معرفی
Dr. Margaret Heslin is a Senior Lecturer in Health Economics and Epidemiology at King’s College London’s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. She focuses on mental health research, including trials of psychological therapies for psychotic experiences, evaluations of interventions for trafficked individuals, and mindfulness-based approaches for depression. Her work leverages routinely collected data and data linkage methods.
- Education: PhD in Epidemiology (King’s College London, 2014), MSc in Clinical and Public Health Aspects of Addiction (King’s, 2006), BSc in Psychology (London Metropolitan University, 2005)
- Key collaborations: Projects with NIHR, King’s Health Economics, Social Epidemiology Research Group, and LGBTQ Mental Health Research Group
Her research spans health economics (cost-effectiveness of perinatal teams, HIV screening), epidemiology (air pollution impacts, psychotic depression), and global health (caregiving in Sub-Saharan Africa). Articles highlight interdisciplinary work in PLoS One, The Lancet Psychiatry, and JAMA Psychiatry. She leads initiatives like the IoPPN Youth Awards (2013–2018) and contributes to policy guidance for NHS data linkage.
