Emily R.
About Emily R.
Emily R. is a Project Officer specializing in Communities and Peer Support, currently working at Mind and Inclusion Barnet. She has extensive experience in community involvement, peer support, and mental health advocacy, supported by her educational background in psychology and psychosocial studies.
Current Role at Mind
Emily R. serves as a Project Officer in the Communities and Peer Support division at Mind. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to various initiatives focused on community involvement and peer support. In addition, she works specifically with the Haringey Suicide Prevention Group, where she has been active for the past four years. Her role emphasizes the importance of co-production in project development, ensuring that community voices are integral to the processes.
Professional Experience
Emily R. has a diverse professional background. She currently works as a Peer Consultant at Inclusion Barnet, a position she has held since 2021. Additionally, she is a Staff Writer for the Research Digest at The British Psychological Society, a role she has maintained since 2019. Previously, she worked as a Digital Writer at WIRED for 11 months in 2015-2016 and served as the Campaigns and Communications Manager at Wish - a voice for women's mental health from 2019 to 2022.
Educational Background
Emily R. holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology from The University of Sheffield, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Psychosocial Studies from Birkbeck, University of London, completing her studies in 2022. Additionally, she earned a Certificate in Existential Philosophy and Psychotherapy from the Philadelphia Association in 2020.
Involvement in Co-Production Projects
Since June 2021, Emily R. has been actively involved in co-production and peer support projects. Her work focuses on integrating lived experiences into project development, which aligns with her current roles at Mind and King's College London. As a Lived Experience Advisory Group Member for the Violence, Abuse and Mental Health Network at King's College London, she continues to advocate for the inclusion of diverse perspectives in mental health initiatives.