Cherie Armour

Cherie Armour is a Professor of Psychological Trauma and Mental Health at Queen's University Belfast's School of Psychology. She holds leadership roles, including Director of the Research Centre for Stress Trauma and Related Conditions (STARC), and is actively involved in global trauma-related research and policy. Her work focuses on understanding mental health outcomes in trauma-exposed populations, including military veterans, emergency workers, and victims of domestic violence. She has led over 8 funded projects, including studies on PTSD mechanisms, veteran mental health, and pandemic mental health impacts.

• Academic Roles: Module convenor for 'Real World Applications of Psychology' and 'Forensic Psychology & Crime'.
• Education: PhD from Ulster University (2010), MSc in Forensic Psychology (part-time).

Research Interests: PTSD, resilience, sleep-mental health links, child maltreatment, and domestic violence. She explores biological, psychological, and social factors influencing trauma outcomes across populations.

• Awards: Belfast Ambassador Award (2019), Ulster University Distinguished Fellowship (2015), Excellence in Research Supervision (2015).

Advising & Grants: Supervises multiple PhD students and leads projects funded by MRC, ESRC, and the Royal British Legion. Her work addresses veteran family wellbeing, youth mental health tech solutions, and global PTSD models.

Labs/Teams: Directs STARC and collaborates internationally on trauma studies, including projects in Colombia, South Africa, and Cambodia.