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Dr Suzanne Hodge is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at Lancaster University's Faculty of Health and Medicine, based in the Health Research department. Her work focuses on qualitative methodologies applied to mental health, particularly exploring democratic therapeutic communities and psychosocial interventions emphasizing relational and communicative processes. She has conducted extensive research on topics such as self-harm management, therapeutic communities for personality disorders, and the mental health implications of conditions like age-related macular degeneration.
Her research spans interdisciplinary areas including refugee mental health, veteran PTSD management, and the impact of austerity on healthcare. She has contributed to projects funded by organizations like the Thomas Pocklington Trust, examining issues such as loneliness in visually impaired older adults and service user involvement in mental health policy. Dr. Hodge's publications reflect a commitment to understanding lived experiences through qualitative approaches, addressing topics ranging from adoptee narratives to the ethical administration of electroconvulsive therapy.
Her academic contributions are further evident through collaborative projects, such as evaluations of therapeutic community day services and the role of counseling in integrated low-vision healthcare. Dr. Hodge’s work bridges clinical practice and social science, aiming to improve mental health service delivery and patient-centered care.
