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Take a look at the official publications of the ERB Centre to discover the funded research projects they have undertaken.
Lived experiences of diverse university staff during COVID-19: an examination of workplace wellbeing
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Professor Leslie Gutman,听Dr Fatima Y.,听Rachel Perowne听and Eanna O鈥橦anrachtaigh听focus听on the experiences of diverse university staff during COVID-19. It uses qualitative data to emphasize the importance of ethnicity, religion, gender, and personal circumstances (e.g., disabilities, caregiving, living arrangements) in shaping workplace wellbeing, especially during crises. The research suggests evidence-based strategies for improving workplace wellbeing, including simplifying the process of requesting reasonable adjustments, promoting transparency on diversity issues, encouraging flexible working policies, reducing mental health stigma, implementing tools like the Talking Toolkit for problem-solving, and acknowledging and addressing the diverse experiences of loss and grief with input from mental health professionals. .
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Inclusiveness in mental health research: a survey of attitudes, awareness, and actions among journal editors.
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Patrizia听Pezzoli,听Weili听Zhai,听Joan听Marsh,听and Essi听Viding sought to investigate the attitudes, awareness, and actions of journal editors concerning inclusiveness in mental health research and editorial practices. As academic journals can promote inclusiveness through editorial practices related to the selection of content and the composition of journal editorial boards, this study surveyed 74 chief and senior editors, representing 55 prominent journals in neuroscience, psychiatry, and psychology. Results highlighted an intention-action gap, with positive attitudes and awareness but limited editorial practices promoting inclusiveness in mental health research. Inclusion of individuals with lived experience emerged as an area in particular need of improvement. This paper discusses potential strategies that journals might consider to foster inclusiveness, such as diversity training, publication checklists, and infrastructure that supports participatory approaches.
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