This research examines mental health and help-seeking among neurodivergent young people. Northern Ireland data reveal substantially higher rates of anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts and self-harm, alongside greater online help-seeking. The research evaluates digital mental health support and works directly with young people to develop more accessible, neurodiversity-informed services and guidance.

This PhD develops and evaluates an intergenerational dance program to address age-based social division. Through reviews, co-design, and pilot testing, it shows dance can reduce ageism and foster connection. A forthcoming feasibility trial will assess impacts on physical activity, social connection, and inclusion.

This research explores how hospital kitchen, laundry, and cleaning staff experience mandatory safety training. Through immersive fieldwork, the researcher found that current online modules are irrelevant and ineffective. Workers possess crucial experiential safety knowledge that training ignores. The project will co-design new, practical, worker-centred training to meaningfully improve workplace safety.