About
Dr Hayley Reed is a Research Fellow and Lead for Science Integration & Public Participation at DECIPHer, Cardiff University’s School of Social Sciences. Her work focuses on mental health and wellbeing interventions for children and young people, emphasizing co-production methodologies in schools and families. She leads a Health and Care Research Wales Fellowship adapting global mental health programs for Wales and contributed to the winning Wellcome Trust Mental Health Data Prize team, developing a school health dashboard.
Education: PhD (2021) in Social Sciences (Cardiff University), MSc Social Science Research Methods (2017), MA Childhood Studies (2012), BSc Psychology (2007). Her research integrates participatory methods and qualitative approaches, with expertise in systematic reviews and intervention adaptation.
Grants & Projects
- £431k Health & Care Research Wales Fellowship (2022): Adapting mental health interventions for Welsh schools.
- Wellcome Trust Mental Health Data Prize (£240k total, 2021-2023): Digital dashboard for school health data.
- Forces in Mind Trust (£51k, 2017): Restorative approaches for veteran families.
Teaching
- Convenes Health Improvement Module on Public Health MSc.
- Develops courses on intervention adaptation and public health methods.
- Contributed to modules on health inequalities and educational policy.
Awards & Recognition
- Crucible Cymru 2024 (leadership development).
- Wellcome Trust Data Prize Team Leader (2023).
Her work spans DECIPHer and CASCADE Research Centre collaborations, addressing adolescent mental health and family support through innovative interventions and evidence-based practices.