Kamelia Harris

Kamelia Harris is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the Division of Psychology & Mental Health. She holds an Honorary Assistant Psychologist and Researcher position at the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH), contributing to collaborative research units like the Suicide, Risk, and Safety Research Unit (SSRU). Her work focuses on psychological resilience to suicidal experiences in individuals with psychosis and schizophrenia, emphasizing accessible interventions and systematic reviews.

Education:

• BSc (Hons) Psychology, Manchester Metropolitan University
• MRes Psychology, University of Manchester
• PhD Clinical Psychology, University of Manchester

Research Interests:

• Psychosis treatment and resilience mechanisms
• Interventions for suicide prevention in clinical populations
• Qualitative and mixed-methods research methodologies

Awards & Affiliations:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to mental health

Teaching & Supervision:

• Supervises undergraduate and postgraduate theses in Clinical Psychology
• Undergraduate course leader in Mental Health and Intervention Design