Dr Edward McCann • City, University of London

Contact details

Address

Dr Edward McCann City, University of London
Northampton Square
London EC1V 0HB
United Kingdom

About
Research
Publications
Professional activities

About

Overview

Dr Edward (Eddie) McCann is a leading academic in mental health and has been appointed Reader in Mental Health Nursing at City, University of London. He has held senior academic leadership roles in London, Edinburgh and Dublin. He was awarded an MSc in Sex Therapy and Medical Anthropology from King’s College London and PhD in Mental Health from City, University of London. He was awarded a prestigious Trinity College Dublin Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, researching the psychosocial concerns of LGBTQ+ people. His speciality is psychosocial interventions for mental health and well-being. He supports students and provides academic supervision to doctoral level. He holds a post graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning, is a Lecturer/Practice Educator with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
His research expertise uses mixed methodologies, focusing on psychosocial issues impacting on social justice, health inequalities, healthcare access and service delivery. His research outputs directly inform the development and delivery of evidence-based education programmes. He acts as a critical reviewer for research grants from the UK, Canada and Australia. He serves on journal Editorial Boards and has recently acted as a Special Editions Editor for Issues in Mental Health Nursing, Journal of Nursing Management and the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Drawing on his research, he has authored an academic text book, numerous book chapters and has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers in renowned journals. He has an h-index rating of 27; i10 index 40. He has been awarded a Fellowship of the European Academy of Nursing Science in recognition of his significant contribution to research.

Qualifications

Fellow of the European Academy of Nursing Science (FEANS), European Academy of Nursing Science, Aug 2018
Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), Higher Education Academy, United Kingdom, May 2018
Master in Arts (jo), Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, Dec 2012
PG Dip Academic Practice, City, University of London, United Kingdom, Sep 2003 – Oct 2004
PG Cert Teaching and Learning, City, University of London, United Kingdom, Sep 1999 – Oct 2000
PhD Mental Health, City, University of London, United Kingdom, Oct 1998 – Sep 2004
MSc Mental Health Studies, King's College London, United Kingdom, Sep 1993 – Oct 1994
Registered Mental Health Nurse, Nursing and Midwifery Council, United Kingdom
Registered Lecturer/Practice Educator, Nursing and Midwifery Council, United Kingdom

Postgraduate training

Trinity College Dublin Postdoctoral Fellowship, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, Aug 2010 – Aug 2012

Employment

Reader in Mental Health Nursing, City, University of London, Mar 2022 – present

Fellowships

Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), Higher Education Academy (Advance HE), Mar 2018 – present
Fellow of The European Academy of Nursing Science (FEANS) (FEANS), European Academy of Nursing Science, Jan 2018 – present

Languages

English (can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review).

Research

Family carers for profound ID project

2021-2023: UKRI funding (£275000). Linden, M. (PI), Forbes, T., McCann, E., Brown, M., Marsh, L., Traynor, M., Todd, S., Hughes, N.
Aim: This work will explore the experiences of family carers of people with PMLD during the pandemic and co-design an intervention to support their future wellbeing.
Objectives:
•To explore the experiences of family carers of people with PMLD and voluntary sector organisations during the pandemic and suggest possible mechanisms of future support.
•To establish a co-design group of stakeholders with experience of PMLD during the pandemic.
•To develop a support programme with the help of our co-design group.
•To test the acceptability of the programme among family carers.
•To implement the programme for use across the UK and Ireland.

RSE and youths with intellectual difficulties

2021-2022: Burdett Trust finding (£100,000) Brown, M., McCann, E., Marsh., L, Linden, M., McCormick, F., Traynor, M.
Aim: To develop Best Practice Guidelines for learning disability nurses and other nurses on relationships and sexual education (RSE) for children and young people with learning disability (CYPLD) in special schools. Methods: A mixed-methods studying involving quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
Expected outcomes: The identification of the contributions of learning disability and other nurses in the provision or RSE programmes in four exemplar schools in Northern Ireland and Scotland and the development of a Best Practice Guide to inform RSE delivery in a special school setting. The project team consists of researchers and academics from Queen's University Belfast, The University of Glasgow and City, University of London.

LGBTQ+ issues in nursing and midwifery education

2020-2021: Burdett Trust funding (£80,000) Brown, M., McCann E. (Co PIs)
Aims: •Identify current activity and best education practice from 5 key perspectives in relation to LGBTQ+ health (i) theoretical content (ii) teaching and learning approaches (iii) skills simulation (iv) practice learning and (v) assessment strategies. •Co-create Education Best Practice Guidelines in conjunction with key stakeholder groups. Methods: Mixed-methods study involving surveys and qualitative interviews. Expected Outcomes: The identification of current practice across the undergraduate curriculum in Schools of Nursing and midwifery regarding LGBTQ+ health. The project team consists of researchers and academics from Trinity College Dublin, Queen's University Belfast, New York University and La Trobe University.

