Lisa Huddlestone, Research Fellow, Department of Health Sciences
Lisa is a Research Fellow in the Mental Health and Addiction Research Group (MHARG).
Lisa’s research focuses on developing and evaluating complex healthcare interventions, particularly those using digital technologies. She is the recipient of an NIHR Development and Skills Enhancement award which is supported by Professor Lina Gega and is in partnership with IMRY.
email: lisa.huddlestone@york.ac.uk
Our 60-second interview with Lisa:
Could you please tell us what work you do in the field of mental health?
During my DSE award, I will explore immersive technologies and how they can be applied to mitigate vulnerabilities to mental ill-health, with a focus on vulnerable youth populations. I will also build partnerships and participate in knowledge transfer activities to extend this work through a fellowship and other projects.
What do you find most rewarding and inspiring in this work?
The most rewarding aspect is having the opportunity to work with children and young people in out-of-home care, learning from them, and hopefully contributing to their improved mental wellbeing.
What is the most challenging or complicated aspect of this work?
One of the greatest challenges is the lack of literature on developing and implementing digital mental health interventions for children and young people in out-of-home care. However, it is both exciting and rewarding to be an early contributor to the evidence base.
What impact do you hope your work is having - or can potentially have?
I hope that my work will improve the mental health support available to children and young people in out-of-home care, making it more accessible and equitable. Ultimately, through my work, I hope to contribute to improving the health and well-being of this population as they move into adulthood.
Could you share with us one piece of advice that you follow for your own mental health?
I think it is important to make time for yourself and do things that you enjoy, even if it is only for a short while. Going for a walk, reading a few pages of a book, or baking always makes me feel better when things are stressful.