Dr Heather McClelland

  • Lecturer in Clinical Psychology (Mental Health & Wellbeing)

Biography

Dr Heather McClelland is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with research expertise in suicidal behaviour, social connectedness, and digital intervention. Her work includes independent studies, international collaborations, and contributions to national policy on behalf of the Scottish Government.

She holds a BSc (Hons) in Applied Psychology, an MRes in Neuropsychology, and completed a PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Glasgow in 2022, focusing on loneliness and self-harm. Heather has been an active researcher at the University of Glasgow since 2017.

In 2018, she was appointed Academic Advisor to the Scottish Government’s National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group (NSPLG), becoming Senior Advisor in 2020. Since leaving the NSPLG in 2024, she has contributed to international projects examining the social determinants of suicide and suicide prevention, using methods including meta-analysis and Delphi studies.

Research interests

Subject areas

  • Suicide and self-harm
  • Social connectivity (including loneliness & interpersonal factors)
  • Psychological distress
  • Early intervention and prevention of mental illness

Research Groups

  • Suicide Behaviour Research Laboratory (SBRL; researcher)
  • Social Isolation and Loneliness Mental Health Network (member)

Publications

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Number of items: 41.

2025

McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, O'Connor, Rory C. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3650-4994, Gibson, Laura and MacIntyre, Donald J. (2025) Exploring web-based support for suicidal ideation in the Scottish population: usability study. JMIR Formative Research, 9, e55932. (doi: 10.2196/55932) (PMID:39854713)

2024

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Sharp, Laura ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4496-6141 and Langan-Martin, Julie ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0589-3464 (2024) Understanding Suicide and Suicide Prevention Strategies in a Global Context: Lessons from a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) Pan-American Conference 2024, Minneapolis, USA, 19-22 Nov 2024.

McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 (2024) TV interview: BBC Scotland The Nine. [Audio]

McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 and Platt, Steve (2024) Preventing suicide by hanging and self-poisoning in Scotland: Stage two of the Access to Means study. Documentation. Scottish Government.

Kerrie, Gallagher, Grace, Phillips, Paul, Corcoran, Stephen, Platt, Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Michelle, O’Driscoll and Eve, Griffin (2024) The social determinants of suicide: an umbrella review. medRxiv, (doi: 10.1101/2024.08.09.24311718)

McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 (2024) Surviving Suicidal Thoughts: A Pilot Study Exploring Online Support for Suicidal Ideation in the Scottish Population. 20th European Symposium on Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour (ESSSB20), Rome, Italy, 28-31 Aug 2024.

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 (2024) Understanding Help Giving and Help Seeking Behaviours in Scottish Residents when Experiencing Suicidal Ideation: A Rapid Review. Documentation. Unpublished. (Unpublished)

Loney, Krystyna J., Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, O'Connor, Rory ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3650-4994 and Platt, Steve (2024) A Rapid Review of the Effectiveness of Interventions for Reducing Suicide Risk in Young People Within Different Settings. Documentation. National Suicide Prevention Advisory Group. (Unpublished)

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Loney, Krystyna J. and Platt, Steve (2024) Psychological factors associated with suicide attempt and suicide death in Scotland: a systematic review. Journal of Affective Disorders Reports, 15, 100711. (doi: 10.1016/j.jadr.2023.100711)

2023

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 and Ross, Kirsty (2023) HERStory Makers 2023: Heather Mcclelland. [Film]

McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Cleare, Seonaid ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2728-9356 and O'Connor, Rory ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3650-4994 (2023) Suicide risk in personality disorders: a systematic review. Current Psychiatry Reports, (doi: 10.1007/s11920-023-01440-w) (Early Online Publication)

Jamieson, Matthew, Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Goudie, Nicola, McFarlane, Jean, Cullen, Breda ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7259-9505, Lennon, Marilyn, Brewster, Stephen ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9720-3899, Stanley, Bethany ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3299-4014, McConnachie, Alex ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7262-7000 and Evans, Jonathan ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9625-2071 (2023) AppReminders – a pilot feasibility randomized controlled trial of a memory aid app for people with acquired brain injury. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, (doi: 10.1080/09602011.2023.2220969) (PMID:37310032) (Early Online Publication)

McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 (2023) The Association of Family, Social and Romantic Loneliness in Relation to Suicidal Ideation and Self-injurious Behaviours. IASP 32nd World Congress, Piran, Slovenia, 19-23 September 2023.

