyne;Fiona McNicholas

  • Architecture and functioning of child and adolescent mental health services: a 28-country survey in Europe

    Giulia Signorini;Swaran P. Singh;Vlatka Boricevic-Marsanic;Gwen Dieleman

  • Caring for the Psychological Well-Being of Healthcare Professionals in the Covid-19 Pandemic Crisis.

    B. Gavin;J. Hayden;D. Adamis;Fiona McNicholas

  • The use of telepsychiatry during COVID-19 and beyond.

    M O'Brien;F McNicholas;F McNicholas

  • What do general practitioners know about ADHD? Attitudes and knowledge among first-contact gatekeepers: systematic narrative review.

    Mimi Tatlow-Golden;Lucia Prihodova;Blanaid Gavin;Walter Cullen

  • The interface between child/adolescent and adult mental health services: results from a European 28-country survey

    Giulia Signorini;Swaran P. Singh;Vlatka Boricevic Marsanic;Gwen Dieleman

  • Levels of stress in medical students due to COVID-19.

    Lorcan O'Byrne;Blánaid Gavin;Dimitrios Adamis;You Xin Lim

  • COVID-19, mental health and psychological first aid.

    Elisha Minihan;Blánaid Gavin;Brendan D. Kelly;Fiona McNicholas

  • Pandemic-related emergency psychiatric presentations for self-harm of children and adolescents in 10 countries (PREP-kids): a retrospective international cohort study.

    Dennis Ougrin;Ben Hoi-Ching Wong;Mehrak Vaezinejad;Paul L Plener;Paul L Plener

  • COVID-19 related occupational stress in teachers in Ireland

    Unknown

  • Burnout in consultants in child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) in Ireland: a cross-sectional study.

    Fiona McNicholas;Sonita Sharma;Cliodhna Oconnor;Elizabeth Barrett;Elizabeth Barrett

  • How does psychiatric diagnosis affect young people's self-concept and social identity? A systematic review and synthesis of the qualitative literature

    Cliodhna O'Connor;Irini Kadianaki;Kristen Maunder;Fiona McNicholas

  • Efficacy and safety of extended-release guanfacine hydrochloride in children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a randomized, controlled, phase III trial.

    Amaia Hervas;Michael Huss;Mats Johnson;Fiona McNicholas

  • Transition from child and adolescent to adult mental health services in the Republic of Ireland: an investigation of process and operational practice.

    Niamh McNamara;Fiona McNicholas;Tamsin Ford;Moli Paul

  • Dissociation in Response to Methylphenidate on Response Variability in a Group of Medication Naive Children with ADHD.

    Katherine A Johnson;Edwina Barry;Mark Andrew Bellgrove;Mark Andrew Bellgrove;Marie Cox

  • Pandemic-Related Emergency Psychiatric Presentations for Self-Harm of Children and Adolescents in 10 Countries (PREP-Kids): A Retrospective International Cohort Study

    Dennis Ougrin;Hoi Ching Wong;Mehrak Vaezinejad;Paul L. Plener

Frequent Co-Authors

Frank C. Verhulst
Frank C. Verhulst Erasmus University Rotterdam
Dieter Wolke
Dieter Wolke University of Warwick
Tamsin Ford
Tamsin Ford University of Cambridge
Michael Fitzgerald
Michael Fitzgerald Trinity College Dublin
Michael Gill
Michael Gill Trinity College Dublin
Brendan D. Kelly
Brendan D. Kelly Trinity College Dublin
Jordan E. DeVylder
Jordan E. DeVylder Fordham University
Paul L. Plener
Paul L. Plener Medical University of Vienna
Ian H. Robertson
Ian H. Robertson Trinity College Dublin
Michael Daly
Michael Daly National University of Ireland, Maynooth

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring online degrees in psychology and counseling can open doors to a variety of rewarding careers, from clinical therapist to school counselor. When researching programs, affordability is a key factor, especially for students balancing tuition with living costs.

For those seeking budget-friendly options on the West Coast, the cheapest counseling degrees in Berkeley offer students a solid academic foundation without a hefty price tag. Meanwhile, other parts of California provide their own options—see this list of affordable counseling programs in California for more choices across the state.

If you’re looking in the Northeast, there are several affordable counseling programs in Boston that combine reputable faculty with manageable costs. For Midwest students, affordable counseling programs in Chicago deliver high-quality education at a lower tuition rate.

With numerous online and campus-based affordable degree pathways, students can pursue diverse psychology careers without excessive debt. Carefully comparing program costs and career outcomes will help you find the best fit as you take your next academic step.

Best Scientists Citing Fiona McNicholas

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles