"Knowing how best to sequence treatment strategies was really challenging in practice without relevant evidence to draw on" Dr Maria Loades Clinical psychologist
“By engaging in research, pharmacy staff can provide the evidence to make a real difference to the lives of people with mental ill-health” Dr Ian Maidment 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
“Physiotherapists have always championed the importance of keeping the body in mind for mental health” Dr Brendon Stubbs Physiotherapist
“I am a big believer that there is no such thing as a bad idea” Dr Abdullah Kraam Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
“The flexibility of research brings both challenges and benefits” Professor Cathy Creswell Clinical Psychologist
“I come at mental health research with a public policy hat” Dr Amy O’Donnell Health services researcher
“Research leads to other opportunities – for example strategic roles, later in your career” Professor Louise Howard Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist
“My earliest work experience in India was the driver for my research today” Professor Roshan das Nair Clinical Psychologist
“Mental health is tangled up in so many aspects of our society – that’s why it’s so interesting” Dr Vishal Bhavsar Psychiatrist
“I’m a sort of bridge between the clinical and academic organisations I work in” Dr Simon Hackett Art Therapist
“Clinically-applicable research is nothing like my undergrad research experiences” Dr Emma Černis Clinical Psychologist
