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Kelly Dickson is an Associate Professor at the University College London (UCL) Institute of Education, specializing in Global Health and Wellbeing. She is also an Integrative Psychotherapist and Co-Founder of the Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy Network, UK, with affiliations including the UK Council for Psychotherapy. Her academic career at UCL spans since 2004, focusing on evidence synthesis for policy and practice.
- PhD, University College London (2018)
- MA (Hons), Middlesex University (2015)
- MSc, University of Surrey (2003)
- BSc, University of Surrey (1999)
Dr Dickson leads systematic reviews and primary research in Global Health, using qualitative, quantitative, and participatory methods. Key areas include:
- Mental health and psychosocial wellbeing in humanitarian settings
- Inequalities in mental health
- Digital interventions for substance misuse
- Impact of displacement on mental health
- Policy-relevant evidence synthesis
- Social media effects on youth mental health
Her recent publications focus on mental health interventions in LMICs, pandemic impacts, and methodological innovations in evidence synthesis. She has secured grants from NIHR, UCL Global Health Funds, and CEDIL for projects addressing reproductive health policy, cardiovascular disease prevention, and evidence-informed decision-making.
Dr Dickson supervises students in qualitative and quantitative evidence synthesis and delivers modules such as Systematic Review Design and Planning for MSc programs at UCL. She also provides mentorship to practitioners in coaching, therapy, and wellbeing sectors.
