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Dr. Ann Kirkman is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Derby, affiliated with the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care. She holds a PhD from the University of Derby (2021), focusing on optimism measures and positive psychology interventions. Her research emphasizes Positive Psychology, Wellbeing, and Cross-cultural Mental Health, with notable contributions to student well-being toolkits and mental health support programs for academic staff. She teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Positive Psychology, Research Methods, Biological/Developmental Psychology, and Psychopathology.
Education: BSc (Hons) Psychology from Staffordshire University (2007), PhD in Psychology from the University of Derby (2021).
Research interests include Optimism, Wellbeing Interventions, and Cross-cultural Mental Health. She co-authored studies on migrant mental health during the pandemic, breast cancer awareness across cultures, and self-compassion strategies for healthcare workers. Her work on the Education for Mental Health initiative developed national toolkits to support student well-being through curricular changes.
Publications (2020–2023) reflect a focus on mental health interventions, cross-cultural disparities, and academic stress. She collaborates with the Research Ensemble for Advancement in Cross-cultural Healthcare (Reach) and is a member of the British Psychological Society.
Advising/grants: No formal advisees listed, though her projects involve collaborative research teams. Contributions include the Postgraduate Researcher Wellbeing Thesis and field-based mental health training programs.
Labs/teams: Active contributor to interdisciplinary mental health initiatives, particularly in cross-cultural and academic well-being contexts.
