Mental Health and Neurodiversity

Research Strand Members: Dr Emma Frawley, Dr Claire Gleeson, Dr Clodagh Nolan

This research strand focuses on supporting individuals across the lifespan in mental health recovery, guided by human rights principles and a trauma-informed, evidence-based, occupation-focused approach. It also encompasses neurodiversity-affirming research aimed at enhancing the occupational roles of young people in higher education.

Key areas of interest include the development, implementation, and evaluation of psychosocial interventions; early intervention in psychosis; public and patient involvement; implementation science; capacity building among mental health clinicians; the creation of the Trinity Student Occupational Performance Profile (TSOPP); self-management in mental health; the impact of sensory environments; frailty and mental health challenges in older adults; and autism in the context of employment.

Current Research Projects

The Cognitive Remediation and Social Recovery in Early Psychosis study (CReSt-R)

Taking Action for Whole Health and Wellbeing: A Focus on Recovery, Resilience, and Retention

Completed Research Projects

Trinity Student Occupational Performance Profile (TSOPP)

Sensory Audit in Collaboration with DisAbility Services TCD

Self-Management Approach for Students with Mental Health Difficulties