Kerri McPherson

Kerri McPherson is a Professor and Associate Dean for Learning, Teaching, and Quality at the School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University. Her research focuses on mental health, self-management, and psychological wellbeing, with significant contributions to understanding maternal mental health, youth mental health services, and pandemic-related behavioral changes.

• Key projects include the GCU-SAMH Psychological Wellbeing Partnership and the Sport Aberdeen-GCU KTP ProActive Minds initiative.
• Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in mental health and social capital.

Recent publications analyze alcohol consumption patterns during lockdowns, first-time parent couple interventions, and longitudinal mental health trajectories related to the UK's psychological wellbeing study.

For collaborations and activities, she has engaged with institutions like the Scottish Association for Mental Health, Sport Aberdeen, and the National Institute for Health and Care Research.