Overview
I'm a researcher, health and clinical psychologist. My overall interest relates to improving quality of life for people living with or supporting people with mental and physical health difficulties. I'm interested in understanding how people understand their own quality of life, and how to co-produce interventions to improve or maintain this.
I am currently focused on parents/carers of young people with mental health difficulties. I am particularly interested in the improtance of the parent/carer as a person, as well as a partner in supporting the young person.
I have linked interest in understanding and supporting mental health in other settings, with some experience relating to "Global Mental Health" in Uganda and a project in Rwanda relating to youth suicidality and parents' responses. There is much to learn and share when working with people from settings different to my own.
Publication
2023
- Martin, F., Dahmash, D., Tsang, A., Glover, S., Duncan, C. and Halligan, S. L. 2023. Interventions to support parents and carers of young people with mental health difficulties: a systematic review protocol. BMJ Open 13(6), article number: e073940. (10.1136/bmjopen-2023-073940)
- Martin, F. and Oliver, T. 2023. A qualitative content analysis of online public mental health resources for COVID-19. Frontiers in Psychiatry 13, article number: 553158. (10.3389/fpsyt.2022.553158)
- Martin, F., Dahmash, D., Glover, S., Duncan, C., Turner, A. and Halligan, S. L. 2023. Needs of parents and carers of children and young people with mental health difficulties: protocol for a systematic review. BMJ Open 13, article number: e071341. (10.1136/bmjopen-2022-071341)
- Martin, F., Clowes, E., Nalukenge, W., Clark, C., Lazarus, O., Birungi, J. and Seeley, J. 2023. Exploring the extent of mental health practice: content and cluster analysis of techniques used in HIV testing and counselling sessions in Uganda. AIDS Care 35(2), pp. 191-197. (10.1080/09540121.2022.2077909)
2022
- Wright, H. et al. 2022. Digital peer-supported self-management intervention codesigned by people with long COVID: mixed methods proof-of-concept study. Journal of Medical Internet Research 6(10), article number: e41410. (10.2196/41410)
- Dambi, J. M. et al. 2022. Conceptualisation and psychometric evaluation of positive psychological outcome measures used in adolescents and young adults living with HIV: a mixed scoping and systematic review protocol. BMJ Open 12(9), article number: e066129. (10.1136/bmjopen-2022-066129)
- Bray, I., Reece, R., Sinnett, D., Martin, F. and Hayward, R. 2022. Exploring the role of exposure to green and blue spaces in preventing anxiety and depression among young people aged 14–24 years living in urban settings: A systematic review and conceptual framework. Environmental Research 214(P4), article number: 114081. (10.1016/j.envres.2022.114081)
2021
- Wright, H., Martin, F., Clyne, W., Clark, C. C. T., Matouskova, G., McGillion, M. and Turner, A. 2021. A digital self-management program (help to overcome problems effectively) for people living with cancer: feasibility randomized controlled trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research 33(11), article number: e28322. (10.2196/28322)
- Reece, R., Bray, I., Sinnett, D., Hayward, R. and Martin, F. 2021. Exposure to green space and prevention of anxiety and depression among young people in urban settings. Journal of Public Mental Health 20(2), pp. 94--104. (10.1108/JPMH-02-2021-0030)
2020
- Wright, H., Martin, F., Clyne, W., Clark, C. C., McGillion, M., Matouskova, G. and Turner, A. 2020. A digital program (hope) for people living with cancer during the covid-19 pandemic: protocol for a feasibility randomized controlled trial. {JMIR} Research Protocols 9, article number: e24264. (10.2196/24264)
- Martin, F., Nalukenge, W., Lazarus, O., Birungi, J. and Seeley, J. 2020. “Vital”: HIV counselling and testing staff’s views of addressing mental health with HIV in Uganda. BMC Health Services Research (10.1186/s12913-020-05881-4)
- Martin, F. et al. 2020. Help to overcome problems effectively for cancer survivors: development and evaluation of a digital self-management program. Journal of Medical Internet Research 22(5), article number: e17824. (10.2196/17824)
2019
- Martin, F., Clyne, W., Pearce, G. and Turner, A. 2019. Self-management support intervention for parents of children with developmental disorders: the role of gratitude and hope. Journal of Child and Family Studies 28(4), pp. 980-992. (10.1007/s10826-018-01308-1)
2018
- Nalukenge, W., Martin, F., Seeley, J. and Kinyanda, E. 2018. Knowledge and causal attributions for mental disorders in HIV-positive children and adolescents: results from rural and urban Uganda. Psychology, Health and Medicine 24(1), pp. 21-26. (10.1080/13548506.2018.1467021)
- Martin, F. and Oliver, T. 2018. Behavioral activation for children and adolescents: a systematic review of progress and promise. European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 28, pp. 427-441. (10.1007/s00787-018-1126-z)
2017
- Martin, F. 2017. Self-management of HIV. In: Martz, E. ed. Promoting Self-Management of Chronic Health Conditions: Theories and Practice. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp. 360-381., (10.1093/med-psych/9780190606145.003.0015)
- Turner, A. and Martin, F. 2017. Spreading HOPE. In: Martz, E. ed. Promoting Self-Management of Chronic Health Conditions: Theories and Practice. Oxford University Press, pp. 58-79., (10.1093/med-psych/9780190606145.003.0004)
2016
- Russell, S., Martin, F., Zalwango, F., Namukwaya, S., Nalugya, R., Muhumuza, R. and Katongole, J. 2016. Finding meaning: HIV self-management and wellbeing among people taking antiretroviral therapy in Uganda. PLoS ONE 11(1), article number: e0147896. (10.1371/journal.pone.0147896)
2015
- Mwesigire, D. M., Martin, F., Seeley, J. and Katamba, A. 2015. Relationship between CD4 count and quality of life over time among HIV patients in Uganda: A cohort study. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 13, article number: 144. (10.1186/s12955-015-0332-3)
- Mwesigire, D., Wu, A., Martin, F., Katamba, A. and Seeley, J. 2015. Quality of life in patients treated with first-line antiretroviral therapy containing nevirapine or efavirenz in Uganda: A prospective non-randomized study. BMC Health Services Research 15, article number: 292. (10.1186/s12913-015-0959-0)
- Mutabazi-Mwesigire D, K. A., Katamba, A., Martin, F., Seeley, J. and Wu, A. W. 2015. Factors that affect quality of life among people living with HIV attending an urban clinic in Uganda: A cohort study. PLoS ONE 10(6), article number: e0126810. (10.1371/journal.pone.0126810)
- Martin, F. and Khan, S. 2015. Knowing our 'ABCs': Self-reflection using cognitive-behavioural formulation of client-therapist interaction in work with a survivor of torture. Cognitive Behaviour Therapist 8(11) (10.1017/S1754470X15000203)
- Martin, F. and Khan, S. 2015. Knowing our ‘ABCs’: self-reflection using cognitive-behavioural formulation of client–therapist interaction in work with a survivor of torture. The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist 8, article number: e11. (10.1017/s1754470x15000203)
2014
- Martin, F., Russell, S. and Seeley, J. 2014. Higher quality of life and lower depression for people on art in Uganda as compared to a community control group. PLoS ONE 9(8), article number: e105154. (10.1371/journal.pone.0105154)
- Martin, F., Russell, S. and Seeley, J. 2014. Adjustment as process and outcome: Measuring adjustment to HIV in Uganda. Journal of Health Psychology 21(5), pp. 872-883. (10.1177/1359105314541313)
- Mutabazi-Mwesigire D, D., Seeley, J., Martin, F. and Katamba, A. 2014. Perceptions of quality of life among Ugandan patients living with HIV: A qualitative study. BMC Public Health 14(1), article number: 343. (10.1186/1471-2458-14-343)