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 (2023) Social Determinants Associated With Non-accidental Self-harm. A Rapid Umbrella Review. Documentation. Unpublished. (Unpublished)

McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Evans, Jonathan J. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9625-2071 and O'Connor, Rory C. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3650-4994 (2023) The association of family, social and romantic loneliness in relation to suicidal ideation and self-injurious behaviours. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 158, pp. 330-340. (doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2022.12.022) (PMID:36638623)

O'Connor, D. B. et al. (2023) Effects of COVID-19-related worry and rumination on mental health and loneliness during the pandemic: longitudinal analyses of adults in the UK COVID-19 mental health & wellbeing study. Journal of Mental Health, 32(6), pp. 1122-1133. (doi: 10.1080/09638237.2022.2069716) (PMID:35579054)

2022

McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 (2022) World Suicide Prevention Day: Reflections on loneliness and suicide | Campaign to End Loneliness. [Website]

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 and Platt, S. (2022) Preventing Suicide in Scotland: Stakeholder Feedback Report. Comparisons Between Transgender and Non-Transgender Communities (Action 5 and 6). Documentation. Unpublished. (Unpublished)

McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 (2022) Ep 261: Suicide Research with Heather McClelland. Mental Health Monday [Podcast]. [Audio]

O'Connor, R. C. et al. (2022) SAFETEL: A pilot randomised controlled trial to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a safety planning and telephone follow-up intervention to reduce suicidal behaviour. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 8, 156. (doi: 10.1186/s40814-022-01081-5) (PMID:35897119) (PMCID:PMC9327159)

McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Evans, Jonathan J. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9625-2071 and O'Connor, Rory ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3650-4994 (2022) A qualitative exploration the experiences and perceptions of interpersonal relationships prior to attempting suicide in young adults. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(13), 7880. (doi: 10.3390/ijerph19137880) (PMID:35805538) (PMCID:PMC9266001)

Wetherall, K. et al. (2022) Mental health and well-being during the second wave of COVID-19: longitudinal analyses of the UK COVID-19 Mental Health and Wellbeing study (UK COVID-MH). BJPsych Open, 8(4), e103. (doi: 10.1192/bjo.2022.58) (PMID:35642377) (PMCID:PMC9171032)

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Loney, Krystyna, Etherson, Marianne ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0339-2324 and Platt, Steve (2022) Risk and Protective Factors Associated with Suicidal and Self-injurious Behaviours in the Scottish Population. Documentation. Unpublished. (Unpublished)

Moore, Fhionna R., Doughty, Heather, Neumann, Tabea, McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Allott, Claire and O'Connor, Rory C. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3650-4994 (2022) Impulsivity, aggression, and suicide: a systematic review and meta-analysis. EClinicalMedicine, 45, 101307. (doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2022.101307) (PMID:35243273) (PMCID:PMC8860929)

2021

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 (2021) Distinguishing Between Types of Suicidality in Young People and Predicting Escalation of Suicidality in Adulthood (Action 7). Documentation. Unpublished. (Unpublished)

Cleare, Seonaid ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2728-9356, Sandford, Dave, McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Zortea, Tiago C. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8451-0555 and O'Connor, Rory C. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3650-4994 (2021) The integrated motivational-volitional (IMV) model and suicide risk in students: the role of perfectionism. In: Mallon, Sharon and Smith, Jo (eds.) Preventing and Responding to Student Suicide. Jessica Kingsley Publishers: London, pp. 138-154. ISBN 9781787754188

