"Knowing how best to sequence treatment strategies was really challenging in practice without relevant evidence to draw on" Dr Maria Loades Clinical psychologist
PhD “I am a researcher of stories” Joy Llewellyn-Beardsley Lived experience researcher/Health Scientist
PhD “I realised that my lived experience was a form of knowledge and expertise that could make a difference” Andrew C Grundy Lived Experience Researcher
“A PhD is essentially a training degree to learn how to do research and solve problems in clinical practice” Dolly Sud Clinical Pharmacist
“One doesn’t necessarily need to be a medical professional to contribute usefully to mental health research” Associate Professor Mara Violato Health Economist
“I’m inspired to pursue clinical research along with others who aspire for a more equitable society” Dr Ruchika Gajwani Clinical Psychologist
“I became interested in examining whether the issues I saw were replicated in the broader literature” Dr Beth Casey Research Associate
“I couldn’t wait to start my research career as I simply love the process of thinking” Dr Stella Chan Academic Clinical Psychologist
“Physiotherapists have always championed the importance of keeping the body in mind for mental health” Dr Brendon Stubbs Physiotherapist
“The flexibility of research brings both challenges and benefits” Professor Cathy Creswell Clinical Psychologist
“Why not become a ‘boundary-spanner’?” Professor Eileen Kaner Professor of Public Health and Primary Care Research
“I come at mental health research with a public policy hat” Dr Amy O’Donnell Health services researcher
“My move from clinical practice into research sort of happened by accident, but I’m really glad it did!” Dr Rachael Kelley Mental Health Nurse
“My earliest work experience in India was the driver for my research today” Professor Roshan das Nair Clinical Psychologist
