Mary Chambers

Professor Mary Chambers is a registered mental health nurse (RMN), general nurse (RGN), and behaviour therapist affiliated with St George's, University of London and Kingston University. She currently serves as Professor of Mental Health Nursing and Director of the Centre for Public Engagement. Her career includes roles at the University of Ulster, Royal College of Nursing, and multiple NHS Trusts.

• B.Ed. (Hons), PhD
• RGN, RMN, RCNT, RNT

Mary Chambers' research focuses on Therapeutic Engagement, Resilience in Healthcare, and Patient and Public Involvement. Her work addresses mental health stigma, recovery-oriented care, and healthcare policy. She has contributed to the development of the Therapeutic Engagement Questionnaire (TEQ) and explored cultural considerations in mental health nursing.

Recent publications emphasize qualitative analyses of therapeutic engagement tools, resilience frameworks, and staff wellbeing. Collaborations span Finland, England, and Europe, with a focus on acute mental health settings and service user perspectives.

She has led initiatives like the ePsychNurse.Net project and participated in international conferences on mental health nursing. Her work often involves European collaborations and practice development in psychiatric care.