Zortea, T. C. et al. (2021) The impact of infectious disease-related public health emergencies on suicide, suicidal behavior, and suicidal thoughts: a systematic review. Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention, 42(6), pp. 474-487. (doi: 10.1027/0227-5910/a000753) (PMID:33063542)

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 (2021) Preventative Approaches, Protective Factors and Interventions for the Reduction of Suicide Among Young People. Documentation. Unpublished. (Unpublished)

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 (2021) An Investigation into Existing Literature Exploring Unique Risk Factors for Suicidal Thoughts, Self-harm and Suicide in Young Adults. (Action 7). Documentation. Unpublished. (Unpublished)

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 and Platt, S. (2021) Exploring Existing Literature Around Social Movements. Documentation. Unpublished. (Submitted)

McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Evans, Jonathan J. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9625-2071 and O'Connor, Rory C. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3650-4994 (2021) Exploring the role of loneliness in relation to self-injurious thoughts and behaviour in the context of the integrated motivational-volitional model. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 141, pp. 309-317. (doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.07.020) (PMID:34304034)

O'Connor, R. C. et al. (2021) Mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic: longitudinal analyses of adults in the UK COVID-19 Mental Health & Wellbeing study. British Journal of Psychiatry, 218(6), pp. 326-333. (doi: 10.1192/bjp.2020.212) (PMID:33081860) (PMCID:PMC7684009)

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 and Platt, Steve (2021) Lived Experience Panel Engagement Report. Documentation. Unpublished.

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 and Platt, S. (2021) Preventing Suicide in Scotland: Stakeholder Feedback Report (Actions 5 and 6). Documentation. Unpublished. (Unpublished)

2020

McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Evans, Jonathan J. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9625-2071, Nowland, Rebecca, Ferguson, Eamonn and O'Connor, Rory C. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3650-4994 (2020) Loneliness as a predictor of suicidal ideation and behaviour: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies. Journal of Affective Disorders, 274, pp. 880-896. (doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2020.05.004)

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 and Platt, Steve (2020) Exploring Measures for Utilisation by a Suicide Bereavement Service. Documentation. Unpublished. (Unpublished)

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Zortea, Tiago ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8451-0555, Platt, S. and O'Connor, Rory ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3650-4994 (2020) Identifying and Facilitating Preventative Actions Targeted at Risk Groups: A Rapid Synthesis of the Scientific Evidence. (Action 7). Documentation. Unpublished. (Unpublished)

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 (2020) Soundcloud Interview: National Elf Service, Mental Elf. [Audio]

2019

McClelland, H. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Langan-Martin, J. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0589-3464, Sharp, L. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4496-6141, Karadzhov, D. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8756-6848 and Cleare, S. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2728-9356 (2019) Mental Health, Suicide and Suicide Prevention in a Global Context. 3rd Annual Student’s One Health Conference, Glasgow, UK, 09-10 Nov 2019.

Langan-Martin, Julie ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0589-3464, Sharp, Laura ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4496-6141, Karadzhov, Dimitar ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8756-6848, McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Cleare, Seonaid ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2728-9356 and O'Connor, Rory ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3650-4994 (2019) Designing a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC): Understanding Suicide and Suicide Prevention Strategies in a Global Context. 30th World Congress of the International Association for Suicide Prevention: Breaking Down Walls and Building Bridges (IASP 2019), Derry, Ireland, 17-21 Sep 2019.

O'Connor, R. C. et al. (2019) SAFETEL randomised controlled feasibility trial of a safety planning intervention with follow-up telephone contact to reduce suicidal behaviour: study protocol. BMJ Open, 9(2), e025591. (doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025591) (PMID:30782938) (PMCID:PMC6377516)

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Articles

McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, O'Connor, Rory C. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3650-4994, Gibson, Laura and MacIntyre, Donald J. (2025) Exploring web-based support for suicidal ideation in the Scottish population: usability study. JMIR Formative Research, 9, e55932. (doi: 10.2196/55932) (PMID:39854713)

