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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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Why Mental Health Nurses Should Care About Oral Health: A Commentary
Kerry, E., Velemis, K., Palmier-Claus, J., Shiers, D., Aggarwal, V. R., Morris, A., Dawber, A., Lodge, C. & Griffiths, R., 6 Jan 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Issues in Mental Health Nursing. p. 1-4Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Care coordinator delivered Method of Levels therapy for people reporting first-episode psychosis: Experiences and views of service user, care coordinator, and team manager participants of the CAMEO trial
Griffiths, R., Tai, S., Ormrod, S., Welsh, N., Jones, A., Palmier-Claus, J., Dixon, J., Dawber, A. & Lovell, K., 4 Dec 2024, In: BMC Psychiatry. 24, 878.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Care Coordinator Delivered Method of Levels Therapy to Improve Engagement and other Outcomes in Early Psychosis (CAMEO): Protocol for a Feasibility Cluster-Randomised Controlled Trial
Griffiths, R., Tai, S., Sutton, C., Camacho, E., Dixon, J., Palmier-claus, J., Jones, A., Welsh, N., Ormrod, S., Krishan, A., Dawber, A. & Lovell, K., 9 Jul 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Pilot and Feasibility Studies.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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There’s nothing as practical as a good theory: Trouble is, it’s hard to find a good theory.
Griffiths, R., Feb 2024, Theoretical Alternatives to the Psychiatric Model of Mental Disorder Labeling: Contemporary Frameworks, Taxonomies, and Models . Cantú, A., Maisel, E. & Ruby, C. (eds.). Ethics International Press, p. 93 107 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Understanding how, why and for whom link work interventions promote access in community healthcare settings in the United Kingdom: A realist review.
Golby, R., Lobban, F., Laverty, L., Velemis, K., Aggarwal, V. R., Berry, K., Morris, A., Elliott, E., Harris, R., Ross, A., Chew-Graham, C. A., Budd, M., McGowan, L., Shiers, D., Caton, N., Lodge, C., French, P., Griffiths, R. & Palmier-claus, J., 1 Dec 2024, In: Health Expectations. 27, 7, e70090.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Establishing a Mental Health Nursing Research Unit: Rationale, Challenges, and Lessons Learned
Griffiths, R. (Speaker)
9 Jun 2021 → 10 Jun 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation › Research
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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
Griffiths, R. (Speaker)
18 Sept 2020Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation › Research
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Evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of Method of Levels therapy for people experiencing first-episode psychosis
Griffiths, R. (Speaker)
12 Sept 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation › Research
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Service user-led scheduling for people experiencing first-episode psychosis: Findings from the Next Level trial
Griffiths, R. (Discussant)
28 Jan 2019Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Research
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Qualitative Health Research (Journal)
Griffiths, R. (Peer reviewer of publications)
2018Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review › Research
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Data and code for Knight et al. 2024 Nature doi:10.1038/s41586-024-08185-3
Vries, F. T. D. (Creator), Knight, C. (Creator), I. Griffiths, R. (Creator), Nicolitch, O. (Creator), Goodall, T. (Creator), Jones, B. (Creator), Weser, C. (Creator), Langridge, H. (Creator), Davison, J. (Creator), Dellavalle, A. (Creator), Eisenhauer, N. (Creator), Gongalsky, K. B. (Creator), Hector, A. (Creator), Jardine, E. (Creator), Kardol, P. (Creator), Maestre, F. T. (Creator), Schädler, M. (Creator), Semchenko, M. (Creator), Stevens, C. J. (Creator), Tsiafouli, M. A. (Creator), Vilhelmsson, O. (Creator) & Wanek, W. (Creator), figshare, 6 Nov 2024
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.22128512, https://figshare.com/articles/dataset/Data_and_code_for_Knight_et_al_2024/22128512
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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
Griffiths, R. (Author), Tai, S. (Supervisor) & Mansell, W. (Supervisor), 31 Dec 2019Student thesis: Phd
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