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Nicola joined Strathclyde in October 2017 having previously worked as a consultant clinical psychologist and clinical lead in mental health services in the NHS. She has over 15 years NHS experience working as a practitioner clinical psychologist in mental health services. She retains an honorary consultant clinical psychologist post in NHS Lanarkshire. Her consultancy work has largely concerned trauma informed practice with first responder and frontline workers. She completed a Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psy) at the University of Edinburgh. Prior to this she completed a PhD in Psychology and Social Policy and Social Work and MA (Hons) Psychology at the University of Glasgow.Her research interests are in the areas of mental health, wellbeing, recovery and citizenship in applied health and social contexts. She is involved with research adopting community participatory research methods. She is a member of the International Recovery and Citizenship Collective led by Yale Medical School, where she has a strong working collaborative.
She has an interest in issues concerning transitions from military to civilian life for veterans and their families. She has a growing interest in health behaviour change, with a focus on vaccination uptake. Finally, she is interested in the uses of technology in health and well-being interventions.
Research Interests
Nicola joined Strathclyde in October 2017 having worked full-time as a consultant clinical psychologist and clinical lead in mental health services in the NHS. She has over 15 years applied NHS experience working as a practitioner clinical psychologist in mental health services. She retains an honorary consultant clinical psychologist post in NHS Lanarkshire. She completed a Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psy) at the University of Edinburgh. Prior to this she completed a PhD in Psychology and Social Policy and Social Work and MA (Hons) Psychology at the University of Glasgow. Her research interests are in the areas of mental health, wellbeing, trauma, resilience, recovery and citizenship in applied health and social contexts. She is involved with research adopting community participatory research methods. She is a member of the International Recovery and Citizenship Collective led by Yale Medical School, where she has a strong working collaborative.
She has an interest in issues concerning transitions from military to civilian life for veterans and their families. She has a growing interest in health behaviour change, with a focus on vaccination uptake. Finally, she is interested in the uses of technology in health and well-being interventions.
Teaching Interests
Nicola has a range of teaching and citizenship roles at both UG and PG level. She has a specific interest teaching in applied mental health and clinical practice. She utilises a range of teaching methods including didactic approaches, group work, role play techniques and case study illustration. She has the following citizenship roles associated with teaching:
- Deputy Course Director on MSc in Clinical Health Psychology course
- Class leader for the 4th year Psychology of Mental Health class
- Class leader for Professional Practice (MSc in Clinical Health Psychology
She teaches on the following classes:
- 2nd year Introduction to Mental Health Difficulties class (Psychology and Counselling)
- 3rd year Research Methods and Data Analyses class (Psychology and Physical Activity for Health).
- 4th year Psychology of Mental Health Class
- Clinical Psychology Related to Medical Conditions (MSc in Clinical Health Psychology)
- Professional Practice (MSc in Clinical Health Psychology).
She teaches within Social Policy and Social Work on the Mental Health Officer practitioner course and UG course in Social Work.
She also supervises UG and PG dissertation projects.
I am currently supervising the following PhD students:
- Rachel Taylor – Mental health self-stigma and peer victimisation in adolescence
- Chloe Moore – A multi-method investigation of the role of illness perceptions in endometriosis
- Nesrine Boussaoui –The distinctive understandings and experiences of mental health and help seeking behaviour among Algerian students
- Enver Ether - LGBT Mental health: a multi-dimensional psychosocial analysis of LGBT mental health issues in North Cyprus
- Dr Colin Stewart – The role of cognitive behavioural therapy as an adjunct to the treatment of patients with asthma, with a focus on remote delivery via app development and other technology
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
Unknown, University Of Strathclyde
Award Date: 1 Sep 2021
Doctor of Clinical Psychology, University of Edinburgh
Award Date: 1 Oct 2007
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Glasgow
Award Date: 30 Sep 2003
Master of Arts, University Of Glasgow
Award Date: 1 Jul 1997
Keywords
- Mental health
- Citizenship
- wellbeing
- Behaviour change
- Clinical Psychology
- Trauma
- Covid-19
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Impact of knife imagery on school-aged children: Knife Eagle project
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SGSSS Collaborative Studentship 2020 - Mental Health Foundation
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"It's like a constant black cloud": a qualitative investigation of the impact of endometriosis on quality of life
Moore, C., Williams, L. & Cogan, N., 2 May 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Trauma Informed Practice in Justice Services: Barriers and Facilitators to Implementation
Cogan, N., Tse, D., Stergiou, C., Lawley, S., Finlayson, M., Hewitson, R., Black, J. & MacIntyre, G., 24 Feb 2023, Glasgow: University of Strathclyde.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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CPD in PSH: Developing and applying skills in psychological science across health, social care and industry
Mario Parra Rodriguez (Recipient), Leanne Fleming (Recipient), Nicola Cogan (Recipient), Kellyanne Findlay (Recipient), Alexandra Mavroeidi (Recipient) & Wendy Cohen (Recipient)
10 May 2022Activity: Public Engagement and Other Activities › Other
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Developing and applying skills in psychological science across health, social care and industry
Deirdre Harrington (Contributor), Wendy Cohen (Host), Alexandra Mavroeidi (Contributor), Mario Parra Rodriguez (Contributor), Leanne Fleming (Contributor) & Nicola Cogan (Contributor)
10 May 2022Activity: Public Engagement and Other Activities › Types of Public engagement and outreach - To be assigned