- Martin, F. 2014. Global Person Generated Index. In: Michalos, A. C. ed. Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research. Springer Netherlands, pp. 2568., (10.1007/978-94-007-0753-5_3768)
2013
- Martin, F., Kiwanuka, T., Kawuma, R., Zalwango, F. and Seeley, J. 2013. Tasks and strategies of self-management of living with antiretroviral therapy in Uganda. Aids Patient Care and STDs 27(12), pp. 697-706. (10.1089/apc.2013.0254)
- Martin, F., Turner, A. and Bradbury, N. 2013. Qualitative evaluation of a self-management intervention for people in the early stage of dementia. Dementia 14(4), pp. 418-435. (10.1177/1471301213498387)
- Martin, F., Turner, A., Wallace, L. M. and Bradbury, N. 2013. Conceptualisation of self-management intervention for people with early stage dementia. European Journal of Ageing 10(2), pp. 75-87. (10.1007/s10433-012-0253-5)
2012
- Schulman-Green D, J. S. et al. 2012. Processes of self-management in chronic illness. Journal of Nursing Scholarship 44(2), pp. 136-144. (10.1111/j.1547-5069.2012.01444.x)
- Martin, F. 2012. Perceptions of links between quality of life areas: Implications for measurement and practice. Social Indicators Research 106(1), pp. 95-107. (10.1007/s11205-011-9795-8)
- Martin, F., Turner, A., Choudhry, K., Wallace, L. M. and Bradbury, N. 2012. Perceived barriers to self-management for people with dementia in the early stages. Dementia 12(4), pp. 481-493. (10.1177/1471301211434677)
- Martin, F., Turner, A., Bourne, C. and Batehup, L. 2012. Development and qualitative evaluation of a self-management workshop for testicular cancer survivor-initiated follow-up. Oncology Nursing Forum 40(1), pp. E14-E23. (10.1188/13.ONF.E14-E23)
2011
- Bourne, C. et al. 2011. Confidence and motivation on a HOPE: Self-Management Programme (SMP). Presented at: 25th Conference of the EHPS: Engaging with Other Professions: Challenges and Perspectives, Crete, Hersonissos, Greece, 20-25 September 2011.
- Bourne, C., Martin, F., Turner, A., Batehup, L. and Jesuthasan, J. 2011. Development of a self-management intervention for survivors of testicular cancer using Antecedent Target Measurement (ATM). Presented at: 25th Conference of the EHPS: Engaging with Other Professions: Challenges and Perspectives, Crete, Hersonissos, Greece, 20-25 September 2011.
2010
- Martin, F., Caramlau, I. O., Sutcliffe, P., Martin, S., Bayley, J. and Choudhry, K. 2010. Self-management interventions for people living with HIV/AIDS. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (10.1002/14651858.cd008731)
- Martin, F., Caramlau, I. O., Sutcliffe, P., Martin, S., Bayley, J. and Choudhry, K. 2010. Self-management interventions for people living with HIV/AIDS (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 10 (10.1002/14651858.CD008731)
- Martin, F., Rodham, K., Camfield, L. and Ruta, D. 2010. Reliability and validity of the Thai "Global Person Generated Index", an individualised measure of quality of life. Applied Research in Quality of Life 5(3), pp. 219-232. (10.1007/s11482-010-9106-6)
- Martin, F., Camfield, L. and Ruta, D. 2010. The Global Person Generated Index. In: Preedy, V. R. and Watson, R. R. eds. Handbook of Disease Burdens and Quality of Life Measures.. New York: Springer, pp. 59., (10.1007/978-0-387-78665-0_3)
- Martin, F., Rodham, K., Camfield, L. and Ruta, D. 2010. Global Person Generated Index--Thai version (GPGI). American Psychological Association. (10.1037/t44053-000)
2009
- Austoker, J. et al. 2009. Interventions to promote cancer awareness and early presentation: systematic review. British Journal of Cancer 101(S2), pp. S31-S39. (10.1038/sj.bjc.6605388)
2008
- Woodcock, A., Camfield, L., McGregor, J. and Martin, F. 2008. Validation of the WeDQoL-goals-Thailand measure: culture-specific individualised quality of life. Social Indicators Research 94(1), pp. 135-171. (10.1007/s11205-008-9357-x)
2007
