Dr. Sharon Stevelink

Biography

Sharon Stevelink is a Professor of Applied Epidemiology at King's College London, working primarily within the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience. She has a strong academic background in Epidemiology, having completed her MSc at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and her PhD at VU University Amsterdam. Since joining King’s College London in September 2012, she has developed a comprehensive research portfolio focusing on the intersections of work and mental health. Her significant research projects include the investigation of mental health impacts on UK military personnel and veterans, particularly relating to deployment experiences. Currently, she co-leads a longitudinal study examining the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health outcomes for healthcare workers, studying a cohort of 25,000 participants. Furthermore, Sharon is engaged in several innovative studies addressing the mental health needs of transitioning female veterans and the complexities faced by veterans accessing primary care. Her contributions extend to significant leadership roles, such as holding an NIHR Advanced Fellowship and serving as a Government scientific member on the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council. In addition to her research work, she supervises PhD and DClin Psychology students, particularly those focused on mental health welfare, and actively collaborates with various organizations to improve research relevance and impact in this crucial field.

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