Mental health and intellectual disability (SOOTHE)

2019-2020: EIT Campus funding (£265,000). Sheerin, F. (PI), McCann, E., Fleming, S. et al.
This research will address mental health and wellness among middle-aged and older people with an intellectual disability and provide interventions that can be used by services and individuals to minimise ill-health and maximise positive mental health. The project team consists of academics, researchers and technologists from Trinity College Dublin, University Medical Centre and Hanze University, Groningen as well as service users, carers and healthcare professionals in Daughters of Charity Service (Dublin), San Joan de Deu (Barcelona) and COSIS (Groningen).

Mental health nurses experiences during COVID-19

2019-2020: St Patrick's Mental Health Services, Dublin. Farrington, A., Donohue, G., King, M.
The aim of the study is to explore mental health nurse experience of adapting routine work practices during a global pandemic. The objectives: 1. To explore both ward and non-ward nurse practices to establish how change has been implemented 2. To examine the factors that assist or hinder the process of these evolving practices 3. To examine the personal adaptation to the pandemic via anxiety and response to trauma events scales 4. To determine if changes implemented will be considered in future post-Covid-19 work practices 5. To explore the impact if any on the nurse-patient therapeutic relationship during the pandemic. Mixed methods utilising validated measures and interviews.

Publications

Publications by category

Chapters (6)

McCann, E. and Marsh, L. (2022). Working with families. In Atherton, H. and Crickmore, D. (Eds.), Intellectual Disabilities Toward Inclusion Oxford: Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-7020-8150-7.
McCann, E. and Brown, M.J. (2021). Homelessness among youth who identify as LGBTQ+. Homelessness and Mental Health (pp. 377–388). Oxford University Press.
Brown, M.J. and McCann, E. (2021). Homelessness among intellectual and developmental disability populations: Implications for practice developments. Homelessness and Mental Health (pp. 365–376). Oxford University Press.
McCann, E. (2015). Promoting Collaboration in Primary Mental Health Care. In Callaghan, P. and Gamble, C. (Eds.), Oxford Handbook of Mental Health Nursing Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-870385-3.
McCann, E. (2015). Sexuality and Mental Health. (Gamble, C., Trans.) In Callaghan, P. (Ed.), Oxford Handbook of Mental Health Nursing Oxford: Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-870385-3.
Knight, J. and McCann, E. (2007). Mental health and the nurse practitioner in primary health care. In Cross, S. and Rimmer, M. (Eds.), Nurse Practitioner Manual of Clinical Skills (pp. 221–226). London: Saunders Limited. ISBN 978-0-7020-2821-2.

Conference papers and proceedings (3)

Sheerin, F., McCallion, P., Mulryan, N., McCann, E., Carroll, R. and McCarron, M. (2019). IS DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMOLOGY AFFECTED BY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND VITALITY IN A COHORT OF OLDER IRISH ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY?
McCann, E. (2016). Increasing the visibility of people with intellectual disabilities who are LGBT: A review.
McCann, E. (2010). Mental Health Service User Perceptions Regarding Sexual and Relationship Need.

Journal articles (71)

