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Sam Richardson is a Lecturer in Forensic Psychology at the Institute for Collective Place Leadership, School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Law (SSSHL), Teesside University. Her work centers on understanding the psychological effects of acute traumatic events across diverse populations.
Research Interests: Her research spans forensic and trauma psychology, with a focus on the psychological aftermath of mass shootings, school shootings, natural disasters, and terrorist incidents such as the Oklahoma City bombing. She investigates cognitive biases like self-report and recall bias in trauma narratives, contributing to more accurate psychological assessment in legal and clinical contexts.
Publication Trends: Her recent work includes a systematic review on trauma responses among survivors, witnesses, and first responders, presented at the 2nd Global Conference on Psychology in 2025. This reflects a consistent focus on real-world psychological trauma and evidence-based understanding of human responses under extreme stress.
Projects:
- Hidden voices: Participatory research with peer supporters in the community (2022): As Principal Investigator, she led a project exploring the role of peer supporters in mental health, emphasizing participatory methods to amplify marginalized voices in community care.
Advising and Grants: Currently, no formal students are listed. She served as Principal Investigator on a completed internal research project, demonstrating grant leadership and independent research capability.
Labs and Teams: Affiliated with the Institute for Collective Place Leadership, her work engages interdisciplinary teams focused on community resilience, mental health advocacy, and inclusive research practices.
