Dr Helen Gleeson

Research Fellow in Social Work / Social Policy

Helen Gleeson

  • School Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education

  • Department Mental Health & Social Work

  • Location London

Research activities

Drug and alcohol related research, including treatment experiences of marginalised groups, substance use and interventions within the criminal justice system

Young people in the youth justice system, diversion and intervention

Young people and families within social work services


Current Teaching

Module lead for SWK2203 Approaches to Health and Social Care Research

Supervisor on Think Ahead (Mental Health Social Worker MA programme)


Biography

Dr Helen Gleeson is a research fellow in the Department of Mental Health and Social Work where she has worked since 2016. Shereceived her PhD in psychology from National University of Ireland, Galway in2013 where her thesis explored the relationships between young people and thepolice in Ireland. 

Through her research she has worked with local authorities, youth offending services, NHS services and partners on evaluation studies, systematic reviews and evidence reports.  

Qualifications

Title: PhD (Psychology)

Notes: Thesis title: Young people's attitudes towards the police in Ireland: A mixed methods study

Institution: University of Galway, Ireland


Title: HDip (Psych)

Institution: University of Galway, Ireland


Title: BA (Hons), English and Psychological Studies

Institution: University of Galway, Ireland


Title: PGCert Higher Education

Institution: Middlesex University


Publications

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