Maev Conneely

Maev Conneely is a Researcher at the Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London. Her research focuses on applying social science theories to mental health, particularly exploring social identity in psychosis and involuntary treatment contexts. She completed her PhD on social identity's role in psychosis quality of life, funded by the ESRC London Doctoral Training Partnership. Her work highlights how social belonging influences mental health outcomes and challenges pre-illness disconnection experiences.

• Education: PhD in Social Science (ESRC-funded) from Queen Mary University of London.

Her research interests include:

• Social identity dynamics in psychosis
• Involuntary psychiatric treatment practices
• Ethical frameworks for patient-centered care

Key contributions include systematic reviews of interventions for involuntary psychiatric patients and qualitative studies on shared decision-making barriers. She collaborates with the NIHR School for Primary Care Research and contributes to interdisciplinary mental health initiatives.

Her current projects explore improving clinical practices through non-pharmacological interventions and carer involvement strategies for severe mental illness inpatients.