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I am a clinical Psychologist, mostly researching the efficacy of psychological therapies and teaching on the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at QUB. I undertake research and teaching in clinical health psychology and clinical neuropsychology, and am particularly interested in Contextual Behavioural Science approaches (mainly Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) for improving quality of life and well-being.
My main ongoing funded research projects:
Developing and feasibility testing an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) interventION for improving medication-taking behaviour in women with early stage invasive breast cancer: The ACTION trial. Yorkshire Cancer Research (01.06.18 – 01.06.2021)
COMMEND: A randomized-controlled trial of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for improving QoL in motor neuron disease. NIHR HTA award (01.01.2018- 2023)
FRESH STarT. A new approach to assessing self-harm in mental health contexts. NIHR Programme grant (01.06.2018 – 2023)
ACTMUS: A pilot randomized-controlled trial of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for people with muscle disorders NIHR Research for Patient Benefit: (01.02.16 – 01.06.18)
Effectiveness of a psychological intervention (ACT) on improving wellbeing in healthcare professionals. NHS Leeds West Clinical Commissioning Group. (01.10.17- 01.10. 2020)
Creating an evidence-based toolbox for targeted public health interventions during COVID-19: a cross-border analysis to disentangle psychological, behavioural, media and governmental responses. Health Research Board (01.05.2020- 01.12.2020)
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Exploring Subjective Constructions of Health in China: a Q-methodological Investigation
Mao, Z., ahmed, S., Graham, C. & Kind, P., 18 May 2020, (Accepted) In : Health and Quality of Life Outcomes.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Investigating the potentially important role of psychological flexibility in adherence to antiretroviral therapy in people living with HIV
Harrison, A., Graham, C., Scott, W., Timmins, L. & Fischer, A., 01 May 2020, (Accepted) In : AIDS Care.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Study protocol for the COvid-19 Toolbox for All IslaNd (CONTAIN) project: A cross-border analysis in Ireland to disentangle psychological, behavioural, media and governmental responses to COVID-19
Darker, C. D., O'Connell, N., Dempster, M., Graham, C. D., O'Connor, C., Zgaga, L., Nolan, A., Tobin, K., Brennan, N., Nicolson, G., Burke, E., Mather, L., Crowley, P., Scally, G. & Barry, J., 03 Aug 2020, In : HRB Open Research. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Association of psychological flexibility with engagement in pulmonary rehabilitation following an acute exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Fernandes-James, C., Graham, C., Batterham, A. & Harrison, S., 30 Sep 2019, In : Chronic Respiratory Disease.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Computer Vision Of Smartphone Video Has Potential To Detect Functional Tremor
Williams, S., Shepherd, S., Fang, H., Alty, J., O'Gorman, P. & Graham, C. D., 15 Jun 2019, In : Journal of the Neurological Sciences. 401, p. 27-28 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Activities
Clinical Psychologist (Clinical Neuropsychology Clinic at Royal Victoria Hospital)
Christopher Graham (Advisor)
01 Jan 2020 → …
Activity: Consultancy types › Joint or sponsored appointments or secondments with industry or commerce
British Psychological Society Division of Neuropsychology - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Day (Continued Professional Development day for clinical neuropsychologists)
Christopher Graham (Advisor)
01 May 2020
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
External Examiner viva voce Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Lancaster University)
Christopher Graham (Examiner)
12 Jul 2020
Activity: Examination types › PhD external examination
Speaker at FSHD Society "Classroom Connect Conference" Washington DC: "Psychological interventions in FSHD"
Christopher Graham (Advisor)
27 Jun 2020
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
External Examiner viva voce Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Lancaster University)
Christopher Graham (Examiner)
07 Jul 2020
Activity: Examination types › PhD external examination
Press / Media
Virtual reality game helps ease pain for burns victims
18/04/2018
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment