Simon Newstead

Simon Newstead is a Senior Research Assistant at the University of South Wales, affiliated with the Wales School for Social Prescribing Research within the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education. He holds an MSc in Clinical Cognitive Neuroscience (Sheffield Hallam University) and a PhD (Swansea University) focused on neuromodulation and mood enhancement through neuroimaging. His work bridges clinical research and public health, particularly in social prescribing and addiction care.

Education:

• MSc Clinical Cognitive Neuroscience, Sheffield Hallam University (Distinction)
• PhD, Swansea University

Research Interests:

• Neuropsychology and healthcare applications
• Social prescribing terminology and implementation
• Neuromodulation techniques for mood disorders
• Addiction care and frontline practitioner training

Key Projects:

• Mapping social prescribing terminology in Wales
• International consensus-building on family violence responses

Prior Experience:

• Project worker supporting individuals with substance misuse
• Addictions Research Group, School of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies