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Dr Michael Duffy is a Senior Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast, affiliated with the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work and the Senator George J Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice. His expertise focuses on trauma-related mental health, PTSD, and prolonged grief disorder, particularly in conflict and disaster contexts. He co-led trauma recovery efforts after the Omagh bombing and has advised on global tragedies like 9/11 and the Manchester Arena attack.
Research Interests: Mental health linked to trauma, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for PTSD, prolonged grief disorder, and conflict-related psychological impacts. Current projects include an NIHR-funded trial on complex PTSD treatments and collaborations on grief interventions.
Key Contributions:
- Developed the Specialist MSc in Trauma Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at Queen’s.
- Co-designed CBT training programs for mental health staff in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
- Authored over 40 research outputs, including studies on trauma recovery and grief maintenance factors.
- Advisory roles with UK Trauma Council and National Emergencies Trust.
Awards:
- Fellow of the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies
- Finalist in QUB Excellence Awards 2022
- International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy Recognition
Labs/Teams: Leads the Trauma Team at Queen’s and collaborates with Oxford University and global institutions on PTSD and grief research.
