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Dr Helen Gleeson is a Research Fellow in Social Work/Social Policy at Middlesex University's Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education since 2016. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the National University of Ireland, Galway (2013), focusing on youth-police dynamics. Her research spans drug/alcohol interventions in criminal justice systems, youth justice policies, and LGBTQI migrant mental health. She leads the SWK2203 research module and supervises the Think Ahead Mental Health Social Work MA program.
Key research areas include:
- Substance use treatment pathways among marginalized groups
- Youth diversion programs in criminal justice contexts
- Suicide prevention in older adults and care homes
- Cultural competency in BAME communities' drug interventions
- LGBTQI migrant integration and policy
Teaching emphasizes evidence-based practice and research integration into social work education. Her work involves partnerships with NHS, youth offending services, and international organizations. Recent projects address drug-related prison deaths (2024) and participatory drug intervention design across Europe (2023).
