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Deirdre O'Neill is a Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast's School of Nursing and Midwifery, specializing in mental health nursing and education. She holds multiple leadership roles including Year Two Lead and coordinates trauma-informed practice training. Her research focuses on nursing education, student wellbeing, and trauma-informed approaches in healthcare.
Her academic work investigates mental health interventions for students, attrition rates in nursing programs, and implementation of trauma-sensitive practices in health services. Research outputs emphasize resilience-building resources and educational support systems for healthcare students.
Awards recognize excellence in teaching and mental health advocacy, including a Team Teaching Award (2024) and Mental Health Gold Award. She supervises postgraduate students and serves as link lecturer for clinical placements across multiple healthcare trusts.
