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Dr. Joanna Fox is an Associate Professor in Social Work at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), affiliated with the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care and the School of Allied Health and Social Care. Her work focuses on mental health, recovery approaches, family carers, and service user involvement in education and research. She holds a PhD (2013) from ARU, exploring family carers' roles in mental health recovery, and has contributed to blended learning programs in social work training.
Education:
- BA Joint Hons, Durham University (1990-1993)
- Diploma in Social Work, ARU (1995-1997)
- MA in Mental Health Professional Practice, ARU (1999-2003)
- PhD, ARU (2007-2013)
- Postgraduate Certificate in HE Teaching and Learning, ARU (2013-2014)
Research Interests: Joanna emphasizes service user involvement across social work education, mental health recovery, and shared decision-making in medication management. Her work bridges academic theory and practical application, particularly in marginalized communities' mental health advocacy.
Awards and Grants:
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA)
- Anglia Ruskin Learning and Teaching Fellowship Awards (2021) for concept map evaluation and service user education
- Member of the Lived Experience Advisory Panel for Refocus on Recovery (Institute of Psychiatry)
Teaching and Supervision: Joanna teaches modules on contemporary social work practice and research evaluation. She supervises doctoral students on topics like service user involvement in mental health services and carer support roles.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Lived Experience Advisory Panel and contributes to interdisciplinary mental health initiatives at ARU and partner institutions.
