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Jay-Marie Mackenzie is a part-time Lecturer in Forensic Psychology at the University of Westminster, where she also completed her undergraduate degree in Criminology and Psychology, followed by a PhD on 'Understanding Suicidal Behaviours by Probation Clients: A Near-Lethal Approach.' Her research focuses on suicide prevention in probation settings, railways, and university student self-harm. She co-leads modules on Forensic Psychology and Brain, Mind and Behaviour, and supervises undergraduate and master’s students.
Her work has led to key policy changes, such as the 'small talk saves lives' campaign funded by Network Rail, which reduced suicides on railways. She also contributed to the National Probation Service’s suicide prevention training and organized workshops for probation staff. Current projects include the HUSSH study on student self-harm and the Cherish project supporting carers of self-harming students, funded by the Sir Halley Stewart Trust.
Her research integrates qualitative and mixed-methods approaches, addressing gaps in understanding probation processes, railway safety, and university mental health. Key collaborations include the QUEST Study on railways and work with the CIFR Centre and Centre for Psychological Sciences. Her findings have influenced government reports and public discourse via platforms like The Conversation.