- Martin, F., Camfield, L., Rodham, K., Kliempt, P. and Ruta, D. 2007. Twelve years' experience with the Patient Generated Index (PGI) of quality of life: A graded structured review. Quality of Life Research 16(4), pp. 705-715. (10.1007/s11136-006-9152-6)
Articles
- Martin, F., Dahmash, D., Tsang, A., Glover, S., Duncan, C. and Halligan, S. L. 2023. Interventions to support parents and carers of young people with mental health difficulties: a systematic review protocol. BMJ Open 13(6), article number: e073940. (10.1136/bmjopen-2023-073940)
- Martin, F. and Oliver, T. 2023. A qualitative content analysis of online public mental health resources for COVID-19. Frontiers in Psychiatry 13, article number: 553158. (10.3389/fpsyt.2022.553158)
- Martin, F., Dahmash, D., Glover, S., Duncan, C., Turner, A. and Halligan, S. L. 2023. Needs of parents and carers of children and young people with mental health difficulties: protocol for a systematic review. BMJ Open 13, article number: e071341. (10.1136/bmjopen-2022-071341)
- Martin, F., Clowes, E., Nalukenge, W., Clark, C., Lazarus, O., Birungi, J. and Seeley, J. 2023. Exploring the extent of mental health practice: content and cluster analysis of techniques used in HIV testing and counselling sessions in Uganda. AIDS Care 35(2), pp. 191-197. (10.1080/09540121.2022.2077909)
- Wright, H. et al. 2022. Digital peer-supported self-management intervention codesigned by people with long COVID: mixed methods proof-of-concept study. Journal of Medical Internet Research 6(10), article number: e41410. (10.2196/41410)
- Dambi, J. M. et al. 2022. Conceptualisation and psychometric evaluation of positive psychological outcome measures used in adolescents and young adults living with HIV: a mixed scoping and systematic review protocol. BMJ Open 12(9), article number: e066129. (10.1136/bmjopen-2022-066129)
- Bray, I., Reece, R., Sinnett, D., Martin, F. and Hayward, R. 2022. Exploring the role of exposure to green and blue spaces in preventing anxiety and depression among young people aged 14–24 years living in urban settings: A systematic review and conceptual framework. Environmental Research 214(P4), article number: 114081. (10.1016/j.envres.2022.114081)
- Wright, H., Martin, F., Clyne, W., Clark, C. C. T., Matouskova, G., McGillion, M. and Turner, A. 2021. A digital self-management program (help to overcome problems effectively) for people living with cancer: feasibility randomized controlled trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research 33(11), article number: e28322. (10.2196/28322)
- Reece, R., Bray, I., Sinnett, D., Hayward, R. and Martin, F. 2021. Exposure to green space and prevention of anxiety and depression among young people in urban settings. Journal of Public Mental Health 20(2), pp. 94--104. (10.1108/JPMH-02-2021-0030)
- Wright, H., Martin, F., Clyne, W., Clark, C. C., McGillion, M., Matouskova, G. and Turner, A. 2020. A digital program (hope) for people living with cancer during the covid-19 pandemic: protocol for a feasibility randomized controlled trial. {JMIR} Research Protocols 9, article number: e24264. (10.2196/24264)
- Martin, F., Nalukenge, W., Lazarus, O., Birungi, J. and Seeley, J. 2020. “Vital”: HIV counselling and testing staff’s views of addressing mental health with HIV in Uganda. BMC Health Services Research (10.1186/s12913-020-05881-4)
- Martin, F. et al. 2020. Help to overcome problems effectively for cancer survivors: development and evaluation of a digital self-management program. Journal of Medical Internet Research 22(5), article number: e17824. (10.2196/17824)
- Martin, F., Clyne, W., Pearce, G. and Turner, A. 2019. Self-management support intervention for parents of children with developmental disorders: the role of gratitude and hope. Journal of Child and Family Studies 28(4), pp. 980-992. (10.1007/s10826-018-01308-1)
- Nalukenge, W., Martin, F., Seeley, J. and Kinyanda, E. 2018. Knowledge and causal attributions for mental disorders in HIV-positive children and adolescents: results from rural and urban Uganda. Psychology, Health and Medicine 24(1), pp. 21-26. (10.1080/13548506.2018.1467021)
