Professor Sinead McGilloway

Professor of Family and Community Mental Health and Founder Director of the Centre for Mental Health and Community Research (CMHCR), Maynooth University Department of Psychology (THE 2023 ranking: 126-150) and Social Sciences Institute.

Research Expertise

Education
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Health Policy
Sociology and Political Science
Environmental Engineering
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health
Community and Home Care
Pediatrics
Health (social science)
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
Strategy and Management
Geography, Planning and Development
Social Psychology
Business and International Management
Life-span and Life-course Studies
Applied Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Advanced and Specialized Nursing
Gerontology
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Pshychiatric Mental Health
Family Practice
Biological Psychiatry
Neurology (clinical)
Neurology
Rehabilitation
Pharmacology (medical)
Pharmacology

About

Professor Sinead McGilloway is Professor of Family and Community Mental Health and Founder Director of the *Centre for Mental Health and Community Research* in the Maynooth University Dept of Psychology and Social Sciences Institute ([www.cmhcr.eu](http://www.cmhcr.eu/)). She is a Chartered Psychologist and Chartered Scientist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and an Associate Fellow of the BPS. She has extensive experience in undertaking engaged policy- and practice-relevant research with a focus on child and adult mental health and well-being (incl. vulnerable/ marginalised groups), early intervention/prevention and service evaluation. She has won significant research funding to date, is widely published and has won a number of awards, including the Lionel Hersov Memorial (Team) Award by the (UK) Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (2022), an Irish Research Council Research Ally prize (2022) and Maynooth University Faculty of Social Sciences Research Achievement Award 2021.

Publications

Ready, willing and able’: examining factors affecting the implementation of non-cognitive skills in post-primary schools

Irish Educational Studies / Mar 16, 2023

Owen, S., Murphy, J., & McGilloway, S. (2023). Ready, willing and able’: examining factors affecting the implementation of non-cognitive skills in post-primary schools. Irish Educational Studies, 1–21. https://doi.org/10.1080/03323315.2023.2190147

The challenges of assessing sample representativeness within community‐based evaluations of parenting programmes delivered in England and Ireland

Health & Social Care in the Community / Aug 24, 2021

Gridley, N., Hickey, G., Bywater, T., McGilloway, S., Blower, S., Whittaker, K., & Berry, V. (2021). The challenges of assessing sample representativeness within community‐based evaluations of parenting programmes delivered in England and Ireland. Health & Social Care in the Community, 30(4). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.13535

Barriers and facilitators in the delivery of a proportionate universal parenting program model (E-SEE Steps) in community family services

PLOS ONE / Jun 13, 2022

Berry, V., Mitchell, S. B., Blower, S., Whittaker, K., Wilkinson, K., McGilloway, S., Mason-Jones, A., Carr, R. M., & Bywater, T. (2022). Barriers and facilitators in the delivery of a proportionate universal parenting program model (E-SEE Steps) in community family services. PLOS ONE, 17(6), e0265946. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0265946

A proportionate, universal parenting programme to enhance social-emotional well-being in infants and toddlers in England: the E-SEE Steps RCT

Public Health Research / Jun 01, 2022

Bywater, T., Berry, V., Blower, S., Bursnall, M., Cox, E., Mason-Jones, A., McGilloway, S., McKendrick, K., Mitchell, S., Pickett, K., Richardson, G., Solaiman, K., Teare, M. D., Walker, S., & Whittaker, K. (2022). A proportionate, universal parenting programme to enhance social-emotional well-being in infants and toddlers in England: the E-SEE Steps RCT. Public Health Research, 10(8), 1–162. https://doi.org/10.3310/bcfv2964

Montessori, the White Cross and Trauma-Informed Practice

Journal of Montessori Research / May 15, 2022

Phillips, B., O’Toole, C., McGilloway, S., & Phillips, S. (2022). Montessori, the White Cross and Trauma-Informed Practice. Journal of Montessori Research, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.17161/jomr.v8i1.15767

