Joanna Inchley

Dr. Joanna Inchley is a Reader in Mental Health Science specializing in adolescent mental health and public health interventions. She is affiliated with the University of Glasgow's Mental Health and Wellbeing Group. Her work focuses on improving youth health through schools, addressing issues like sleep, social media, and substance use.

Education:

• BSc in Anatomical Sciences, University of Bristol (1992)
• MSc in Health Promotion, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (1994)
• PhD in Public Health, University of Edinburgh (2009)

Research Interests:

Dr. Inchley’s research emphasizes socio-ecological perspectives, exploring how schools and environments shape adolescent health. Key areas include mental health disparities, sleep patterns, and the impact of social media. She co-leads the Scottish School Health Improvement Research Network (SHINE) and the HBSC study, a WHO-collaborative project tracking adolescent health trends since 1986.

Projects & Collaboration:

• Leads the ABSAIL project on school non-attendance
• Co-leads the DATAMIND mental health data hub
• Past roles include Director of the TRIUMPH Network and International Coordinator of HBSC

Grants & Awards:

No explicit awards listed, but her work is funded by bodies like the Chief Scientist Office and UKRI/ESRC.