- Martin, F. and Oliver, T. 2018. Behavioral activation for children and adolescents: a systematic review of progress and promise. European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 28, pp. 427-441. (10.1007/s00787-018-1126-z)
- Russell, S., Martin, F., Zalwango, F., Namukwaya, S., Nalugya, R., Muhumuza, R. and Katongole, J. 2016. Finding meaning: HIV self-management and wellbeing among people taking antiretroviral therapy in Uganda. PLoS ONE 11(1), article number: e0147896. (10.1371/journal.pone.0147896)
- Mwesigire, D. M., Martin, F., Seeley, J. and Katamba, A. 2015. Relationship between CD4 count and quality of life over time among HIV patients in Uganda: A cohort study. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 13, article number: 144. (10.1186/s12955-015-0332-3)
- Mwesigire, D., Wu, A., Martin, F., Katamba, A. and Seeley, J. 2015. Quality of life in patients treated with first-line antiretroviral therapy containing nevirapine or efavirenz in Uganda: A prospective non-randomized study. BMC Health Services Research 15, article number: 292. (10.1186/s12913-015-0959-0)
- Mutabazi-Mwesigire D, K. A., Katamba, A., Martin, F., Seeley, J. and Wu, A. W. 2015. Factors that affect quality of life among people living with HIV attending an urban clinic in Uganda: A cohort study. PLoS ONE 10(6), article number: e0126810. (10.1371/journal.pone.0126810)
- Martin, F. and Khan, S. 2015. Knowing our 'ABCs': Self-reflection using cognitive-behavioural formulation of client-therapist interaction in work with a survivor of torture. Cognitive Behaviour Therapist 8(11) (10.1017/S1754470X15000203)
- Martin, F. and Khan, S. 2015. Knowing our ‘ABCs’: self-reflection using cognitive-behavioural formulation of client–therapist interaction in work with a survivor of torture. The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist 8, article number: e11. (10.1017/s1754470x15000203)
- Martin, F., Russell, S. and Seeley, J. 2014. Higher quality of life and lower depression for people on art in Uganda as compared to a community control group. PLoS ONE 9(8), article number: e105154. (10.1371/journal.pone.0105154)
- Martin, F., Russell, S. and Seeley, J. 2014. Adjustment as process and outcome: Measuring adjustment to HIV in Uganda. Journal of Health Psychology 21(5), pp. 872-883. (10.1177/1359105314541313)
- Mutabazi-Mwesigire D, D., Seeley, J., Martin, F. and Katamba, A. 2014. Perceptions of quality of life among Ugandan patients living with HIV: A qualitative study. BMC Public Health 14(1), article number: 343. (10.1186/1471-2458-14-343)
- Martin, F., Kiwanuka, T., Kawuma, R., Zalwango, F. and Seeley, J. 2013. Tasks and strategies of self-management of living with antiretroviral therapy in Uganda. Aids Patient Care and STDs 27(12), pp. 697-706. (10.1089/apc.2013.0254)
- Martin, F., Turner, A. and Bradbury, N. 2013. Qualitative evaluation of a self-management intervention for people in the early stage of dementia. Dementia 14(4), pp. 418-435. (10.1177/1471301213498387)
- Martin, F., Turner, A., Wallace, L. M. and Bradbury, N. 2013. Conceptualisation of self-management intervention for people with early stage dementia. European Journal of Ageing 10(2), pp. 75-87. (10.1007/s10433-012-0253-5)
- Schulman-Green D, J. S. et al. 2012. Processes of self-management in chronic illness. Journal of Nursing Scholarship 44(2), pp. 136-144. (10.1111/j.1547-5069.2012.01444.x)
- Martin, F. 2012. Perceptions of links between quality of life areas: Implications for measurement and practice. Social Indicators Research 106(1), pp. 95-107. (10.1007/s11205-011-9795-8)
- Martin, F., Turner, A., Choudhry, K., Wallace, L. M. and Bradbury, N. 2012. Perceived barriers to self-management for people with dementia in the early stages. Dementia 12(4), pp. 481-493. (10.1177/1471301211434677)