COVID-19 and the class of 2020: a national study of the mental health and wellbeing of Leaving Certificate students in Ireland

Irish Educational Studies / Apr 03, 2021

Quinn, P., McGilloway, S., & Burke, J. (2021). COVID-19 and the class of 2020: a national study of the mental health and wellbeing of Leaving Certificate students in Ireland. Irish Educational Studies, 40(2), 375–384. https://doi.org/10.1080/03323315.2021.1916564

The incredible years parenting program for foster carers and biological parents of children in foster care: A mixed methods study

Children and Youth Services Review / Jul 01, 2021

Furlong, M., McLoughlin, F., & McGilloway, S. (2021). The incredible years parenting program for foster carers and biological parents of children in foster care: A mixed methods study. Children and Youth Services Review, 126, 106028. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.childyouth.2021.106028

A review of the role of school-related factors in the promotion of student social and emotional wellbeing at post-primary level

Irish Educational Studies / Dec 06, 2019

Byrne, D., Carthy, A., & McGilloway, S. (2019). A review of the role of school-related factors in the promotion of student social and emotional wellbeing at post-primary level. Irish Educational Studies, 39(4), 439–455. https://doi.org/10.1080/03323315.2019.1697949

Promoting and implementing family-focused interventions for families with parental mental illness: scoping and installation

Advances in Mental Health / May 16, 2019

Mulligan, C., Furlong, M., & McGilloway, S. (2019). Promoting and implementing family-focused interventions for families with parental mental illness: scoping and installation. Advances in Mental Health, 18(3), 202–216. https://doi.org/10.1080/18387357.2019.1614466

A randomised control trial of parent and child training programmes (versus wait list control) for children with ADHD-type behaviours: A pilot study

Child Care in Practice / Jul 16, 2018

Leckey, Y., McGilloway, S., Hickey, G., Bracken-Scally, M., Kelly, P., & Furlong, M. (2018). A randomised control trial of parent and child training programmes (versus wait list control) for children with ADHD-type behaviours: A pilot study. Child Care in Practice, 25(4), 419–438. https://doi.org/10.1080/13575279.2018.1481368

A community-based parent-support programme to prevent child maltreatment: Protocol for a randomised controlled trial

HRB Open Research / Sep 21, 2018

Furlong, M., Stokes, A., McGilloway, S., Hickey, G., Leckey, Y., Bywater, T., O’Neill, C., Cardwell, C., Taylor, B., & Donnelly, M. (2018). A community-based parent-support programme to prevent child maltreatment: Protocol for a randomised controlled trial. HRB Open Research, 1, 13. https://doi.org/10.12688/hrbopenres.12812.2

A theory-based evaluation of a community-based funding scheme in a disadvantaged suburban city area

Evaluation and Program Planning / Oct 01, 2015

Hickey, G., McGilloway, S., O’Brien, M., Leckey, Y., & Devlin, M. (2015). A theory-based evaluation of a community-based funding scheme in a disadvantaged suburban city area. Evaluation and Program Planning, 52, 61–69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2015.03.011

Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing Evidence-Based Parenting Programs in Disadvantaged Settings: A qualitative Study

Journal of Child and Family Studies / May 22, 2014

Furlong, M., & McGilloway, S. (2014). Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing Evidence-Based Parenting Programs in Disadvantaged Settings: A qualitative Study. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 24(6), 1809–1818. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-014-9984-6

The longer term experiences of parent training: a qualitative analysis

Child: Care, Health and Development / Sep 24, 2014

Furlong, M., & McGilloway, S. (2014). The longer term experiences of parent training: a qualitative analysis. Child: Care, Health and Development, 41(5), 687–696. https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.12195

The role of body mass index, weight change desires and depressive symptoms in the health-related quality of life of children living in urban disadvantage: Testing mediation models

