Leah Quinlivan

<p>Dr Leah Quinlivan is a Research Fellow and Chartered Psychologist at the NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Translational Research Centre (NIHR GM PSTRC) in the University of Manchester. Dr Quinlivan leads the self-harm research component and co-leads the patient involvement and engagement work for self-harm and suicide prevention in the NIHR GM PSTRC. She is also an Expert Content Advisor on evidence-based practice for the NHS England & NHS Improvement funded programme to improve community-based services for self-harm.</p><br/><p>Prior to joining the University of Manchester, Dr Quinlivan conducted extensive mixed-methods research (quantitative, qualitative, co-design, and participatory research methods) on sensitive topics in Ireland, including with patients who have attempted suicide, families and significant others bereaved by suicide, patients with severe and enduring mental health issues, and people with intellectual disabilities. Dr Quinlivan’s PhD in Public Health and Population Science from University College Dublin was a mixed-method investigation of psychological models of suicidal behaviour in psychiatric outpatients. Prior to academic research, she worked in mental health care for people with chronic and enduring psychosis and/or bipolar disorder.</p><br/><p>For the last decade, Dr Quinlivan has managed large and complex National Institute of Applied Research (NIHR) funded programmes of work on improving hospital services for people who have harmed themselves. Her translational research is focussed on the diagnostic accuracy of risk scales, psychosocial assessment, psychological services, and improving patient safety for people who present to hospital with self-harm. Leah works closely with patients, clinicians, health services, and third sector partners to translate research evidence to clinical practice.</p><br/><p>Selected project sites: </p><p><a href="http://www.bris.ac.uk/population-health-sciences/projects/suicide-prevention/">http://www.bris.ac.uk/population-health-sciences/projects/suicide-prevention/</a></p> <p><a href="https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/mash-project/support-for-improving-community-based-care-for-self-harm/">https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/mash-project/support-for-improving-community-based-care-for-self-harm/</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.patientsafety.manchester.ac.uk/">http://www.patientsafety.manchester.ac.uk/</a></p>