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Research Interests
After qualifying as a social worker in 1995 I worked for 12 years in mental health services, in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust, as a Community Mental Health Team social worker, out of hours Approved Social Worker, project manager and team leader in assertive outreach and rehabilitation. My main research interests are in the area of mental health, specifically: the effectiveness of mental health services; the social determinants of mental health; human rights and mental health/mental capacity legislation; and the associations between adverse childhood experiences and mental health. In 2018 I was appointed as the first Praxis Chair of Social Care and many of my research projects are in partnership with Praxis. My main teaching responsibility is as Programme Director for the Post-Graduate Diploma in Mental Health and Mental Capacity Law at Queen's, which is part of the NI Approved Social Worker Programme, and is provided through a partnership with the Health and Social Care Trusts. I'm also one of the social work representatives on the Department of Health's Reference Group for the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act (Northern Ireland) 2016.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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R1076SES: Challenging Health Outcomes - Integrating Care Environments (CHOICE)
Davidson, G. (PI) & Breslin, G. (CoI)
01/07/2024 → …
Project: Research
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R4075CME: Developing a Forum Theatre approach to preparing social workers and other professionals for complex, high-risk, high-stress assessment and decision making processes
Gormley, G. (PI), Davidson, G. (CoI), Houton, P. (CoI), Murphy, P. (CoI) & Reid, H. (CoI)
05/01/2022 → …
Project: Research
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R4904SES: Children & Young People's Mental Health in Northern Ireland
Bunting, L. (PI), Davidson, G. (CoI), Grant, A. (CoI), McCartan, C. (CoI), Mulholland, C. (CoI) & Schubotz, D. (CoI)
21/03/2019 → …
Project: Research
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R2583SES: The relationship Between alcohol and mental health problems : A rapid review of evidence
Campbell, A. (PI), Butler, M. (CoI), Davidson, G. (CoI) & McLaughlin, A. (CoI)
19/03/2019 → …
Project: Research
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R3075SES: Evidence Review - Developing Trauma informed practice in Northern Ireland
Montgomery, L. (PI), Bunting, L. (CoI), Coulter, S. (CoI), Davidson, G. (CoI), Hayes, D. (CoI), MacDonald, M. (CoI) & Mooney, S. (CoI)
29/08/2018 → …
Project: Research
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Does living with children link to unequal impacts of the pandemic on mental health and emotional experiences?
Guo, L., van Bortel, T., Lombardo, C., Martin, S., Crepaz-Keay, D., McDaid, S., Chantler, O., Thorpe, L., Solomon, S., Morton, A., Kousoulis, A. & Davidson, G., 27 Jan 2025, (Early online date) In: Journal of Public Mental Health. 37 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Overview of advance care planning in Northern Ireland (UK)
Davidson, G., 06 Mar 2025, Le guide des directives anticipees psychiatriques: Mettre en pratique les soins centres sur le patient, la decision partagee et l'empowerment. Tinland, A. (ed.). Arcueil: doin, p. 204-213 10 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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The prevalence and impact of adverse childhood experiences in Northern Ireland
Walsh, C., Bunting, L., Davidson, G., Doherty, N., McCartan, C., Mulholland, C. & Shevlin, M., 06 Feb 2025, The Executive Programme on Paramilitarism and Organised Crime.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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The role of peer support work in recovery-oriented services: a rapid scoping review
Norton, M. J., Clabby, P., Coyle, B., Cruickshank, J., Davidson, G., Greer, K., Kilcommins, M., McCartan, C., McGuire, E., McGilloway, S., Mulholland, C., O'Connell-Gannon, M., Pepper, D., Shannon, C., Swords, C., Walsh, J. & Webb, P., 23 May 2025, (Early online date) In: Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine. 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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A scoping review of mental health and wellbeing outcome measures for children and young people: implications for out-of-home care
Jacobs, P., Power, L., Davidson, G., Devaney, J., McCartan, C., McCusker, P. & Jenkins, R., Jun 2024, In: Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma. 17, 2, p. 159-185Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Citations (Scopus)30 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Internationalising the Social Work Curriculum
Anand, J. (Recipient), Davidson, G. (Recipient), Pinkerton, J. (Recipient), Campbell, A. (Recipient) & Dill, K. (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Nomination for prize in pedagogical category by Social Work Education - The International Journal
Duffy, J. (Recipient), Montgomery, L. (Recipient), Murphy, P. (Recipient), Davidson, G. (Recipient) & Bunting, L. (Recipient), 12 Feb 2022
Prize: Other distinction
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QUB Teaching Award (Award for Excellence in Teaching or Learning Support by a Team
Duffy, J. (Recipient), Kelly, B. (Recipient), Das, C. (Recipient), Hayes, D. (Recipient) & Davidson, G. (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Queen's University Teaching Award - Excellence in Teaching in a Team
Murphy, P. (Recipient), Davidson, G. (Recipient), Duffy, J. (Recipient), Montgomery, L. (Recipient), Gormley, G. (Recipient) & Walsh, I. (Recipient), 20 Jun 2017
Prize: Other distinction
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Research and Development Office Doctoral Fellowship
Davidson, G. (Recipient), 2003
Prize: Fellowship awarded competitively
Activities
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Mental health data and outcomes
Davidson, G. (Chair)
20 May 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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ECSWR 2025 - European Conference for Social Work Research
Davidson, G. (Presenter), Johnston, A. (Contributor), McCartan, C. (Contributor) & Webb, P. (Contributor)
14 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Mental health advance care planning in Northern Ireland
Davidson, G. (Invited speaker)
23 Jan 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
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Approved Social Workers Conference 2024
McIlroy, D. (Presenter), Kerr, S. (Presenter), Davidson, G. (Contributor) & Montgomery, L. (Contributor)
13 Nov 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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XXXVIIIth International Congress on Law and Mental Health
McCusker, P. (Speaker), Gillespie, L. (Contributor), Davidson, G. (Contributor), Vicary, S. (Contributor) & Stone, K. (Contributor)
23 Jul 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Press/Media
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Stormont meeting explores connection between trauma and violent offending
Walsh, C., Maruna, S. & Davidson, G.
10/01/2019
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
Impacts
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Reducing the Death and Injury of Children from Abuse and Neglect
Devaney, J. (Participant), Lazenbatt, A. (Participant), Bunting, L. (Participant), Davidson, G. (Participant), Spratt, T. (Participant) & Hayes, D. (Participant)
Impact: Public Policy Impact, Societial Impact