معرفی
Dr. Samantha Brooks is a Post-doctoral Researcher at King’s College London’s Department of Psychological Medicine. She joined King’s in 2009 after completing her PhD in Social Psychology at Loughborough University. Her research focuses on mental health in high-stress occupational groups, including healthcare professionals, military personnel, and diplomatic staff. Key areas include workplace stigma, disaster response, and trauma intervention. She leads the GRADE project exploring psychological impacts of disasters on employees and develops workplace psychosocial training programs for managers.
Education:
- BSc Psychology (First Class Honors), Anglia Ruskin University (2001–2004)
- PhD Social Psychology, Loughborough University (2005–2008)
Research Interests:
- Mental health in the workplace
- Disaster response and trauma
- Help-seeking behavior
- Workplace psychosocial interventions
Awards:
- Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Teaching & Supervision:
- Graduate Teaching Assistant for BSc Psychology modules (2016–ongoing)
- Supervised MSc and PhD projects in War & Psychiatry, Mental Health Studies, and Military Health Research
Dr. Brooks collaborates with military health and occupational health stakeholders, presenting research to policymakers and healthcare professionals. Her work emphasizes reducing mental health stigma and improving organizational support for trauma-exposed employees.
