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Dr. Shelly Haslam serves as Head of the Department of Social Work & Wellbeing within the School of Allied Health, Social Work & Wellbeing at Edge Hill University. She holds multiple advanced qualifications including a BSc in Mental Health Nursing from University of Cumbria, MSc in Psychology (BPS Accredited) from University of Central Lancashire, and teaching qualifications from University of Bolton.
- HE Education, PGCert, PGCTHE, Edge Hill University (2015)
- Nursing, BSc, Mental Health Nursing, University of Cumbria (2013)
- Teaching, PGDip, PGDE, University of Bolton (2009)
- Psychology, MSc, Psychology (BPS Accredited), University of Central Lancashire (2009)
- Psychology, PGDip, Psychology Conversion, University of Central Lancashire (2007)
- Applied Social Sciences, BA, St Martin's College (2006)
Professor Haslam's research centers on innovative mental health interventions, with specialization in creative psychological therapies. Her primary focus is 'Arts for the Blues,' a novel approach to treating depression through creative arts. Her work examines the integration of arts-based interventions within traditional mental health services, exploring how creative modalities can complement conventional talking therapies. She investigates client preferences, therapeutic effectiveness, and implementation challenges in real-world NHS settings.
Analysis of her publications reveals a consistent focus on developing and validating creative therapeutic approaches for depression treatment. Her research spans clinical implementation in NHS services, adaptation for specialized populations like cult survivors, and theoretical development of the Arts for the Blues methodology. The work demonstrates growing recognition, with citations increasing from 13 in 2019 to 22 in 2020, indicating growing influence in the mental health field.
- External Examiner, Leeds Trinity University (2025 → current)
- External Examiner, University of Worcester (2021-2024)
- External Examiner, University of the West of Scotland (2018-2022)
Professor Haslam leads the Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing, focusing on interdisciplinary collaboration between therapists and artists. Her notable project 'Dancing the Blues' (2017-2019) exemplifies her commitment to bridging artistic practice with clinical mental health services. Her work has gained significant attention, with multiple publications receiving over 80 Mendeley readers and substantial social media engagement, particularly her 2020 article which garnered 103 social media shares, likes, and comments.
