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Clare Dickens is an Academic Lead in Mental Health at the University of Wolverhampton and Chair of the City of Wolverhampton’s Suicide Prevention Stakeholder’s Forum. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a Master’s in Mental Health. Her work focuses on supporting vulnerable populations, including street sex workers, individuals with substance use challenges, and those in mental health crises. She advocates for a strength-based approach to healthcare, emphasizing resilience and community support.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Master of Science in Mental Health
Research Interests: Mental health equity, suicide prevention strategies, nursing practice in complex cases, and the intersection of social determinants with healthcare access. She emphasizes holistic care that transcends medicalized categorizations, prioritizing individual narratives and community well-being.
Awards: Winner of the Outstanding Support for Students Award (2016 Times Higher Education Awards) for her initiative “Three Minutes to Save a Life.”
Contributions: Her role in academia bridges clinical practice and policy, influencing suicide prevention strategies at local and institutional levels. She continues to advocate for systemic change to address health inequities rooted in social injustices.
