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Dr Liz Halstead is an Associate Professor at the UCL Institute of Education (IOE) in the Psychology & Human Development department. She specializes in sleep and mental health, combining clinical practice as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist for Insomnia with research on resilience and well-being in at-risk populations. Her roles include directing the Anxiety, Sleep and Well-being (ASWell) laboratory, leading postgraduate teaching assistants, and serving as the IOE's Mental Health and Well-being Equity Lead.
Education: PhD in Resilience, Well-being, and Behavioral Problems in Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Bangor University). Professional qualifications include a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education and certification in PEERS® (Programme for Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills).
Research Focus: Her work investigates sleep disruptions in populations such as veterans, autistic individuals, and families with neurodevelopmental disorders. Notable projects include developing a mobile app for sleep data collection in veterans and exploring cross-cultural sleep patterns in children with ASD. She emphasizes telehealth interventions and interdisciplinary collaborations at UCL.
Professional Contributions: Supervises students across undergraduate to doctoral levels, focusing on personalized academic support. Proud of leading the veteran sleep app project, which involved global teamwork and bridged clinical and technological expertise. Engages in advocacy for persons with disabilities and mental health equity.
Labs/Teams: Leads the ASWell lab and collaborates with UCL’s interdisciplinary networks. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being).
