Shon Lewis

Shon Lewis is a Professor of Adult Psychiatry at the University of Manchester since 1994. He holds leadership roles, including Director of the Institute of Brain, Behaviour and Mental Health (2012-2016) and Associate Director of the NIHR Mental Health Research Network. He is an honorary consultant psychiatrist at Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust and has contributed to initiatives like the Schizophrenia Commission.

Education:

• BSc Psychol (1st Class)
• MBBS
• MRCPsych
• MPhil
• MD
• F Med Sci

Research Interests: Focuses on schizophrenia and psychosis interventions, leveraging digital technologies. His work addresses risk factors, new treatments, and remote monitoring systems. He has authored 5 books and 180+ articles, including 3 citation classics, funded by MRC, NIHR, and EU.

Articles Trends: Recent work emphasizes digital solutions in mental health, such as smartphone apps for symptom monitoring (e.g., YouXin in China) and remote care models for psychosis. Studies highlight feasibility, acceptability, and qualitative insights from users and professionals.

Awards:

• NIHR Senior Investigator (2008-2016)
• Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (2008)
• Emeritus NIHR Senior Investigator (2016)

Grants & Collaborations: Leads the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre and contributed to projects like Actissist (digital therapy for psychosis). His work impacts NHS practices and global mental health initiatives.

Labs/Teams: Associated with the Institute of Brain, Behaviour and Mental Health, NIHR CRN Mental Health Division, and collaborations on digital health interventions and global mental health equity.