de Vries, J.M.A., Downes, C., Sharek, D., Doyle, L., Murphy, R., Begley, T. … Higgins, A. (2022). An exploration of mental distress in transgender people in Ireland with reference to minority stress and dissonance theory. International Journal of Transgender Health. doi:10.1080/26895269.2022.2105772.
King, M., Farrington, A., Donohue, G. and McCann, E. (2022). Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health Nurses. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 43(4), pp. 300–307. doi:10.1080/01612840.2021.1978598.
McCann, E., Brown, M., Hollins-Martin, C., Murray, K. and McCormick, F. (2021). The views and experiences of LGBTQ+ people regarding midwifery care: A systematic review of the international evidence. Midwifery, 103. doi:10.1016/j.midw.2021.103102.
Brown, M., Marsh, L. and McCann, E. (2021). Experiences of fathers regarding the diagnosis of their child with autism spectrum disorder: A narrative review of the international research. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 30(19-20), pp. 2758–2768. doi:10.1111/jocn.15781.
Brown, M., McCann, E., Donohue, G., Martin, C.H. and McCormick, F. (2021). LGBTQ+ Psychosocial Concerns in Nursing and Midwifery Education Programmes: Qualitative Findings from a Mixed-Methods Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(21). doi:10.3390/ijerph182111366.
Donohue, G., McCann, E. and Brown, M. (2021). Views and Experiences of LGBTQ+ People in Prison Regarding Their Psychosocial Needs: A Systematic Review of the Qualitative Research Evidence. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(17). doi:10.3390/ijerph18179335.
McCann, E., Brown, M.J. and Taylor, J. (2021). The views and experiences of bisexual people regarding their psychosocial support needs: a qualitative evidence synthesis. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 28(3), pp. 430–443. doi:10.1111/jpm.12680.
Sharek, D., McCann, E. and Huntley-Moore, S. (2021). The design and development of an online education program for families of trans young people. Journal of LGBT Youth, 18(2), pp. 188–210. doi:10.1080/19361653.2020.1712296.
McCann, E., Donohue, G. and Brown, M. (2021). Experiences and Perceptions of Trans and Gender Non-Binary People Regarding Their Psychosocial Support Needs: A Systematic Review of the Qualitative Research Evidence. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(7). doi:10.3390/ijerph18073403.
Brown, M. and McCann, E. (2021). Homelessness and people with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review of the international research evidence. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 34(2), pp. 390–401. doi:10.1111/jar.12815.
Higgins, A., Downes, C., Murphy, R., Sharek, D., Begley, T., McCann, E. … Doyle, L. (2021). LGBT + young people’s perceptions of barriers to accessing mental health services in Ireland. Journal of Nursing Management, 29(1), pp. 58–67. doi:10.1111/jonm.13186.
McCann, E. and Brown, M.J. (2021). Homeless experiences and support needs of transgender people: A systematic review of the international evidence. Journal of Nursing Management, 29(1), pp. 85–94. doi:10.1111/jonm.13163.
McCann, E. and Donohue, G. (2021). LGBTQ+ Special Edition—Journal of Nursing Management. Journal of Nursing Management, 29(1), pp. 1–2. doi:10.1111/jonm.13223.
McCann, E. and Brown, M.J. (2020). The views and experiences of lesbians regarding their mental health needs and concerns: Qualitative findings from a mixed‐methods study. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 56(4), pp. 827–836. doi:10.1111/ppc.12498.
Smyth, S., De Vries, J.M.A., Rossetti, J. and McCann, E. (2020). “Stuck between a Rock and a Hard Place”: How Mental Health Nurses’ Experience Psychosocial interventions in Irish Mental Health Care Settings. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing. doi:10.1111/jpm.12702.
Brown, M., McCann, E., Truesdale, M., Linden, M. and Marsh, L. (2020). The Design, Content and Delivery of Relationship and Sexuality Education Programmes for People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review of the International Evidence. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(20). doi:10.3390/ijerph17207568.
Marsh, L., Brown, M. and McCann, E. (2020). The views and experiences of fathers regarding their young child’s intellectual and developmental disability diagnosis: Findings from a qualitative study. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 29(17-18), pp. 3373–3381. doi:10.1111/jocn.15368.
Delaney, N. and McCann, E. (2020). A phenomenological exploration of transgender people’s experiences of mental health services in Ireland. Journal of Nursing Management, 29(1), pp. 68–74. doi:10.1111/jonm.13115.
McCann, E. and Brown, M. (2020). Psychosocial Needs of Bisexual People: Findings from a Mixed-Methods Research Study. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 41(8), pp. 691–699. doi:10.1080/01612840.2019.1710007.
McCann, E. and Brown, M. (2020). The needs of LGBTI+ people within student nurse education programmes: A new conceptualisation. Nurse Education in Practice, 47, pp. 102828–102828. doi:10.1016/j.nepr.2020.102828.
Murphy, E., Donohue, G. and McCann, E. (2020). Exploring Mental Health Issues through the Use of Blogs: A Scoping Review of the Research Evidence. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 41(4), pp. 296–305. doi:10.1080/01612840.2019.1666326.
McCann, E., Donohue, G. and Timmins, F. (2020). An Exploration of the Relationship Between Spirituality, Religion and Mental Health Among Youth Who Identify as LGBT+: A Systematic Literature Review. Journal of Religion and Health, 59(2), pp. 828–844. doi:10.1007/s10943-020-00989-7.
Marsh, L., Brown, M. and McCann, E. (2020). The Views and Experiences of Fathers of Children with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review of the International Evidence. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 17(1), pp. 79–90. doi:10.1111/jppi.12328.
Sharek, D., McCann, E. and Huntley-Moore, S. (2020). A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of a Gender Affirmative Education Program for Families of Trans Young People. Journal of GLBT Family Studies, 16(1), pp. 18–31. doi:10.1080/1550428x.2019.1614504.
de Vries, J.M.A., Downes, C., Sharek, D., Doyle, L., Murphy, R., Begley, T. … Higgins, A. (2020). An exploration of happiness within the Irish LGBTI community. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health, 24(1), pp. 40–76. doi:10.1080/19359705.2019.1646689.
McCann, E., Marsh, L. and Brown, M. (2019). People with intellectual disabilities, relationship and sex education programmes: A systematic review. Health Education Journal, 78(8), pp. 885–900. doi:10.1177/0017896919856047.
McCann, E. and Brown, M.J. (2019). The mental health needs and concerns of older people who identify as LGBTQ+: A narrative review of the international evidence. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 75(12), pp. 3390–3403. doi:10.1111/jan.14193.
McCann, E. and Brown, M. (2019). Education and practice developments: Addressing the psychosocial concerns and support needs of LGBT+ people. Nurse Education Today, 82, pp. 15–20. doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2019.08.008.
McCann, E. and Neill, F. (2019). Impact of a Family Interventions Module on Students’ Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 40(9), pp. 747–753. doi:10.1080/01612840.2019.1572252.
McCann, E., Keogh, B., Doyle, L. and Coyne, I. (2019). The Experiences of Youth Who Identify as Trans* in Relation to Health and Social Care Needs: A Scoping Review. Youth & Society, 51(6), pp. 840–864. doi:10.1177/0044118x17719345.
Quirke, M.B., Donohue, G., Prizeman, G., White, P. and McCann, E. (2019). Experiences and perceptions of emergency department nurses regarding people who present with mental health issues. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 17(9), pp. 1877–1882. doi:10.11124/jbisrir-d-18-00004.
Brown, M. and McCann, E. (2019). The views and experiences of families and direct care support workers regarding the expression of sexuality by adults with intellectual disabilities: A narrative review of the international research evidence. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 90, pp. 80–91. doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2019.04.012.
McCann, E. and Brown, M. (2019). Homelessness among youth who identify as LGBTQ+: A systematic review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 28(11-12), pp. 2061–2072. doi:10.1111/jocn.14818.
McTague, K., Prizeman, G., Shelley, S., Eustace-Cook, J. and McCann, E. (2019). Youths with asthma and their experiences of self-management education. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 17(5), pp. 675–681. doi:10.11124/jbisrir-2017-003985.
McCann, E., Donohue, G., de Jager, J., Nugter, A., Stewart, J. and Eustace-Cook, J. (2019). Sexuality and intimacy among people with serious mental illness. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 17(1), pp. 74–125. doi:10.11124/jbisrir-2017-003824.