Psychology & Health / Sep 11, 2015

Wynne, C., Comiskey, C., & McGilloway, S. (2015). The role of body mass index, weight change desires and depressive symptoms in the health-related quality of life of children living in urban disadvantage: Testing mediation models. Psychology & Health, 31(2), 147–165. https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2015.1082560

Conduct problems in young, school-going children in Ireland: Prevalence and teacher response

School Psychology International / Dec 15, 2013

Hyland, L., Ní Mháille, G., Lodge, A., & McGilloway, S. (2013). Conduct problems in young, school-going children in Ireland: Prevalence and teacher response. School Psychology International, 35(5), 516–529. https://doi.org/10.1177/0143034313515984

Innovations in Practice: Further evidence on the effectiveness of the strengths and difficulties added value score as an outcome measure for child and adolescent services

Child and Adolescent Mental Health / Mar 15, 2014

Rotheray, S., Racey, D., Rodgers, L., McGilloway, S., Berry, V., & Ford, T. (2014). Innovations in Practice: Further evidence on the effectiveness of the strengths and difficulties added value score as an outcome measure for child and adolescent services. Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 19(4), 270–273. https://doi.org/10.1111/camh.12059

Reducing child conduct disordered behaviour and improving parent mental health in disadvantaged families: a 12-month follow-up and cost analysis of a parenting intervention

European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry / Jan 24, 2014

McGilloway, S., NiMhaille, G., Bywater, T., Leckey, Y., Kelly, P., Furlong, M., Comiskey, C., O’Neill, D., & Donnelly, M. (2014). Reducing child conduct disordered behaviour and improving parent mental health in disadvantaged families: a 12-month follow-up and cost analysis of a parenting intervention. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 23(9), 783–794. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00787-013-0499-2

The Experiences of Mothers Bereaved by Suicide: An Exploratory Study

Death Studies / Aug 09, 2013

Sugrue, J. L., McGilloway, S., & Keegan, O. (2013). The Experiences of Mothers Bereaved by Suicide: An Exploratory Study. Death Studies, 38(2), 118–124. https://doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2012.738765

The relationship between body mass index and health-related quality of life in urban disadvantaged children

Quality of Life Research / Jan 29, 2014

Wynne, C., Comiskey, C., Hollywood, E., Quirke, M. B., O’Sullivan, K., & McGilloway, S. (2014). The relationship between body mass index and health-related quality of life in urban disadvantaged children. Quality of Life Research, 23(6), 1895–1905. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-014-0634-7

A cost-effectiveness analysis of the Incredible Years parenting programme in reducing childhood health inequalities

The European Journal of Health Economics / Aug 19, 2011

O’Neill, D., McGilloway, S., Donnelly, M., Bywater, T., & Kelly, P. (2011). A cost-effectiveness analysis of the Incredible Years parenting programme in reducing childhood health inequalities. The European Journal of Health Economics, 14(1), 85–94. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10198-011-0342-y

Effectiveness of Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Services for Offenders With Mental Disorders: A Review

Psychiatric Services / Sep 01, 2013

Scott, D. A., McGilloway, S., Dempster, M., Browne, F., & Donnelly, M. (2013). Effectiveness of Criminal Justice Liaison and Diversion Services for Offenders With Mental Disorders: A Review. Psychiatric Services, 64(9), 843–849. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ps.201200144

A parenting intervention for childhood behavioral problems: A randomized controlled trial in disadvantaged community-based settings.

