Charlotte Wheeler, Research Assistant Psychologist

I am working as a Research Assistant Psychologist on a study called MINDS, which is investigating the process of discharge and discharge planning from adult inpatient mental health services. My role involves reviewing the literature around the topic of discharge, recruiting participants to the study, and collecting and analysing data from interviews, focus groups and ward observations. I work as a part of a large team of people with research, clinical, and lived experience who have come together because they want to improve peoples’ experiences of discharge.

Getting to work with such a broad range of people with a variety of skills and expertise is brilliant, and I feel very privileged to be able to watch and learn from such talented individuals and teams. Knowing that the research that I am involved with has the potential to create meaningful change in mental health settings feels worthwhile and something I am proud to be a part of.