Research
My primary research interest lies in translational and co-productive mental health research, with a particular focus on the psychosocial determinants, prevention, and treatment of severe and enduring mental health problems, such as bipolar disorder. I take a holistic approach to mental health, grounded in the lived experiences of individuals and the complex social and environmental contexts in which mental health difficulties arise.
I am passionate about research that addresses health and social inequalities by fostering collaborative partnerships and co-developing solutions that prevent mental health problems and enhance wellbeing, community-based mental health provision, interventions, and outcomes for young people, adults, and their families.
I am particularly interested in supervising students whose work aligns with the following areas:
• Psychological, social, and environmental determinants of mental health and wellbeing
• The psychology of severe and enduring mental health problems, such as bipolar disorder
• Personal recovery, including personalised care, intervention development, and outcome assessment
• Community-based mental health provision, including social prescribing, creative wellbeing practices, and whole-system, social justice approaches to prevention
• Health and social care partnerships, including creative health collaborations, place-based initiatives, Integrated Care Systems, and cross-sector working to improve mental health outcomes
Research grants
National partnership to tackle health inequalities in coastal communities
ARTS AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCIL
February 2024 - January 2027
Fylde Coast Research Consortium
ARTS AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCIL
November 2022 - March 2024