My main areas of interest and expertise include the primary care management of patients with depression, multimorbidity and unexplained symptoms. I have extensive experience of evaluation of interventions for people with mental health problems in primary care. I have qualitative research methods expertise, drawing on theories from both social sciences and psychology, but always with a focus on clinical practice.
I am Royal College of General Practitioners ‘Curriculum Advisor, Mental Health’, a member of a number of National Institute for Health Research funding panels, and currently a member of the NICE Clinical Guideline Groups Depression (update) and Multimorbidity - work which directly impacts on commissioning decisions and patient care.