Dr. Fergal O'Hagan is an associate professor in Psychology. His research interests lie in the domain of work and health and, more specifically factors influencing occupational adaptation following the onset of chronic illness. Some of his current projects include the role of illness representations in recovery from occupational injury, health trajectories and coping in injured workers with permanent impairments, the role of acceptance and resourcefulness in occupational adaptation following disabling injury.
Winter Olympics - Milano Cortina 2026
Dr. O’Hagan is available for comment on the psychology of sport and mental preparation for athletes as they gear up for the Olympic games. Professor O’Hagan teaches sport psychology and works with Trent student-athletes to optimize performance through mental skills training.