Antony Kidman
Antony David Kidman (born December 10, 1938 in Sydney , † September 12, 2014 in Singapore ) was an Australian psychologist and biochemist .
Life
Kidman was Head of the Health Psychology Unit at the University of Technology, Sydney . One focus of his more than 30 years of research was the psycho-oncological treatment of patients with breast cancer . Most recently, he dealt with the psychosocial effects of cyber bullying . He was involved in more than 153 scientific publications in specialist magazines and author of several specialist books. In 2005 he was awarded the Order of Australia for his services to the health system in Australia .
With his wife Janelle, Kidman had two daughters, the actress Nicole Kidman (* 1967) and the journalist and producer Antonia Kidman (* 1970). He died as a result of a fall on September 12, 2014 while visiting his younger daughter in Singapore.
Works
- Staying sane in the fast lane . Delphian Books, Epping 2011, ISBN 978-0-9588803-7-4 .
- Schizophrenia: a guide for families . Biochemical & General Services, Greenwich 2008, ISBN 978-0-9588803-6-7 .
- Feeling Better: A Guide to Mood Management . Biochemical & General Services, Greenwich 2006, ISBN 0-9588803-5-2 .
- Stress, coping and social support in the age of anxiety . Foundation for Life Sciences, St Leonards 2005, ISBN 0-646-45154-5 .
- From thought to action . Biochemical & General Services, Greenwich 2001, ISBN 0-9588803-1-X .
- Family life: adapting to change . Biochemical & General Services, Greenwich 1995, ISBN 0-9588803-3-6 .
Web links
- Antony Kidman ( memento from September 13, 2014 in the Internet Archive ) on the homepage of the University of Technology, Sydney (English)
- UTS mourns the passing of Dr Antony Kidman. Obituary on the homepage of the University of Technology, Sydney, September 15, 2014
Individual evidence
- ↑ Megan Gibson: Nicole Kidman's Father Unexpectedly Dies in Singapore. In: Time . September 12, 2014 (accessed September 16, 2014).
- ↑ Pioneer clinical psychologist Honored ( English ) University of Technology Sydney. February 1, 2005. Retrieved September 17, 2014.
- ↑ Nicole Kidman's father dies after falling. In: Rheinische Post . September 12, 2014 (accessed September 15, 2014).
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Kidman, Antony |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Kidman, Antony David (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Australian psychologist and biochemist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 10, 1938 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Sydney , Australia |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 12, 2014 |
| Place of death | Singapore |