ArticleInternational journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being2025
Best practices for supporting researchers' mental health in emotionally demanding research across academic and non-academic contexts.
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- Ensuring participant safety in research studies evaluating digital mental health interventions delivered remotely - insights from the PIPA trial of an online parenting intervention to prevent affective disorders in high-risk adolescents.BMC medical research methodology · 2026Trial
- "Co-production is catnip to my brain. I need it and I would be in care otherwise": a call for action for researchers to safeguard the integrity of co-production in dementia research.Research involvement and engagement · 2026Article
- "How can we talk about our struggles?" reflections on researcher wellbeing and recommendations for psychosocial support for researchers in conflict-affected areas.Conflict and health · 2025Article
- Leading Practices to Safeguard the Mental Health of Investigators and Trainees in Research Teams.New solutions : a journal of environmental and occupational health policy : NS · 2025Article
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Abstract
purposeResearcher mental health in emotionally demanding research (EDR) has been recognized as important, but research to date has often been limited to academic research contexts, qualitative research, or single disciplines. The aim of this study was to identify best practices to promote researchers' mental health in EDR across academic and non-academic contexts.
methodsTwenty-six researchers experienced in EDR (aged 33-64) were recruited across sectors and disciplines (e.g. sport psychology, palliative care, conflict resolution). Semi-structured online 2:1 interviews were conducted between October 2023 and January 2024. The co-designed interview guide asked questions on best practices at individual and contextual levels when undertaking EDR. Interviews were analysed through reflexive thematic analysis.
resultsThree themes were generated: (1) the need for a psychologically informed research culture; (2) actions and principles in the immediate research environment; and (3) researcher boundaries with the research, others, and oneself. Underlying mechanisms across themes included tailored, iterative and flexible, and collaborative.
conclusionsA shift is needed towards a more psychologically informed research culture to support mental health in EDR. Findings have implications for research organizations, conference organizers, and funders as greater resources are needed for researchers in EDR, regardless of method, discipline, or sector.
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