Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research interests
Dr. Ben Parkinson graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (2005). He has an MSc in Psychosocial Interventions (2015) and completed a PhD investigating mindfulness-based intervention with people experiencing anxiety and depression symptoms after stroke (2021). He has worked in Addiction Services, Primary Care Mental Health, Higher Education, and with NHS Education for Scotland. He is a Registered Nurse Teacher and a Senior Fellow with the Advance HE (Higher Education Academy). He is an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and clinical supervisor. Interests include mental health, psychological care after stroke, psychological therapies, education, mixed methods research, and research ethics.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Glasgow Caledonian University
2016 → 2021
Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, University of West of Scotland
2014 → 2016
MSc in Psychosocial Interventions (with distinction), University of West of Scotland
2013 → 2015
Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Queen Margaret University
2008 → 2012
University Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Studies, University of Stirling
2005 → 2006
Bachelor of Nursing Degree - Mental Health (with distinction), Glasgow Caledonian University
2002 → 2005
COSCA Counselling Certificate, Glasgow Caledonian University
2004
External positions
Associate Editor Evidence Based Nursing, BMJ/RCNi
1 Jul 2022 → …
Principal Educator (0.5 WTE), NHS Education for Scotland
May 2022 → …
Chair for the West of Scotland Research Ethics Committee 3, NHS Health Research Authority
2022 → …
Ethical Advice and Support Group, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Apr 2020 → Sep 2020
Editorial Advisory Board, Mental Health Practice (RCNi), Royal College of Nursing
Aug 2019 → May 2022
Vice-Chair for the West of Scotland Research Ethics Committee 3, NHS Health Research Authority
2019 → 2021
Expert member for the West of Scotland Research Ethics Committee 3, NHS Health Research Authority
2017 → …
Keywords
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
- Mindfulness
- Psychological therapy
- Research ethics
- Mixed methods
- Systematic reviews
- Education
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Online mindfulness-based interventions and their use in mental health practice
Parkinson, B., Lawrence, M., McElhinney, E. & Booth, J., 2 Aug 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Mental Health Practice.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Student nurse experience of working as a healthcare support worker (HCSW) - an Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis
Cameron, S. & Parkinson, B., 28 Apr 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Blog: The future of MSc nursing dissertations – a victim of its own success?
Roberts, N. & Parkinson, B., 31 Oct 2021Research output: Non-textual form › Web publication/site
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Mindfulness-based interventions for care partnerships experiencing anxiety and depression symptoms after stroke: a mixed methods study
Parkinson, B., Dec 2021, 421 p.Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Thesis
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Patient and public involvement for mental health researchers
Parkinson, B., Lawrence, M. & Booth, J., 4 Nov 2021, In: Mental Health Practice. 24, 6, 5 p., e1481.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile185 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Court medal for academic achievement
Parkinson, Ben (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Court medal for academic achievement
Parkinson, Ben (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Consultancy work to establish clinical supervision provision
Ben Parkinson (Advisor)
2018 → 2019Activity: Other › Types of Business and Community - Other
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International Scientific Advisory Panel
Ben Parkinson (Member)
2018 → …Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Membership of peer review panel or committee
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Mental Health Practice (Journal)
Ben Parkinson (Editorial board member)
Aug 2019 → May 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
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Mental Health Practice (Journal)
Ben Parkinson (Peer reviewer)
2015 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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Specific phobia and social anxiety
Ben Parkinson (Speaker)
2014 → 2019Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Research and Teaching at External Organisation