“One doesn’t necessarily need to be a medical professional to contribute usefully to mental health research” Associate Professor Mara Violato Health Economist
“I became interested in examining whether the issues I saw were replicated in the broader literature” Dr Beth Casey Research Associate
“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
“I got started in nursing research as an undergraduate trainee nurse” Sarah McAllister Mental Health Nurse
“With the right mentors and peers, the journey is not a lonely one” Domna Salonen Occupational Therapist
“Research leads to other opportunities – for example strategic roles, later in your career” Professor Louise Howard Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist
“Early on, I saw directly how research can make a difference in clinical settings” Professor Alan Simpson Mental Health Nurse