- Martin, F., Turner, A., Bourne, C. and Batehup, L. 2012. Development and qualitative evaluation of a self-management workshop for testicular cancer survivor-initiated follow-up. Oncology Nursing Forum 40(1), pp. E14-E23. (10.1188/13.ONF.E14-E23)
- Martin, F., Caramlau, I. O., Sutcliffe, P., Martin, S., Bayley, J. and Choudhry, K. 2010. Self-management interventions for people living with HIV/AIDS. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (10.1002/14651858.cd008731)
- Martin, F., Caramlau, I. O., Sutcliffe, P., Martin, S., Bayley, J. and Choudhry, K. 2010. Self-management interventions for people living with HIV/AIDS (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 10 (10.1002/14651858.CD008731)
- Martin, F., Rodham, K., Camfield, L. and Ruta, D. 2010. Reliability and validity of the Thai "Global Person Generated Index", an individualised measure of quality of life. Applied Research in Quality of Life 5(3), pp. 219-232. (10.1007/s11482-010-9106-6)
- Austoker, J. et al. 2009. Interventions to promote cancer awareness and early presentation: systematic review. British Journal of Cancer 101(S2), pp. S31-S39. (10.1038/sj.bjc.6605388)
- Woodcock, A., Camfield, L., McGregor, J. and Martin, F. 2008. Validation of the WeDQoL-goals-Thailand measure: culture-specific individualised quality of life. Social Indicators Research 94(1), pp. 135-171. (10.1007/s11205-008-9357-x)
- Martin, F., Camfield, L., Rodham, K., Kliempt, P. and Ruta, D. 2007. Twelve years' experience with the Patient Generated Index (PGI) of quality of life: A graded structured review. Quality of Life Research 16(4), pp. 705-715. (10.1007/s11136-006-9152-6)
Book sections
- Martin, F. 2017. Self-management of HIV. In: Martz, E. ed. Promoting Self-Management of Chronic Health Conditions: Theories and Practice. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp. 360-381., (10.1093/med-psych/9780190606145.003.0015)
- Turner, A. and Martin, F. 2017. Spreading HOPE. In: Martz, E. ed. Promoting Self-Management of Chronic Health Conditions: Theories and Practice. Oxford University Press, pp. 58-79., (10.1093/med-psych/9780190606145.003.0004)
- Martin, F. 2014. Global Person Generated Index. In: Michalos, A. C. ed. Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research. Springer Netherlands, pp. 2568., (10.1007/978-94-007-0753-5_3768)
- Martin, F., Camfield, L. and Ruta, D. 2010. The Global Person Generated Index. In: Preedy, V. R. and Watson, R. R. eds. Handbook of Disease Burdens and Quality of Life Measures.. New York: Springer, pp. 59., (10.1007/978-0-387-78665-0_3)
Conferences
- Bourne, C. et al. 2011. Confidence and motivation on a HOPE: Self-Management Programme (SMP). Presented at: 25th Conference of the EHPS: Engaging with Other Professions: Challenges and Perspectives, Crete, Hersonissos, Greece, 20-25 September 2011.
- Bourne, C., Martin, F., Turner, A., Batehup, L. and Jesuthasan, J. 2011. Development of a self-management intervention for survivors of testicular cancer using Antecedent Target Measurement (ATM). Presented at: 25th Conference of the EHPS: Engaging with Other Professions: Challenges and Perspectives, Crete, Hersonissos, Greece, 20-25 September 2011.
Other
- Martin, F., Rodham, K., Camfield, L. and Ruta, D. 2010. Global Person Generated Index--Thai version (GPGI). American Psychological Association. (10.1037/t44053-000)
Research
My current research focuses on understanding and supporting parents and carers of young people with mental health difficulties. I am particularly interested in how we support parents and carers in their own wellbeing. Having a loved one in distress is horrible - but we do not currently understand much about the impact on parents/carers of young people's mental health problems, nor have well evidenced interventions to support them. I'm working with various teams to address this through reviewing existing literature to create logic maps and clear recommendations for both research and practice, and to work towards developing interventions for parents.