McCann, E. and Brown, M. (2018). The inclusion of LGBT+ health issues within undergraduate healthcare education and professional training programmes: A systematic review. Nurse Education Today, 64, pp. 204–214. doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2018.02.028.
Brown, M. and McCann, E. (2018). Sexuality issues and the voices of adults with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review of the literature. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 74, pp. 124–138. doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2018.01.009.
McCann, E., Donohue, G., de Jager, J., van Os, J., Nugter, A., Stewart, J. … Eustace-Cook, J. (2018). Sexuality and intimacy among people with serious mental illness in hospital and community settings. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 16(2), pp. 324–327. doi:10.11124/jbisrir-2017-003450.
Sharek, D., Huntley-Moore, S. and McCann, E. (2018). Education Needs of Families of Transgender Young People: A Narrative Review of International Literature. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 39(1), pp. 59–72. doi:10.1080/01612840.2017.1395500.
McCann, E. and Brown, M. (2018). Vulnerability and Psychosocial Risk Factors Regarding People who Identify as Transgender. A Systematic Review of the Research Evidence. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 39(1), pp. 3–15. doi:10.1080/01612840.2017.1382623.
Thomas, S.P. (2018). Introduction of Guest Editor Edward McCann, PhD, RN, RPN. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 39(1), pp. 2–2. doi:10.1080/01612840.2017.1409495.
Brown, M. and McCann, E. (2017). Review: Mediated pathways, negotiated identities: a critical phenomenological analysis of the experience of sexuality in the context of intellectual disability. Journal of Research in Nursing, 22(8), pp. 615–617. doi:10.1177/1744987117735619.
McCann, E. and Brown, M. (2017). Discrimination and resilience and the needs of people who identify as Transgender: A narrative review of quantitative research studies. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 26(23-24), pp. 4080–4093. doi:10.1111/jocn.13913.
de Jager, J. and McCann, E. (2017). Psychosis as a Barrier to the Expression of Sexuality and Intimacy: An Environmental Risk? Schizophrenia Bulletin. doi:10.1093/schbul/sbw172.
McCann, E. and Huntley-Moore, S. (2016). Madness in the movies: An evaluation of the use of cinema to explore mental health issues in nurse education. Nurse Education in Practice, 21, pp. 37–43. doi:10.1016/j.nepr.2016.09.009.
McCann, E., Lee, R. and Brown, M. (2016). The experiences and support needs of people with intellectual disabilities who identify as LGBT: A review of the literature. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 57, pp. 39–53. doi:10.1016/j.ridd.2016.06.013.
Gascoyne, S., Hughes, E., McCann, E. and Quinn, C. (2016). The sexual health and relationship needs of people with severe mental illness. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 23(5), pp. 338–343. doi:10.1111/jpm.12317.
McCann, E. and Sharek, D. (2016). Mental Health Needs of People Who Identify as Transgender: A Review of the Literature. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 30(2), pp. 280–285. doi:10.1016/j.apnu.2015.07.003.
Keogh, B., Daly, L., Sharek, D., De Vries, J., McCann, E. and Higgins, A. (2016). Sexual health promotion programme: Participants’ perspectives on capacity building. Health Education Journal, 75(1), pp. 47–60. doi:10.1177/0017896914563320.
Sharek, D.B., McCann, E., Sheerin, F., Glacken, M. and Higgins, A. (2015). Older LGBT people's experiences and concerns with healthcare professionals and services in Ireland. International Journal of Older People Nursing, 10(3), pp. 230–240. doi:10.1111/opn.12078.
McCormack, C. and McCann, E. (2015). Caring for an Adolescent with Anorexia Nervosa: Parent’s Views and Experiences. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 29(3), pp. 143–147. doi:10.1016/j.apnu.2015.01.003.
Cullen, C. and McCann, E. (2015). Exploring the role of physical activity for people diagnosed with serious mental illness in Ireland. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 22(1), pp. 58–64. doi:10.1111/jpm.12179.
McCann, E. (2015). People who are transgender: mental health concerns. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 22(1), pp. 76–81. doi:10.1111/jpm.12190.
McCann, E. and Sharek, D. (2014). Challenges to and opportunities for improving mental health services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in Ireland: A narrative account. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 23(6), pp. 525–533. doi:10.1111/inm.12081.
Walsh, C., McCann, E., Gilbody, S. and Hughes, E. (2014). Promoting HIV and sexual safety behaviour in people with severe mental illness: A systematic review of behavioural interventions. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 23(4), pp. 344–354. doi:10.1111/inm.12065.
McCann, E. and Sharek, D. (2014). Survey of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people's experiences of mental health services in Ireland. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 23(2), pp. 118–127. doi:10.1111/inm.12018.
McCann, E., Sharek, D., Higgins, A., Sheerin, F. and Glacken, M. (2013). Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older people in Ireland: Mental health issues. Aging & Mental Health, 17(3), pp. 358–365. doi:10.1080/13607863.2012.751583.
McCann, E., Higgins, A., Maguire, G., Alexander, J., Watts, M., Creaner, M. … Rani, S. (2012). A survey of pedagogical approaches and quality mechanisms used in education programs for mental health professionals. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 26(5), pp. 383–389. doi:10.3109/13561820.2012.660287.
HIGGINS, A., MAGUIRE, G., WATTS, M., CREANER, M., MCCANN, E., RANI, S. … ALEXANDER, J. (2011). Service user involvement in mental health practitioner education in Ireland. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 18(6), pp. 519–525. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2850.2011.01698.x.
MCCANN, E. (2010). The sexual and relationship needs of people who experience psychosis: quantitative findings of a UK study. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 17(4), pp. 295–303. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2850.2009.01522.x.
MCCANN, E. (2010). Investigating mental health service user views regarding sexual and relationship issues. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 17(3), pp. 251–259. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2850.2009.01509.x.
PHILLIPS, L. and MCCANN, E. (2007). The subjective experiences of people who regularly receive depot neuroleptic medication in the community. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 14(6), pp. 578–586. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2850.2007.01145.x.
McCann, E. (2007). Brief cognitive-behavioural therapy reduces hospital readmission but does not reduce overall symptoms of schizophrenia. Evidence-Based Mental Health, 10(2), pp. 55–55. doi:10.1136/ebmh.10.2.55.
McCann, E. (2006). La sessualità in persone con psicosi. Rivista Sperimentale di Freniatria: La Rivista della Salute Mentale, 130(1), pp. 9–23.
McCANN, E. and BOWERS, L. (2005). Training in cognitive behavioural interventions on acute psychiatric inpatient wards. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 12(2), pp. 215–222. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2850.2004.00822.x.
MCCANN, E. (2003). Exploring sexual and relationship possibilities for people with psychosis - a review of the literature. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 10(6), pp. 640–649. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2850.2003.00635.x.
Bowers, L., Crowhurst, N., Alexander, J., Eales, S., Guy, S. and McCann, E. (2003). Psychiatric nurses’ views on criteria for psychiatric intensive care: acute and intensive care staff compared. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 40(2), pp. 145–152. doi:10.1016/s0020-7489(02)00043-3.
Bowers, L., Crowhurst, N., Alexander, J., Callaghan, P., Eales, S., Guy, S. … Ryan, C. (2002). Safety and security policies on psychiatric acute admission wards: results from a London-wide survey. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 9(4), pp. 427–433. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2850.2002.00492.x.
McCann, E. (2001). RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH PSYCHOSIS. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 22(1), pp. 99–107. doi:10.1080/01612840117132.
McCann, E. (2000). The expression of sexuality in people with psychosis: breaking the taboos. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 32(1), pp. 132–138. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2648.2000.01452.x.
D'ardenne, P. and McCann, E. (1997). The sexual and relationship needs of people with psychosis — a neglected topic. Sexual and Marital Therapy, 12(4), pp. 301–303. doi:10.1080/02674659708408173.

