Michelle Cook

Mrs. Michelle Cook is a Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing at the School of Health and Social Care, part of the College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences at Sheffield Hallam University. She has been with the university since 2020 and currently serves as an academic advisor for students across BSc and MSc nursing programs. Her roles include teaching, module leadership, and coordinating the Year 2 cohort for adult and mental health nursing master’s courses.

Her teaching responsibilities span modules such as 'Perinatal Mental Health and the Family,' 'Researching for Practice (distance learning),' and 'Person-Centred Care.' She also contributes to courses like BSc Nursing, MSc Nursing, and Advanced Professional Practice.

Mrs. Cook’s research focuses on managing violence and aggression in healthcare settings, particularly staff support and debriefing following incidents, and their impact on therapeutic relationships and trauma. Her clinical background includes work in psychiatric intensive care and acute inpatient services.

She leads key initiatives in curriculum development, including the 'Perinatal Mental Health and the Family' module, and oversees student advising and program coordination. Her expertise bridges clinical practice with academic education, emphasizing patient-centred care and evidence-based practice.