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology / Feb 01, 2012

McGilloway, S., Mhaille, G. N., Bywater, T., Furlong, M., Leckey, Y., Kelly, P., Comiskey, C., & Donnelly, M. (2012). A parenting intervention for childhood behavioral problems: A randomized controlled trial in disadvantaged community-based settings. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 80(1), 116–127. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0026304

The Incredible Years Parenting program in Ireland: A qualitative analysis of the experience of disadvantaged parents

Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry / Nov 20, 2011

Furlong, M., & McGilloway, S. (2011). The Incredible Years Parenting program in Ireland: A qualitative analysis of the experience of disadvantaged parents. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 17(4), 616–630. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359104511426406

Critical Reflection in Context

Oct 02, 2012

Fook, J., & Gardner, F. (Eds.). (2012). Critical Reflection in Context. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203094662

Factor structure and validity of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) in a sample of mentally disordered offenders

Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology / Sep 01, 2011

Hallinan, P., McGilloway, S., Dempster, M., & Donnelly, M. (2011). Factor structure and validity of the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) in a sample of mentally disordered offenders. Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology, 22(4), 586–602. https://doi.org/10.1080/14789949.2011.607174

Methodological and ethical aspects of evaluation research in bereavement

Bereavement Care / Apr 01, 2011

Roberts, A., & McGilloway, S. (2011). Methodological and ethical aspects of evaluation research in bereavement. Bereavement Care, 30(1), 21–28. https://doi.org/10.1080/02682621.2011.555243

Bereavement support in a hospice setting

Bereavement Care / Apr 01, 2010

Roberts, A., & McGilloway, S. (2010). Bereavement support in a hospice setting. Bereavement Care, 29(1), 14–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/02682620903560874

‘Nobody ever chooses this ...’: a qualitative study of service providers working in the sexual violence sector - key issues and challenges

Health & Social Care in the Community / May 01, 2009

Kelleher, C., & McGilloway, S. (2009). ‘Nobody ever chooses this ...’: a qualitative study of service providers working in the sexual violence sector - key issues and challenges. Health & Social Care in the Community, 17(3), 295–303. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2524.2008.00834.x

Children's attitudes toward their peers with Down Syndrome in schools in rural Ireland: an exploratory study

European Journal of Special Needs Education / Nov 01, 2009

Gannon, S., & McGilloway, S. (2009). Children’s attitudes toward their peers with Down Syndrome in schools in rural Ireland: an exploratory study. European Journal of Special Needs Education, 24(4), 455–463. https://doi.org/10.1080/08856250903223104

The mental health needs of women detained in police custody

Journal of Mental Health / Jan 01, 2009

Scott, D., McGilloway, S., & Donnelly, M. (2009). The mental health needs of women detained in police custody. Journal of Mental Health, 18(2), 144–151. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638230701879193

The nature and use of bereavement support services in a hospice setting

Palliative Medicine / Jul 01, 2008

Roberts, A., & McGilloway, S. (2008). The nature and use of bereavement support services in a hospice setting. Palliative Medicine, 22(5), 612–625. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269216308090071

Caring for children with learning disabilities: an exploratory study of parental strain and coping

British Journal of Learning Disabilities / Dec 01, 2007

Kenny, K., & McGilloway, S. (2007). Caring for children with learning disabilities: an exploratory study of parental strain and coping. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 35(4), 221–228. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3156.2007.00445.x

Changing illness perceptions in patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes, a randomised controlled trial of a family-based intervention: protocol and pilot study

BMC Family Practice / Jun 27, 2007

Keogh, K. M., White, P., Smith, S. M., McGilloway, S., O’Dowd, T., & Gibney, J. (2007). Changing illness perceptions in patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes, a randomised controlled trial of a family-based intervention: protocol and pilot study. BMC Family Practice, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2296-8-36

Family based interventions to improve outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews / Jan 24, 2007

Keogh, K. M., White, P., Hevey, D., McGilloway, S., & Smith, S. M. (2007). Family based interventions to improve outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd006382

Mental illness in the UK criminal justice system: A police liaison scheme for Mentally Disordered Offenders in Belfast

Journal of Mental Health / Jun 01, 2004

McGilloway, S., & Donnelly, M. (2004). Mental illness in the UK criminal justice system: A police liaison scheme for Mentally Disordered Offenders in Belfast. Journal of Mental Health, 13(3), 263–275. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638230410001700899