Reports (5)

McCann, E., Brown, M. and McCormick, F. (2021). Making the invisible visible: The inclusion of LGBTQ+ health needs and concerns within nursing and midwifery pre-registration programmes. Trinity College Dublin and Queen's University Belfast. ISBN 978-1-913643-16-4.
Higgins, A., Doyle, L., Downes, C., Murphy, R., Sharek, D., DeVries, J. … McCann, E. (2016). The LGBT Ireland Report: National study of the mental health and wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people in Ireland. Dublin, Ireland: Trinity College Dublin. ISBN 978-0-9561023-8-6.
Higgins, A., Daly, L., DeVries, J., Keogh, B., Sharek, D. and McCann, E. (2014). Capacity Building Impact of the Foundation Programme in Sexual Health Promotion: A Multiple Stakeholder Perspective. Dublin: Health Service Executive.
Higgins, A., Sharek, D., McCann, E., Sheerin, F., Glacken, M., Breene, M. … McCarron, M. (2011). Visible Lives: Identifying the Experiences and Needs of Older LGBT People in Ireland. Gay and Lesbian Equality Network: GLEN. ISBN 978-0-9561023-6-2.
McCann, E., Creaner, M., Higgins, A., Alexander, J., Maguire, G., Rani, S. … Garland, M. (2010). Current Education / Training Available for Professionals Working in Mental Health Services in the Republic of Ireland. Dublin, Ireland: Mental Health Commission and Trinity College Dublin.

