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Nicola Clibbens is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Nursing Midwifery and Health Department at Northumbria University, with a joint academic role at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, focusing on acute/crisis mental health care, intervention design, and patient experiences. She holds a PhD in Health from the University of Sheffield (2011), an MA in Education (1999), and a DipHE in Social Studies/Science (1995).
Her research emphasizes improving community crisis care through mixed-methods approaches, including realist reviews and qualitative synthesis. Key areas include psychosocial care delivery, police involvement in mental health crises, and maternal suicide data analysis. She collaborates with NHS trusts, third-sector organizations, and international researchers to enhance evidence-based practices.
Her recent projects include leading a National Institute for Health Research-funded study on personalized safety planning for self-harm/suicidality. Articles highlight interventions like diet management for psychosis, physical activity in inpatient settings, and policy implementation for nursing research.
Nicola’s work prioritizes stakeholder engagement, involving people with lived experience in research design and delivery. She advocates for compassionate, accessible crisis care models and interdisciplinary collaboration to improve mental healthcare outcomes.
