- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Expected online publication date:
- October 2025
- Print publication year:
- 2025
- Online ISBN:
- 9781009028967
Research Methods in Mental Health
Book description
This practical and comprehensive resource is a must-read for anyone interested in engaging with mental health research. Covering a range of topics and methodologies, this book provides readers with everything they need to know to navigate mental health research today. Focusing on topics relevant to today's early career researchers, chapters cover the principles of research, tools and methodologies, both quantitative and qualitative, and contemporary applications. It also covers ethics, equity and co-production considerations. The inclusion of a Current Trends feature explores key concepts in current areas of lively discourse. This book will be useful for psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and other mental health professionals interested in engaging with and conducting mental health research. It will also be a valuable text for MRCPsych candidates sitting their Critical Review paper.
Reviews
‘This is a wonderful resource, essential for anyone undertaking mental health research. It is truly comprehensive since it includes not only the latest developments in neuroimaging and genetic studies, but also practical advice for achieving patient and public involvement and avoiding arguments about authorship.’
Chris Frith - University College London
‘Being an academic clinician is a core part of every clinician’s identity. Being able to appraise and evaluate research papers, to apply evidence to one’s clinical practice, and to let clinical curiosity drive collaborations that solve patient problems are key attributes of a good clinical scientist. This comprehensive resource provides the foundations to help clinicians integrate fundamental research skills in their daily lives. Resident doctors will find the volume particularly helpful in developing their critical appraisal skills.’
Subodh Dave - Subodh Dave, Dean, Royal College of Psychiatrists, Consultant Psychiatrist and Deputy Director of Undergraduate Medical Education, Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Bolton
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