Kerrie, Gallagher, Grace, Phillips, Paul, Corcoran, Stephen, Platt, Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Michelle, O’Driscoll and Eve, Griffin (2024) The social determinants of suicide: an umbrella review. medRxiv, (doi: 10.1101/2024.08.09.24311718)

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Loney, Krystyna J. and Platt, Steve (2024) Psychological factors associated with suicide attempt and suicide death in Scotland: a systematic review. Journal of Affective Disorders Reports, 15, 100711. (doi: 10.1016/j.jadr.2023.100711)

McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Cleare, Seonaid ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2728-9356 and O'Connor, Rory ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3650-4994 (2023) Suicide risk in personality disorders: a systematic review. Current Psychiatry Reports, (doi: 10.1007/s11920-023-01440-w) (Early Online Publication)

Jamieson, Matthew, Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Goudie, Nicola, McFarlane, Jean, Cullen, Breda ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7259-9505, Lennon, Marilyn, Brewster, Stephen ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9720-3899, Stanley, Bethany ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3299-4014, McConnachie, Alex ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7262-7000 and Evans, Jonathan ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9625-2071 (2023) AppReminders – a pilot feasibility randomized controlled trial of a memory aid app for people with acquired brain injury. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, (doi: 10.1080/09602011.2023.2220969) (PMID:37310032) (Early Online Publication)

McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Evans, Jonathan J. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9625-2071 and O'Connor, Rory C. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3650-4994 (2023) The association of family, social and romantic loneliness in relation to suicidal ideation and self-injurious behaviours. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 158, pp. 330-340. (doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2022.12.022) (PMID:36638623)

O'Connor, D. B. et al. (2023) Effects of COVID-19-related worry and rumination on mental health and loneliness during the pandemic: longitudinal analyses of adults in the UK COVID-19 mental health & wellbeing study. Journal of Mental Health, 32(6), pp. 1122-1133. (doi: 10.1080/09638237.2022.2069716) (PMID:35579054)

O'Connor, R. C. et al. (2022) SAFETEL: A pilot randomised controlled trial to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a safety planning and telephone follow-up intervention to reduce suicidal behaviour. Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 8, 156. (doi: 10.1186/s40814-022-01081-5) (PMID:35897119) (PMCID:PMC9327159)

McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Evans, Jonathan J. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9625-2071 and O'Connor, Rory ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3650-4994 (2022) A qualitative exploration the experiences and perceptions of interpersonal relationships prior to attempting suicide in young adults. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(13), 7880. (doi: 10.3390/ijerph19137880) (PMID:35805538) (PMCID:PMC9266001)

Wetherall, K. et al. (2022) Mental health and well-being during the second wave of COVID-19: longitudinal analyses of the UK COVID-19 Mental Health and Wellbeing study (UK COVID-MH). BJPsych Open, 8(4), e103. (doi: 10.1192/bjo.2022.58) (PMID:35642377) (PMCID:PMC9171032)

Moore, Fhionna R., Doughty, Heather, Neumann, Tabea, McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Allott, Claire and O'Connor, Rory C. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3650-4994 (2022) Impulsivity, aggression, and suicide: a systematic review and meta-analysis. EClinicalMedicine, 45, 101307. (doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2022.101307) (PMID:35243273) (PMCID:PMC8860929)

Zortea, T. C. et al. (2021) The impact of infectious disease-related public health emergencies on suicide, suicidal behavior, and suicidal thoughts: a systematic review. Crisis: The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention, 42(6), pp. 474-487. (doi: 10.1027/0227-5910/a000753) (PMID:33063542)

McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Evans, Jonathan J. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9625-2071 and O'Connor, Rory C. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3650-4994 (2021) Exploring the role of loneliness in relation to self-injurious thoughts and behaviour in the context of the integrated motivational-volitional model. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 141, pp. 309-317. (doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.07.020) (PMID:34304034)

