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I received a Degree in Social Work from Oxford Brookes University, a Master’s degree in Philosophy from the University of London, and a PhD in Philosophy from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

 

Here is my PhD thesis:

'Mental disorder and mental health interventions for children and youth: the cases of non-suicidal self-harm and unruly behaviour A philosophical inquiry'

I am Lecturer (Programme Lead), at the Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, Wellington.

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I have been a visiting research scholar in philosophy and a teaching fellow in ethics at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.

I am a trained child and adolescent therapist, and social worker. I have more than 15 years’ experience working in the not-for-profit, community, and mental health sectors in New Zealand and the UK.

My research interests include mental disorder, health, children, youth and the parenting relationship. My main lens is philosophy; however, my not-for-profit, community, and mental health work background alongside my lived experience are important components of how I approach my research and teaching.

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If you would like to read any of my work but you can't gain access online, email me.

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