Clare Brizzolara

I am a Senior Lecturer in the undergraduate nursing team. I teach BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing Practice.

My early career as a staff nurse was working in a regional inpatient unit for individuals experiencing eating disorders and affective disorders. I spent eight years working as a Community Psychiatric Nurse before joining the University of Sunderland. This was a diverse, and at times challenging role, supporting people with severe and complex mental health issues to achieve a sense of wellness and recovery.

Since working at the University, I have been involved in leading undergraduate and postgraduate education around psychosocial interventions, and introducing the subject of mental health across a number of undergraduate courses such as BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science and Out of Hospital Care and BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Practice.