A social science, mixed methods, mental health research Masters (360G-Wellcome-203878_Z_16_Z)

My research Masters will focus on mental health, developing into my dissertation, which will investigate young women and mental health in the media. In core modules, I will have the opportunity to create my own health-focused research questions. The interdisciplinary Masters incorporates modules from Health Sciences and Sociology. These include ‘Mixed methods in health research’ which focuses on philosophical and practical foundations, ‘Evaluating interventions, Services and Health and Social Care’ which will allow me to identify and demonstrate the benefit of interventions to individual users, organisations or whole populations.’ ‘Social epidemiology: theories and methods for understanding the social determinants of health’ involves exploring methods and measurements, causation and controversies, social class and deprivation, and statistical analysis. The goals of my research are to locate individuals with mental health conditions at the fore of inquiry and to generate ideas to pursue changes that improve mental health for individuals and society. I would aim to advance understanding in mental health, an area of critical need. The goal of the dissertation is to conduct research in how to improve mental health media and remove negative stereotypes, which are a barrier for people to access services and support.