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Jamie Murphy is a Professor in Psychology and a member of the Psychology Research Institute at Ulster University. Funded by the ESRC, Horizon 2020 and the Health and Social Care Board, Jamie's research focuses on a broad array of mental health issues and entails (i) secondary analysis of administrative and household population data, (ii) mental health researcher training and (iii) population survey research. Jamie has published extensively on the conceptualisation and expression of psychosis, psychotraumatology and general psychopathology among both youth and adult populations.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Safety fears and relocation stressors related to flawed buildings: Ireland's defective concrete crisis
Keenan, O., Murphy, J., Dunlop, P., Doherty, E., McHugh, R. & Kirby, K., 28 Feb 2026, In: Journal of Traumatic Stress. 39, 1, p. 143-150 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An earthquake in slow motion: The mental health impact of Ireland’s defective concrete crisis
Keenan, O., Murphy, J., Dunlop, P., Doherty, E., Hugh, R. M. & Kirby, K., 5 Mar 2025, (Published online).Research output: Working paper › Preprint
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A systematic review of the accessibility and visibility of bereavement related support for UK and Ireland university students
Graham, J., Redican, E., McBride, O., Murphy, J., Hyland, P. & Shevlin, M., 20 Sept 2025, (Published online) In: Death Studies. p. 1-8 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Does change in area-level deprivation, change health outcomes? A latent class growth analysis of population data
Ferry, F. R., McDowell, R., Rosato, M., Murphy, J. & Leavey, G., 30 Sept 2025, In: SSM - Population Health. 31, p. 1-34 34 p., 101826.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Patterns of antidepressant prescribing and health-related outcomes among older adults in Northern Ireland: An administrative data study
Redican, E., Mc Dowell, R., Rosato, M., Murphy, J. & Leavey, G., 28 Feb 2025, In: Aging and Mental Health. 29, 2, p. 291-298 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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The COVID-19 Psychological Research Consortium Study, 2020-2021
Bentall, R. (Creator), Shevlin, M. (Creator), Mc Bride, O. (Creator), Murphy, J. (Creator), Hartman, T. (Creator), Levita, L. (Creator), Gibson-Miller, J. (Creator), Mason, L. (Creator) & Bennett, K. (Creator), 2 Mar 2022
Dataset
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The COVID-19 Psychological Research Consortium Study, 2020-2021
Bentall, R. P. (Creator), Shevlin, M. (Creator), Mc Bride, O. (Creator), Murphy, J. (Creator), Hartman, T. K. (Creator), Levita, L. (Creator), Gibson-Miller, J. (Creator), Mason, L. (Creator), Bennett, K. (Creator), McKay, R. (Contributor), Martinez, A. P. (Contributor), Stocks, T. V. (Contributor) & Butter, S. (Data Manager), 2 Mar 2022
DOI: 10.5255/UKDA-SN-855552, https://doi.org/10.5255/UKDA-SN-855552 and 2 more links, https://osf.io/v2zur/, https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/psychology-consortium-covid19 (show fewer)
Dataset
Activities
- 2 Oral presentation
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Profiling Unpaid Carers in Northern Ireland
Redican, E. (Speaker), Shevlin, M. (Contributor), Murphy, J. (Contributor), Spikol, E. (Contributor) & McBride, O. (Contributor)
18 Sept 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Understanding Newcomers in Northern Ireland
Gerard, J. (Speaker), Macleod, M. (Speaker), McElroy, E. (Contributor), Folli, R. (Contributor), Gazzola, M. (Contributor), McGill, S. (Contributor), Murphy, J. (Contributor), O'Connor Bones, U. (Contributor) & Sevdali, C. (Contributor)
10 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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Ward calls for dedicated trauma hub for defective concrete crisis kids
Keenan, O., Kirby, K., Dunlop, P., Doherty, E., McHugh, R. & Murphy, J.
14/02/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Calls for mental health emergency room at LUH
Keenan, O., Kirby, K., Dunlop, P., Murphy, J., McHugh, R. & Doherty, E.
31/01/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Calls to prioritise mental health for those impacted by the defective concrete crisis
Keenan, O., Kirby, K., Dunlop, P., McHugh, R., Doherty, E. & Murphy, J.
28/01/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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People living in constant stress because of defects in their homes, Dáil hears
Dunlop, P., Kirby, K., Keenan, O., Doherty, E., McHugh, R. & Murphy, J.
16/10/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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One-third of those with defective concrete have suicidal thoughts
Keenan, O., Kirby, K., Dunlop, P., McHugh, R., Doherty, E. & Murphy, J.
19/03/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Profiles
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ADRC NI 2026-31 Recommissioning
Murphy, J. (PI), Ward, A.-M. (CoI), McElroy, E. (CoI), Davison, J. (CoI), Given, J. (CoI), Birnie, E. (CoI), Norwood, K. (CoI), Mulvenna, M. (CoI), McBride, O. (CoI), Bond, R. (CoI), Butter, S. (CoI), Henderson, S. (CoI) & Simms, V. (CoI)
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
1/04/26 → 31/03/31
Project: Research
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DARE UK Sensitive-Data Evidence Tracking Working Group
Redican, E. (PI), Murphy, J. (CoI), Shevlin, M. (CoI) & O'Connor Bones, U. (CoI)
1/10/25 → 31/10/26
Project: Research
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Childcare Provision in Northern Ireland: Exploring the Mental Health Impact for Families
McElroy, E. (PI), Murray, C. (CoI), McGlinchey, E. (CoI), Murphy, J. (CoI) & Simms, V. (CoI)
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
15/09/25 → 14/09/29
Project: Research
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Modelling Types of Bereavement and the Psychological Structure and Consequences of Grief: Advancing Knowledge and Research Capability using UK and Irish Data Resources.
Shevlin, M. (PI), Murray, C. (CoI), Murphy, J. (CoI) & Simms, V. (CoI)
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
16/09/24 → 16/03/29
Project: Research
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Realising the Potential of Census '21 data in Northern Ireland: Engage, Inform and Train.
Shevlin, M. (PI), Redican, E. (CoI), Murphy, J. (CoI) & McBride, O. (CoI)
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
1/07/24 → 30/06/26
Project: Research