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Steve Gillard is a Professor in Mental Health Services Research at City, University of London, School of Health & Psychological Sciences, Department of Mental Health Nursing. He previously served as Professor of Social and Community Mental Health at St George’s, University of London, where he remains a Visiting Professor. His research is internationally recognized, particularly in peer support, coproduction, trauma-informed care, and mental health equity.
- University: City, University of London
- School: School of Health & Psychological Sciences
- Department: Department of Mental Health Nursing
- Email: steven.gillard@citystgeorges.ac.uk
Steve Gillard's research adopts a social and community perspective on mental health, with a focus on coproduced knowledge, peer-led interventions, and addressing systemic inequalities, particularly race and mental health. He leads a major NIHR-funded research programme on peer support, exploring its adaptation in specialist settings, peer-leadership roles, and digital delivery. His methodological expertise spans qualitative, quasi-experimental, and randomized controlled trial designs, integrating experiential knowledge into rigorous research.
His recent publications (2023–2025) demonstrate a strong focus on evaluating peer support models, digital interventions (e.g., recovery narratives, eHealth), crisis care pathways (e.g., psychiatric decision units), and cultural adaptations in trauma therapy. These works frequently employ mixed-methods, co-design, and pragmatic trial designs, reflecting his commitment to impactful, service-user-informed research.
Scientific Contributions:
- NIHR-funded research on peer support in mental health
- Leadership in coproduced and survivor-led research methodologies
- Extensive publications on mental health crisis care, trauma, and health equity
- Development of fidelity indices and implementation frameworks for peer support
Steve advises PhD students including Brien Mehmet and Lewis Benjamin. His work emphasizes empowering carers, service users, and marginalized voices in shaping mental health research and services. He is actively involved in national and international mental health research initiatives, contributing to policy and practice improvement.
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