Professional activities

Editorial activity (4)

Special Issue "Mental Health Opportunities and Challenges across LGBTQ+ Communities." International Journal Of Environmental Research and Public Health. Impact Factor 3.36., Guest Editor International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Aug 2020 – Dec 2021.
LGBTQ+ Special Edition—Journal of Nursing Management. Impact Factor 3.32.
The papers in this special issue have described the many opportunities for nurse managers to become leaders in the standards of care provided for LGBT+ individuals and to ensure that this care is provided in an open, inclusive and non-discriminatory manner. By creating an atmosphere that promotes inclusivity, nurse managers can ensure better outcomes for both patients and nurses., Guest Editor Journal of Nursing Management, Sep 2019 – Dec 2020.
Guest Editor
Dr. Edward McCann, guest editor of this special issue on mental health issues and people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning. His niche of research focuses on promoting health equality for marginalized individuals, including those with intellectual disabilities or severe mental illness, as well as those who are marginalized because of their sexual orientation. Threaded through all of his work are his deep concern for providing effective mental health services to individuals (and their families) and his conviction that services should be developed based on the perspectives of users themselves, Guest Editor Issues in Mental Health Nursing, Sep 2016 – Dec 2017.
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing is a fully refereed journal examining current trends and developments in mental health practice and research, and provides a forum for the exchange of ideas on all issues of relevance to mental health nursing. The journal informs readers of developments in mental health nursing practice and research, directions in education and training, professional issues, management approaches, policy development, ethical questions, theoretical inquiry, and clinical issues. Impact Factor 3.50., Editorial Board Member International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, Aug 2014 – Jul 2019.

Events/conferences (45)

Trinity Health Education International Conference. (Conference) Trinity College Dublin (2022). Review Panel.
Paper: Mental distress in the Irish transgender community: minority stress and dissonance
Author: deVries, J.
Co-authors: McCann, E., Downes, C., Doyle, L., Sharek, D., Sheerin, F., Smyth, S., Higgins, A.
6th IASSID Europe Congress, Value Diversity. (Conference) Amsterdam (2021). Panel Member.
Paper: The SOOTHE eQuilt of Mental Health and Wellbeing
Author: Sheerin, F.
Co-authors: ., Angel, S., Duran, J., Ferrer, D., Garcia, J., McCann, E., Paans, W., Peña Salazar, C. & Fleming, S.
6th IASSID Europe Congress, Value Diversity. (Conference) Amsterdam (2021). Panel Member.
Paper: Technological supports for research engagement with people with intellectual disabilities during COVID restrictions
Author: Alvarez, P.
Co-authors: O’Reilly, F., Sheerin, F., Mulryan, N., Foden, E., McCann, E. & Fleming, S.
6th IASSID Europe Congress, Value Diversity. (Conference) Amsterdam (2021). Panel Member. Invited speaker.
Paper: Responding to mental health concerns in older adults with intellectual disability
Author: McCann, E.
Co-authors: Alvarez, P., O’Reilly, F., Whelan, J., Sheerin, F., Mulryan, N., Foden, E. & Fleming, S.
6th IASSID Europe Congress, Value Diversity. (Conference) Amsterdam (2021). Panel Member.
Paper: Homelessness and people with intellectual disabilities.
Author: Brown, M.
Co-authors: McCann, E.
RCSI Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery 40th Annual International Nursing & Midwifery Research & Education Conference. (Conference) Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin (2021). Panel Member.
Paper: Mental Health Nurse well-being during the COVD-19 pandemic: an exploratory study
Author: Farrington, A.
Co-authors: King, M., Donohue, G. & McCann, E.
Trinity Health Education International Conference. (Conference) Trinity College Dublin (2021). Review Panel.
Paper: The Provision and Evaluation of Bereavement and Loss Education based on the Needs of Mental Health Nurses working within an Adolescent Inpatient Unit
Author: Walsh, V.
Co-authors: Donohue, G. & McCann, E.
Trinity Health Education International Conference. (Conference) Trinity College Dublin (2021). Panel Member.
Paper: Working with uncertainty: mental health nurse experience of working through a global pandemic
Author: Farrington, A.
Co-authors: King, M., Donohue, G. & McCann, E.
Trinity Health Education International Conference. (Conference) Trinity College Dublin (2021). Panel Member.
Paper: Mental health nurse wellbeing during COVID-19: results of impact (of an event) and anxiety scales
Author: King, M.
Co-authors: Farrington, A., Donohue, G. & McCann, E.
Trinity Health Education International Conference. (Conference) Trinity College Dublin (2021). Panel Member.
Paper: The views and experiences of families and carers regarding individuals who have engaged in non-fatal suicidal behaviours: a systematic review
Author: Chou, Y.
Co-authors: McCann, E.
9thEuropean Conference on Mental Health. (Conference) Helsinki, Southern Finland (2020).
Paper: Non-participant Observations of Irish Psychosocial-Trained Mental Health Nurses’ Experiences on the Use of Psychosocial interventions
Author: Smyth, S.
Co-authors: De Vries, J. & McCann, E.
Trinity Health Education International Conference. (Conference) Trinity College Dublin (2020). Review Panel.
Paper: Views and experiences of fathers of young children with intellectual and developmental disabilities: Findings from a qualitative study
Author: Marsh, L.
Co-authors: Brown, M. & McCann, E.
Trinity Health Education International. Trinity College Dublin (2020). Review Panel.
Paper: LGBTQ+ issues for healthcare education
Author: McCann, E.
Co-authors: Brown, M.
Trinity Health Education International Conference. (Conference) Trinity College Dublin (2020). Review Panel.
Paper: Using blogs as a methodology in mental health research
Author: Murphy, E.
Co-authors: Donohue, G. & McCann, E.
Gender, Health and Safeguarding: Challenges in Intellectual Disability. (Invited Speaker). (Conference) The Royal Society of Medicine, London (2018). Invited speaker.
Paper: Sexuality and People with Intellectual Disabilities: An Overview of the Research Evidence
Author: Brown, M.
Co-authors: McCann, E.
5th IASSID Europe Congress Diversity and Belonging: Celebrating Difference. (Conference) Athens, Greece (2018). Panel Member. Invited speaker.
Paper: Sexual Expression and People with Intellectual Disability
Author: Brown, M.
Co-authors: E. McCann
4th International Spirituality in Healthcare Conference: ‘Spirituality at a Crossroads.' Trinity College Dublin (2018). Panel Member. Invited speaker.
Paper: Spirituality, religion and mental health issues for youth who identify as LGBT+: A systematic review
Author: McCann, E.
Co-authors: Donohue, G., Timmins, F.
Mental Health Research Symposium: Celebrating 21 Years of Mental Health Research and Scholarship – a Journey of Collaboration and Co-production. (Conference) Trinity College Dublin (2018). Session/Day Chair, Organising Committee and Panel Member.
Paper: Sexual and relationship concerns and people experiencing severe mental illness: A systematic review of qualitative research
Author: McCann, E.
Co-authors: Donohue, G. Stewart, J.
2nd European Professional Association for Transgender Health (EPATH) Conference: Contemporary Trans Health in Europe: Focus on Challenges and Improvements. (Conference) Belgrade, Serbia (2017). Panel Member.
Paper: Developing and online education programme for transgender young people in the Republic of Ireland
Author: Sharek, D.
Co-authors: McCann, E. Huntley-Moore, S.
17th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference. (Conference) Trinity College Dublin (2016).
Paper: Self-harm and suicide attempts among LGBTI people in Ireland
Author: Doyle, L.
Co-authors: McCann, E. Higgins, A. Sharek, D. De Vries, J. Smyth, S. et al.
17th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference,. (Conference) Trinity College Dublin (2016).
Paper: Public Attitudes towards LGBT people in Ireland
Author: Higgins, A.
Co-authors: McCann, E. Doyle, L. De Vries, J. Smyth, S. Sharek, D. et al.
17th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference. (Conference) Trinity College Dublin (2016). Organising Committee.
Paper: Exploring mental health issues through innovative media: Facebook and popular cinema
Author: McCann, E.
