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Overview
I am a Lecturer in Mental Health at the University of Manchester. I also hold an honorary position at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH), where I am Director of the Mental Health Nursing Research Unit.
I have a clinical background in Assertive Outreach and Early Intervention in Psychosis mental health services. I have worked in a variety of clinical roles in these services, mainly focusing on the delivery of psychological interventions.
I am a former HEE/NIHR Clinical Doctoral Research Fellow (2016-2019). As part of my PhD in Clinical Psychology, I conducted a feasibility randomised controlled trial of a new talking therapy, called Method of Levels, for people experiencing first-episode psychosis (https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN13359355).
My current research interests are as follows:
- Improving outcomes for people experiencing first-episode psychosis and their relatives.
- Developing and evaluating a transdiagnostic approach to cognitive therapy known as Method of Levels.
- Developing clinical applications of a theory of human behaviour called Perceptual Control Theory.
- Reducing the use of restrictive practices for children in mental health inpatient settings.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Manchester
Award Date: 3 Jul 2019
Master of Science, The University of Manchester
Award Date: 1 Aug 2007
Bachelor of Science, Coventry University
Award Date: 1 Aug 1998
Keywords
- Psychosis
- Method of Levels
- Perceptual Control Theory
- Transdiagnostic approaches
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Designing Mental Health Services that are Fit for Purpose Using the Principles of Perceptual Control Theory
Griffiths, R., 14 Mar 2023, The Interdisciplinary Handbook of Perceptual Control Theory: Volume II: Living in the Loop. Mansell, W., de Hullu, E., Huddy, V. & Scholte, T. (eds.). Cambridge, MA: Academic Press, Vol. 2. p. 211-225 14 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Staff responses to self-harm by children and young people in mental health inpatient settings: Experiences and views of children and young people, parents, and staff
Griffiths, R., Page, L., McDougall, T., Devlin, P., Midgley, S. & Baker, J., 16 Mar 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Mental Health Nursing.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Conflict within: Understanding psychological anguish and torment isn’t as complex as we think
Carey, T. A. & Griffiths, R., 2022, Humane alternatives to the psychiatric model: The Ethics International Press Critical Psychology and Critical Psychiatry series . Maisel, E. & Ruby, C. (eds.). 1 ed. Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom: Ethics International Press, p. 206-222 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Moving beyond the myths of mental health
Griffiths, R., Carey, T. A. & Tai, S., 2022, Critiquing the psychiatric model: The Ethics International Press Critical Psychology and Critical Psychiatry series . Maisel, E. & Ruby, C. (eds.). 1 ed. Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom: Ethics International Press, p. 217-230 13 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Deconstructing health inequity: A perceptual control theory perspective
Carey, T. A., Tai, S. & Griffiths, R., 2021, Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. 173 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Establishing a Mental Health Nursing Research Unit: Rationale, Challenges, and Lessons Learned
Robert Griffiths (Speaker)
9 Jun 2021 → 10 Jun 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Nothing is as practical as a good theory: using the principles of Perceptual Control Theory (PCT) to inform mental health nursing practice
Robert Griffiths (Speaker)
18 Sep 2020Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of Method of Levels therapy for people experiencing first-episode psychosis
Robert Griffiths (Speaker)
12 Sep 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Service user-led scheduling for people experiencing first-episode psychosis: Findings from the Next Level trial
Robert Griffiths (Discussant)
28 Jan 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Qualitative Health Research (Journal)
Robert Griffiths (Peer reviewer of publications)
2018Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
Press/Media
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Greater Manchester: Study to train staff in talking therapy for psychosis
8/06/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Thesis
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Evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of Method of Levels therapy for people experiencing first-episode psychosis
Author: Griffiths, R., 31 Dec 2019Supervisor: Tai, S. (Supervisor) & Mansell, W. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Phd
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