O'Connor, R. C. et al. (2021) Mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic: longitudinal analyses of adults in the UK COVID-19 Mental Health & Wellbeing study. British Journal of Psychiatry, 218(6), pp. 326-333. (doi: 10.1192/bjp.2020.212) (PMID:33081860) (PMCID:PMC7684009)

McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Evans, Jonathan J. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9625-2071, Nowland, Rebecca, Ferguson, Eamonn and O'Connor, Rory C. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3650-4994 (2020) Loneliness as a predictor of suicidal ideation and behaviour: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies. Journal of Affective Disorders, 274, pp. 880-896. (doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2020.05.004)

O'Connor, R. C. et al. (2019) SAFETEL randomised controlled feasibility trial of a safety planning intervention with follow-up telephone contact to reduce suicidal behaviour: study protocol. BMJ Open, 9(2), e025591. (doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025591) (PMID:30782938) (PMCID:PMC6377516)

Book Sections

Cleare, Seonaid ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2728-9356, Sandford, Dave, McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Zortea, Tiago C. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8451-0555 and O'Connor, Rory C. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3650-4994 (2021) The integrated motivational-volitional (IMV) model and suicide risk in students: the role of perfectionism. In: Mallon, Sharon and Smith, Jo (eds.) Preventing and Responding to Student Suicide. Jessica Kingsley Publishers: London, pp. 138-154. ISBN 9781787754188

Research Reports or Papers

McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 and Platt, Steve (2024) Preventing suicide by hanging and self-poisoning in Scotland: Stage two of the Access to Means study. Documentation. Scottish Government.

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 (2024) Understanding Help Giving and Help Seeking Behaviours in Scottish Residents when Experiencing Suicidal Ideation: A Rapid Review. Documentation. Unpublished. (Unpublished)

Loney, Krystyna J., Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, O'Connor, Rory ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3650-4994 and Platt, Steve (2024) A Rapid Review of the Effectiveness of Interventions for Reducing Suicide Risk in Young People Within Different Settings. Documentation. National Suicide Prevention Advisory Group. (Unpublished)

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 (2023) Social Determinants Associated With Non-accidental Self-harm. A Rapid Umbrella Review. Documentation. Unpublished. (Unpublished)

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 and Platt, S. (2022) Preventing Suicide in Scotland: Stakeholder Feedback Report. Comparisons Between Transgender and Non-Transgender Communities (Action 5 and 6). Documentation. Unpublished. (Unpublished)

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Loney, Krystyna, Etherson, Marianne ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0339-2324 and Platt, Steve (2022) Risk and Protective Factors Associated with Suicidal and Self-injurious Behaviours in the Scottish Population. Documentation. Unpublished. (Unpublished)

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 (2021) Distinguishing Between Types of Suicidality in Young People and Predicting Escalation of Suicidality in Adulthood (Action 7). Documentation. Unpublished. (Unpublished)

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 (2021) Preventative Approaches, Protective Factors and Interventions for the Reduction of Suicide Among Young People. Documentation. Unpublished. (Unpublished)

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 (2021) An Investigation into Existing Literature Exploring Unique Risk Factors for Suicidal Thoughts, Self-harm and Suicide in Young Adults. (Action 7). Documentation. Unpublished. (Unpublished)

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 and Platt, S. (2021) Exploring Existing Literature Around Social Movements. Documentation. Unpublished. (Submitted)

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 and Platt, Steve (2021) Lived Experience Panel Engagement Report. Documentation. Unpublished.

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 and Platt, S. (2021) Preventing Suicide in Scotland: Stakeholder Feedback Report (Actions 5 and 6). Documentation. Unpublished. (Unpublished)

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 and Platt, Steve (2020) Exploring Measures for Utilisation by a Suicide Bereavement Service. Documentation. Unpublished. (Unpublished)

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Zortea, Tiago ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8451-0555, Platt, S. and O'Connor, Rory ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3650-4994 (2020) Identifying and Facilitating Preventative Actions Targeted at Risk Groups: A Rapid Synthesis of the Scientific Evidence. (Action 7). Documentation. Unpublished. (Unpublished)

Conference or Workshop Item

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Sharp, Laura ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4496-6141 and Langan-Martin, Julie ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0589-3464 (2024) Understanding Suicide and Suicide Prevention Strategies in a Global Context: Lessons from a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) Pan-American Conference 2024, Minneapolis, USA, 19-22 Nov 2024.

McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 (2024) Surviving Suicidal Thoughts: A Pilot Study Exploring Online Support for Suicidal Ideation in the Scottish Population. 20th European Symposium on Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour (ESSSB20), Rome, Italy, 28-31 Aug 2024.

McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 (2023) The Association of Family, Social and Romantic Loneliness in Relation to Suicidal Ideation and Self-injurious Behaviours. IASP 32nd World Congress, Piran, Slovenia, 19-23 September 2023.

McClelland, H. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Langan-Martin, J. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0589-3464, Sharp, L. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4496-6141, Karadzhov, D. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8756-6848 and Cleare, S. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2728-9356 (2019) Mental Health, Suicide and Suicide Prevention in a Global Context. 3rd Annual Student’s One Health Conference, Glasgow, UK, 09-10 Nov 2019.

Langan-Martin, Julie ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0589-3464, Sharp, Laura ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4496-6141, Karadzhov, Dimitar ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8756-6848, McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230, Cleare, Seonaid ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2728-9356 and O'Connor, Rory ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3650-4994 (2019) Designing a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC): Understanding Suicide and Suicide Prevention Strategies in a Global Context. 30th World Congress of the International Association for Suicide Prevention: Breaking Down Walls and Building Bridges (IASP 2019), Derry, Ireland, 17-21 Sep 2019.

Audio

McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 (2024) TV interview: BBC Scotland The Nine. [Audio]

McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 (2022) Ep 261: Suicide Research with Heather McClelland. Mental Health Monday [Podcast]. [Audio]

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 (2020) Soundcloud Interview: National Elf Service, Mental Elf. [Audio]

Film

Mcclelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 and Ross, Kirsty (2023) HERStory Makers 2023: Heather Mcclelland. [Film]

Website

McClelland, Heather ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2818-5230 (2022) World Suicide Prevention Day: Reflections on loneliness and suicide | Campaign to End Loneliness. [Website]

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Supervision

Below is a list of my current PhD students. While I primarily supervise research projects for doctoral trainee psychologists, I do welcome inquiries from prospective PhD students. If you're interested in applying, please be sure to include a clear and well-developed research proposal with your expression of interest [Click here for guidance].

  • Fajs, Nina
    Exploring the relationship between vitamin D and suicidal behaviour

Teaching

DClinPsy training program: 
Research Design and Statistics; 2022-present
Research Practice 1; 2024-present
Research Practice 2; 2025 - present

Professional activities & recognition

Prizes, awards & distinctions

  • 2024: Scottish Public Service Awards 2024: Policy into Practice (Scottish Parliament)
  • 2024: Mental Health Network Travelling Fellowship (NHS Research Scotland)
  • 2022/23: John Robertson Bequest Grant (University of Glasgow Senate)
  • 2014/15: Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship (University of Glasgow)

Grant committees & research advisory boards

  • 2023 - 2024: Scottish Government, Academic Advisory Board
  • 2023 - 2024: Glasgow Association for Mental Health (GAMH), Young Adult Wellbeing Service (YAWS)
  • 2018 - 2022: Scottish Government, National Suicide Prevention Leadership Group

Professional & learned societies

  • 2023: Chartered Member, British Psychological Society

Selected international presentations

  • 2024: 20th European Symposium on Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour (Rome, Italy)
  • 2024: International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) Inaugural Pan-Am Conference (Minneapolis, USA)
  • 2023: International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) 32nd World Congress (Piran, Slovenia)
  • 2022: 19th European Symposium on Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour (Copenhagen, Denmark)
  • 2021: Seoul Suicide Prevention Symposium (Seoul, South Korea)
  • 2019: International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) 31st World Congress (Derry, Northern Ireland)

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