Preparing young adults with disability for employment

Health and Social Care in the Community / Mar 01, 2004

Taylor, B. J., McGilloway, S., & Donnelly, M. (2004). Preparing young adults with disability for employment. Health and Social Care in the Community, 12(2), 93–101. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0966-0410.2004.00472.x

Can patients with chronic schizophrenia express emotion? A speech analysis

Schizophrenia Research / Nov 01, 2003

McGilloway, S., Cooper, S. J., & Douglas-Cowie, E. (2003). Can patients with chronic schizophrenia express emotion? A speech analysis. Schizophrenia Research, 64(2–3), 189–190. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0920-9964(03)00012-4

Work, rehabilitation and mental health

Journal of Mental Health / Jan 01, 2000

Donnelly, S. M., Michael. (2000). Work, rehabilitation and mental health. Journal of Mental Health, 9(2), 199–210. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638230050009195

Quality assessment and improvement in mental health services: A qualitative study

Journal of Mental Health / Jan 01, 1999

McGilloway, Michael Donnelly, Brian, S. (1999). Quality assessment and improvement in mental health services: A qualitative study. Journal of Mental Health, 8(5), 489–498. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638239917184

Service Utilisation by Former Long-Stay Psychiatric Patients in Northern Ireland

International Journal of Social Psychiatry / Mar 01, 1998

McGilloway, S., & Donnelly, M. (1998). Service Utilisation by Former Long-Stay Psychiatric Patients in Northern Ireland. International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 44(1), 12–21. https://doi.org/10.1177/002076409804400102

The cost-effectiveness of community care for adults with learning disabilities leaving long-stay hospital in Northern Ireland

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research / Feb 15, 2007

Beecham, J., Knapp, M., McGilloway, S., Donnelly, M., Kavanagh, S., Fenyo, A., & Mays, N. (2007). The cost-effectiveness of community care for adults with learning disabilities leaving long-stay hospital in Northern Ireland. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 41(1), 30–41. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2788.1997.tb00674.x

Leaving hospital II: the cost-effectiveness of community care for former long-stay psychiatric hospital patients

Journal of Mental Health / Jan 01, 1996

BEECHAM, J., KNAPP, M., MCGILLOWAY, S., KAVANAGH, S., FENYO, A., DONNELLY, M., & MAYS, N. (1996). Leaving hospital II: the cost-effectiveness of community care for former long-stay psychiatric hospital patients. Journal of Mental Health, 5(4), 379–394. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638239619293

Leaving hospital: one and two-year outcomes of long-stay psychiatric patients discharged to the community

Journal of Mental Health / Jan 01, 1996

DONNELLY, M., MCGILLOWAY, S., MAYS, N., KNAPP, M., KAVANAGH, S., BEECHAM, J., & FENYO, A. (1996). Leaving hospital: one and two-year outcomes of long-stay psychiatric patients discharged to the community. Journal of Mental Health, 5(3), 245–256. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638239650036910

β2-Adrenoceptor antagonism in anxiety

European Neuropsychopharmacology / Nov 01, 1990

Cooper, S. J., Kelly, C. B., McGilloway, S., & Gilliland, A. (1990). β2-Adrenoceptor antagonism in anxiety. European Neuropsychopharmacology, 1(1), 75–77. https://doi.org/10.1016/0924-977x(90)90016-4

Education

Queen's University Belfast

BSSc in Psychology , Department of Psychology

Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

PhD in Psychology (Mental Health) - School of Medicine, Department of Psychology/Department of Mental Health / September, 1997

Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

BSSc in Psychology , Department of Psychology

Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

PhD in Psychology (Mental Health) - School of Medicine, Department of Psychology/Department of Mental Health / September, 1997

Belfast

Experience

Maynooth University Ireland

Professor and Founder Director, Centre for Mental Health and Community Research / October, 2016Present

Professor and Founder Director, Centre for Mental Health and Community Research / October, 2016Present

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