Emily Brooks
- 01202 961815
- ebrooks at bournemouth dot ac dot uk
- Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing
- Bournemouth Gateway Building BGB410, St Pauls Lane, Bournemouth, BH8 8GP
Biography
Emily Brooks BA(Hons), PGDip, RMN, PGCert, is a Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing at Bournemouth University. She is a registered mental health nurse with experience across CAMHS, Perinatal Services, Inpatient and Community settings, alongside a strong background in education across public, private, mainstream, and special educational needs environments. She has specialised in using drama-based approaches to support individuals in overcoming personal, social, and educational barriers.
Emily is currently undertaking a PhD that explores creative research methodologies in partnership with a drama company supporting people with substance use backgrounds. Her doctoral work focuses on how participatory drama can enhance communication, expression, and understanding among men in prison, contributing to improved approaches within mental health and criminal justice contexts.
In nursing education, Emily also examines how mental health simulation practice can strengthen student learning and clinical insight... Her previous clinical work in prison mental health services involved supporting individuals with complex and enduring needs, helping them develop strategies to manage their mental health and maximise their potential.
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PhD study exploring the use of drama-projects in prison for those with experience of substance use.
Journal Articles
- Bryan, S. and Brooks, E.E.L., 2025. Zombie apocalypse simulation: elevating mental health nursing education. Teaching and Learning in Nursing.
- Brooks, E.E.L., 2023. Does a Five-Day Drama Program Support Men in Prison to Develop Their Self-Confidence? International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology.
Conferences
- Bryan, S., Singleton, H., Law, B., Brooks, E., Ingham, A., Holley, D. and Rossner, J., 2025. Unlocking Potential: Harnessing Virtual Reality as a Teaching Tool for Understanding Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). In: Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare 12-13 November 2025 Bournemouth. Journal of Healthcare simulation, 5 (1), A6-A7.
- Brooks, E., 2024. How might men in prison, with a background of substance use, experience drama projects? In: HSS PGR Conference: Exploring the Impact of Postgraduate Research on Health and Social Sciences 4 June 2024 Bournemouth University.
- Polkinghorne, M. and Roushan, G., 2023. Fusion Learning Conference 2023. In: Fusion Learning Conference 5 July 2023 Bournemouth University.
Posters
- Brooks, E. and Bryan, S., 2025. Beyond Role-Play: Innovative Simulated Practice in Mental Health Nursing for crisis and risk assessment. In: Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare.
- Brooks, E., 2023. Simulation Practice in Mental Health Nursing. In: Fusion Learning Conference.
- Brooks, E., 2023. Decolonising the Mental Health Nursing Curriculum. In: Fusion Learning Conference.
Profile of Teaching UG
- Nursing Practice and Nursing Skills
- Applied Healthcare Sciences
- Acute and Long-Term Health Challenges
- Therapeutic Communication & Interpersonal Skills for Nursing
- Improving Safety & Quality of Care
- Nursing Theory and Application
- Nursing Practice and Nursing Skills
External Responsibilities
- University of Suffolk, External Examiner (2024-)
Public Engagement & Outreach Activities
- Zombie Apocalypse - A Major Incident Simulation Exercise (20 Mar 2024-21 Mar 2024)
Conference Presentations
- Fusion Learning Conference 2023, Fusion Learning Conference 2023, 05 Jul 2023, Bournemouth University
Attended Training
- Understanding Prison Healthcare – Accredited Level 6 (15 points)
- Support to Breastfeeding OSCE
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education Practice (2023)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing (Bournemouth University, 2021)
- BA (Hons) in Performing Arts and Dance (University of Chichester, 2014)
- TEFL in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (The TEFL Academy Bournemouth, 2014)
Honours
- PG Cert Award of Commendation (Bournemouth University, 2023)
- Teaching Fellowship (Bournemouth University, 2023)