Co-authors: Huntley-Moore, S.
17th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference. (Conference) Trinity College Dublin (2016). Organising Committee.
Paper: Education needs of families of people who are transgender in Ireland: A consultation needs analysis
Author: Sharek, D.
Co-authors: McCann, E. Huntley-Moore, S.
17th Healthcare Interdisciplinary Research Conference. (Conference) Trinity College Dublin (2016).
Paper: Happiness and Mental Health in the LGBT community in Ireland
Author: DeVries, J.
Co-authors: McCann, E. Higgins, A. Sharek, D. De Vries, J. Smyth, S. et al.
17th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference. (Conference) Trinity College Dublin (2016).
Paper: Mental Health Morbidities and LGBT people in Ireland
Author: Doyle, L.
Co-authors: McCann, E. Higgins, A. Sharek, D. De Vries, J. Smyth, S. et al.
IASSID World Congress. (Conference) Melbourne Conference Centre, Australia (2016).
Paper: Increasing the visibility of people with an ID who are LGBT: A review of the literature
Author: McCann, E.
Co-authors: Brown, M. Lee, R.
5th Children’s Research Network for Ireland and Northern Ireland: Building Resilience, Enhancing Social Support: What Research Tells Us. (Conference) Chartered Accountants Institute, Dublin (2016). Panel Member. Invited speaker.
Paper: Supporting transgender young people through family education
Author: Sharek D.
Co-authors: McCann E. Huntley-Moore S.
International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics European Region 8th Congress: Unlocking the Demographic Dividend. (Conference) The Convention Centre, Dublin, Ireland (2016).
Paper: Building resilience in the face of adversity: Narratives of older lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people in Ireland
Author: Higgins, A.
Co-authors: McCann, E. Doyle, L. DeVries, J. Sharek, D. et al.
New Discoveries and Technologies in Suicide Prevention: 28th World Congress of the International Association of Suicide Prevention. Montreal, Canada (2015).
Paper: Self-Harm in the LGBTI Population: Findings from the LGBTIreland Study
Author: Doyle, L.
Co-authors: McCann, E. Sharek, D. Higgins, A. et al.
International RCN Network , Psychiatric Nursing Research Conference. (Conference) University of Warwick, England (2013).
Paper: Minority stress, resilience and mental health needs of older LGBT people in Ireland
Author: Higgins A
Co-authors: McCann E, Sharek D, Sheerin F, Glacken M, Breen M.
Nursing Development in Times of Austerity. (Conference) Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin (2013).
Paper: Parents of Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa
Author: McCormack, C.
Co-authors: McCann, E.
13th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference. (Conference) Trinity College Dublin (2012).
Paper: Older LGBT in Ireland: Mental health, emotional wellbeing and resilience.
Author: Sharek, D.
Co-authors: McCann, E., Higgins, A., Glacken, M., Sheerin, F., Breen, M. & McCarron, M.
Horatio: 2nd European Festival of Psychiatric Nursing. (Conference) Stockholm, Sweden (2012).
Paper: Mental health needs of older LGBT people in Ireland: Findings from the Visible Lives study
Author: Higgins, A
Co-authors: Sharek, D., McCann, E., Sheerin, F., Glacken, M., Breen, M., and McCarron, M
6th European Gay Police Association Conference. (Conference) Dublin Castle (2012).
Paper: Older and being LGBT in Ireland in the 21st Century
Author: Higgins, A.
Co-authors: Sharek,, D., McCann, E., Sheerin, F., Glacken, M., Breen, M. & McCarron, M
All Ireland Gerentological Nurses Association 4th Annual Conference. (Conference) Silver Springs Hotel, Cork (2012).
Paper: Older LGBT People’s Pathways to Coping and Support
Author: Glacken, M.
Co-authors: Higgins, A., Sharek,, D., McCann, E., Sheerin, F., Breen, M. & McCarron, M.
31st Annual International Nursing and Midwifery Research & Education Conference. (Conference) Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland (2012).
Paper: Healthcare needs of ageing LGBT people
Author: Sharek, D.
Co-authors: Higgins, A. McCann, E. Sheerin, F. Michele, G. Breen, M. McCarron, M.
11th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference. (Conference) Trinity College, Dublin (2010). Invited speaker.
Paper: Identifying Interprofessional Mental Health Training Needs in Ireland
Author: McCann, E.
Co-authors: McGuire, G. Higgin, A. Alexander, J.
16th RCN International Network for Psychiatric Nursing Research Conference. (Conference) St Catherine's College, University of Oxford, England (2010). Invited speaker.
Paper: Multidisciplinary Mental Health Training Needs in Ireland
Author: McCann, E.
Co-authors: McGuire, G. Higgins, A. Alexander, J.
2nd European Psychiatric Nursing Congress. (Conference) Prague, Czech Republic (2010).
Paper: Current education available for professionals working in mental health services in the Republic of Ireland: what are the gaps?
Author: Higgins A.
Co-authors: McCann E; Maguire G; Creaner M; Alexander J; Rani S; O’Neill O; Watts M.
10th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference. (Conference) Trinity College, Dublin (2009).
Paper: Student support and clients who are suicidal or deliberately self-harm
Author: McCann, E.
Co-authors: Phillips, L.
10th Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference. (Conference) Trinity College, Dublin (2009). Invited speaker.
Paper: Mental health service user views of sexuality issues
Author: McCann, E.
Co-authors: Bowers, L.
Keynote paper presented at the 13th RCN International Network for Psychiatric Nursing Research Conference. (Conference) University of Oxford, England (2007). Invited speaker.
Paper: Talking about sex with people who experience psychosis
Author: McCann, E.
Co-authors: Bowers, L.
New challenges and Innovations in Community Health Nursing (ICCHNR). (Conference) Tokyo, Japan (2005).
Paper: Sexuality Issues and People who Experience Psychosis
Author: McCann, E.
The International Conference on Community Health Nursing Research (ICCHNR). (Conference) Tokyo, Japan (2005).
Paper: Experiences of people receiving depot neuroleptic injections in the community
Author: Phillips, L.
Co-authors: McCann, E.
Keynote paper presented at the Sexuality and Relationships in Mental Health Conference. (Conference) Nottingham, England
Paper: Sexual and relationship views and people who experience psychosis
Author: McCann, E.
Co-authors: Bowers, L.