Myles-Jay Linton, PhD, CPsychol
Mental health research | Creative communication | Engagement & strategy
Research overview
My research focuses on how we understand, measure and support improvements in mental health and wellbeing. I am based between Bristol Medical School and the School of Education, both within The University of Bristol. I have been awarded fellowships by the Elizabeth Blackwell Institute, Brigstow Institute and Bristol+Bath Creative R&D. Within my research I combine population health sciences, social science and data science to address critical questions around mental health practice and policy. My Vice Chancellors Fellowship specifically relates to addressing mental health challenges experienced by young people, and universities as a critical setting for additional provision.
Key research topics:
University student mental health (trends, challenges and policy)
Harms and opportunities around digital technology for young peoples' mental health
Anxiety and responses to the climate crisis among young people
Key research topics:
Drug use during the COVID-19 pandemic
Homelessness and complex needs
Sex work and trauma treatment
Suicide and self-harm in response to financial hardship
Key research topics:
Measuring wellbeing and quality of life in healthcare settings
Understanding the quality of business cases in the NHS
Impact of policy changes on NHS spending