This practical and comprehensive resource is a must-read for anyone interested in engaging with mental health research. Covering a range of topics and methodologies, this book provides readers with everything they need to know to navigate mental health research today. Focusing on topics relevant to today's early career researchers, chapters cover the principles of research, tools and methodologies, both quantitative and qualitative, and contemporary applications. It also covers ethics, equity and co-production considerations. The inclusion of a Current Trends feature explores key concepts in current areas of lively discourse. This book will be useful for psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and other mental health professionals interested in engaging with and conducting mental health research. It will also be a valuable text for MRCPsych candidates sitting their Critical Review paper.

'This is a wonderful resource, essential for anyone undertaking mental health research. It is truly comprehensive since it includes not only the latest developments in neuroimaging and genetic studies, but also practical advice for achieving patient and public involvement and avoiding arguments about authorship.' Chris Frith, University College London
'Being an academic clinician is a core part of every clinician's identity. Being able to appraise and evaluate research papers, to apply evidence to one's clinical practice, and to let clinical curiosity drive collaborations that solve patient problems are key attributes of a good clinical scientist. This comprehensive resource provides the foundations to help clinicians integrate fundamental research skills in their daily lives. Resident doctors will find the volume particularly helpful in developing their critical appraisal skills.' Subodh Dave, Subodh Dave, Dean, Royal College of Psychiatrists, Consultant Psychiatrist and Deputy Director of Undergraduate Medical Education, Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Bolton

Dawn Albertson holds a Ph.D. in Cellular and Clinical Neurobiology and is a Chartered Psychologist with extensive experience in higher education governance in the US and UK. She currently works in academic affairs leadership and mentors doctoral students in higher education management. Derek Tracy is the Chief Medical Officer of South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. He is an honorary Professor at Brunel University Medical School, and an honorary Senior Lecturer at King's College London. Derek is Deputy Editor at the British Journal of Psychiatry. Dan Joyce is an honorary Consultant Psychiatrist and Professor of Connected Mental Health at the University of Liverpool. He researches how data science can be applied to clinical problems in mental health. Sukhi Shergill is Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Research at Kent and Medway Medical School and Consultant Psychiatrist and Director of Research at the Kent wide NHS trust. He is also Professor of Psychiatry and Systems Neuroscience at King's College London. He heads the CSI Laboratory comprising two-dozen academics, clinical researchers, Ph.D. and other students. He has published over 250 peer reviewed research publications and supervised more than 20 Ph.D. students.