My work with parents/carers in relation to mental health arose from a clinical post I held in Liaison Mental Health at the children's hospital in Bristol. I have previously worked on self-management intervention development, mostly for people with long-term health condtions but also to support parents' of young people experiencing health and other challenges. In the work to support parents of young people with mental health conditions, I have taken inspirations from self-maagement intervention components: information about the health condition and practical management strategies, combined with support for one's own mental health and self-care.
The unifying theme of my work is about improving quality of life using co-designed and co-produced interventions. I am interested not only in the individual, but also the systems in which they sit. My PhD work examined how people conceptualised their quality of life when living in situations of poverty in Thailand. I am interested in the role of cultural and social factors in wellbeing, with a specific interests in the impact of HIV on quality of life and mental health. I have since been lucky enough to work with UNICEF on projects examining factors linked to quality of life for 7-8 year olds in Java, Indonesia and considering how sports for development interventions may affect mental wellbeing for refugee children in Greece.
Current grants
Principal Investigator (PI) "Investigating parents' and young people's attitudes to suicidal ideation, suicidal behaviour, and self-harm in young people in Rwanda" funded by the Medical Research Foundation (£93,517)
PI "A systematic review of parents'/carers' needs, and interventions to support parents/carers of young people with mental health problems receiving mental health services: evidence synthesis with stakeholder engagement to provide practical recommendations", funded by National Institute for Health Research, Research for Patient Benefit (£149,079)
Travelling Fellowship, "Investigating excellence in supporting parents whose children self-harm or attempt suicide", Winston Churchill Memorial Trust (£4,500)
Selected past grants
Co-Investigator "Psychological Therapies for Severe Mental Health Problems - Training Delivery Evaluation", funded by Health Education England (£99,960)
PI "How can we best support parents/carers of young people with common mental health problems who are not currently receiving NHS services?", funded by the Research Capability Fund from Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (£40,938)
PI "Developing Web-based Support for Parents of Children who Self-harm", funded by the Emerging Minds UKRI Network (£32,306)
Co-Investigator "Better urban access to green space: Insight Analysis into Active Ingredients for Young People's Mental Health", Wellcome Trust (£44,069)
Co-PI "Supportive Surveillance? Co-design of automated timely interventions to enhance treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)", UWE Vice Chancellor Challenge Fund (£23,400)
Consultancy lead – "Positive Voices Evaluation" for Brigstowe HIV charity (£2,500)
PI "HIV Testing and Counselling in Uganda: Mapping the Terrain" (£9950). British Academy / Leverhulme Trust
PI "Development and Piloting of a Self-Management Support Intervention for People with Early Stage Dementia" (£19,972), Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust
Co-Principal Investigator – "Development of a HOPE (Self-management) Programme for cancer survivors from Black and Minority Ethnic groups" (£14,835) and for carers of people living with cancer (£12,315). Development of self-management workshop for survivors of testicular cancer" (£12,699) and of colorectal cancer (£12,699), funded by Macmillan Cancer Support
Biography
Qualifications
- MA (Hons) - Psychology, University of St Andrews
- MRes - Psychology, University of Bath
- PhD - "Investigating Individualised Quality of Life in Northeast Thailand: Validating the "Global Person Generated Index" (GPGI)", University of Bath
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University of Bath
Selected Previous Research posts
- Systematic literature reviews relating to the public's awareness of cancer, University of Oxford
- Intervention development and feasibility study for behavioural activation and parenting intervention for perinatal depression in HIV+ women in South Africa, University of Oxford
- Various self-management intervention development and feasibility studies, Coventry University
Current and Selected Previous Clinical posts
- Principal Clinical Psychologist, Long COVID service
- Prinicipal Clinical Psychologist, HIV services for adults (Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham) and young people (King's College Hospital, London)
- Various posts in adult mental health, including Recovery Team and Traumatic Stress Services
Professional memberships
Associate Fellow and Chartered Psychologist - British Psychological Society
Practitioner Psychologist registered to practice as a Health Psychologist and Clinical Psychologist - Health and Care Professions Council
Accredited therapist - British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies