Dr Hannah Armitt, Clinical Research Psychologist, Humber NHS Teaching Foundation Trust
Hannah is a Clinical Research Psychologist at Humber NHS Teaching Foundation Trust and is joint Mental Health Speciality Lead for the Clinical Research Network for Yorkshire and the Humber.
She has also been the Clinical Lead for the Test and Learn Green Social Prescribing Programme in Humber and North Yorkshire. Hannah has over 17 years’ experience working with children, young people and families with specialist knowledge and interest in working with autistic children and young people.
Our 60-second interview with Hannah:
What do you do in the field of mental health?
I work with Children, young people and families most frequently supporting those with autism. I develop research looking at actively involving children, young people, and families.
What do you find most rewarding and inspiring in this work?
Seeing the real-life impact of research - our recent co-production study CONIFAS has positively involved children with ADHD in co-production.
What is the most challenging or complicated aspect of this work?
Grant applications and seeking future funding can be complicated and time consuming and ensuring patient and public involvement members are appropriately remunerated can be difficult.
What impact do you hope your work is having - or can potentially have?
Hopefully developing new and meaningful ways to support children and young people’s mental health while supporting families to become involved on an equal footing in research.
Could you share with us one piece of advice that you follow for your own mental health?
Taking a walk outside and engaging with nature or taking part in exercise always helps me to feel energised and moves my mind to a more positive place.