About
Ava Phillips is a researcher with a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychological Medicine. She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Sciences (2017) and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2016). Her work focuses on mental health services, occupational stress, posttraumatic stress disorder, and data linkage methodologies. Phillips has contributed to studies analyzing disability benefit receipt, mental health service utilization, and military personnel well-being, with a particular emphasis on South London populations. Her research integrates healthcare records and benefit data to explore socio-economic impacts on mental health outcomes.
Key Collaborations: Phillips has collaborated with institutions in the UK on projects involving mental health policy, veteran care, and military psychology. Her work often addresses disparities in healthcare access and policy implications for vulnerable populations.
Research Themes: Phillips’ interests span mental health service evaluation, occupational stress in specialized roles (e.g., drone operators), and the intersection of welfare systems with psychiatric diagnosis. Her recent studies highlight the importance of data linkage in understanding complex socio-medical dynamics.
Grants & Funding: While specific grants are not listed, her involvement in interdisciplinary projects suggests active engagement with funding bodies focused on public health and military veteran care.
Labs/Teams: Phillips is affiliated with collaborative networks studying mental healthcare in South London and military personnel well-being, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed.
