No profile picture available

Dr Steve Trenoweth

  • u_strenoweth at bournemouth dot ac dot uk
  • Principal Academic In Mental Health Nursing
UN SDGs:
Back to top

Biography

Dr Steve Trenoweth has been a mental health nurse for over 30 years. He has worked in a wide variety of mental health settings, principally working with mentally disordered offenders, before entering Higher Education in 1999 as a Lecturer Practitioner and then a full-time academic in 2003.

Since that time, Steve has managed and led academic teams in higher education and was appointed an Associate Professor in 2013 at the University of West London in Ealing.

Steve is currently a Principal Academic at Bournemouth University and a Visiting Professor at the Bern University of Applied Sciences in Bern, Switzerland. He is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a UKCGE Recognised Research Supervisor.

Steve has authored several books, book chapters and articles in nursing and health care, and is an Editorial Board member of the British Journal of Mental Health Nursing. He was awarded a PhD in 2008 exploring personal change using a Personal Construct Psychology approach...

more

Research

Current research interests are:

Nature-Based and Ecological Mental Health and Wellbeing

Psychosomatic Medicine, and Biopsychosocial Health

Psychosocial Interventions and Mind-Body Therapies

Mental Health Recovery, Rehabilitation and Self-Management

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person's work contributes towards the following SDGs:

Good health and well-being

"Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages"

more information

Quality education

"Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all"

more information

Journal Articles

Books

Chapters

  • Trenoweth, S., Moone, N.. Assessment. In: Wright, K., McKeown, M., eds. Essentials of Mental Health Nursing (2nd Ed). Sage.
  • Baron, S., Trenoweth, S., 2022. Supporting People with Mental Health Concerns. In: Trenoweth, S., eds. Understanding Mental Health Practice for Adult Nursing Students. London, New Delhi, Thousand Oaks, Singapore: Sage Learning Matters.
  • Baron, S., Trenoweth, S., 2022. Communication & Interpersonal Skills in Challenging Circumstances. In: Delve-Yates, C., eds. Essentials of Nursing Practice 3rd Edition. London, Thousand Oaks, New Delhi, Singapore: Sage.
  • Casey, C., Trenoweth, S., 2022. Promoting your own wellbeing. In: Trenoweth, S., eds. Understanding Mental Health Practice for Adult Nursing Students. Sage.
  • Tuck, J.. Overview of the Therapeutic Use of Medicines in Mental Health. In: Trenoweth, S., eds. Understanding Mental Health Practice for Adult Nursing Students. Learning Matters Limited.
  • Trenoweth, S., Warren, A.. The Importance of Mental Health Care. Understanding Mental Health Practice for Adult Nursing Students. Learning Matters Limited.
  • Trenoweth, S.. Understanding Mental Health. Understanding Mental Health Practice for Adult Nursing Students. Learning Matters Limited.
  • Trenoweth, S., Barron, S.. Supporting People with Mental Health Concerns. In: Trenoweth, S., eds. Understanding Mental Health Practice for Adult Nursing Students. Learning Matters Limited.
  • Trenoweth, S., Moone, N., 2017. Overview of Assessment in Mental Health Care. In: Trenoweth, S., Moone, N., eds. Psychosocial Assessment in Mental Health. London: Sage.
  • Trenoweth, S., Moone, N., 2017. Assessment Approaches and Methods. In: Trenoweth, S., Moone, N., eds. Psychosocial Assessment in Mental Health. London: Sage.
  • Trenoweth, S., 2017. Social Functioning. In: Trenoweth, S., Moone, N., eds. Psychosocial Assessment in Mental Health. London: Sage.
  • Thompson, F., Trenoweth, S., Powell, A., 2017. Risk Assessment. In: Trenoweth, S., Moone, N., eds. Psychosocial Assessment in Mental Health. London: Sage.
  • Trenoweth, S., 2017. Assessing Strengths and Protective Factors. In: Trenoweth, S., Moone, N., eds. Psychosocial Assessment in Mental Health. London: Sage.
  • Trenoweth, S., Powell, A., Allymamod, W., 2017. The Principles of Caring for People with Mental Health Problems. In: Peate, I., Nair, D., eds. Nursing Practice Knowledge, Skills and Competencies (2nd Edition). London: Wiley.
  • Trenoweth, S., Tingle, A., Clark, T., 2016. What is Recovery? In: Trenoweth, S., eds. Promoting Recovery on Mental Health Nursing. London: Sage.
  • Trenoweth, S., 2016. Strengths and Mental Wellbeing. In: Trenoweth, S., eds. Promoting Recovery in Mental Health Nursing. London: Sage.
  • Trenoweth, S., Delves-Yates, C., Elcock, K., Hall, C., Northway, R.. What is a Nurse? Essentials of Nursing Practice for Student Nurses. London: Sage.
  • Trenoweth, S., Allymamod, W.. Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Challenging Situations. Essentials of Nursing Practice for Student Nurses. London: Sage.
  • Trenoweth, S., Powell, A., Allymamod, W.. The Principles of Caring for People with Mental Health Problems. In: Peate, I., Wild, K., Nair, D., eds. Nursing Practice Knowledge, Skills and Competencies. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons.
  • Trenoweth, S., Powell, A., Allymamod, W.. The Principles of Caring for People with Mental Health Problems. In: Peate, I., Wild, K., Nair, D., eds. Nursing Practice Knowledge, Skills and Competencies. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons.
  • Trenoweth, S., Taylor, D., Robson, H., 2013. Physical Health. In: Elder, R., Evans, K., Nizette, D., Trenoweth, S., eds. Mental Health Nursing: A Manual for Practice. Oxford: Elsevier.
  • Trenoweth, S., 2011. Understanding Mental Health and Ill-Health. In: Trenoweth, S., Docherty, T., Pearce, R., Franks, J., eds. Nursing and Mental Health Care: An introduction for all fields of practice. Exeter: Sage/Learning Matters.
  • Trenoweth, S., 2011. Mental and Physical Health Care Needs. In: Treoweth, S., Docherty, T., Pearce, R., Franks, J., eds. Nursing and Mental Health Care: An introduction for all fields of practice. Exeter: Sage/Learning Matters.
  • Trenoweth, S., 2011. Assessing Mental Health Needs. In: Trenoweth, S., Docherty, T., Pearce, R., Franks, J., eds. Nursing and Mental Health Care: An introduction for all fields of practice. Exeter: Sage/Learning Matters.
  • Trenoweth, S., Allymamod, W., 2011. Helping the Person with Mental Health Needs. In: Trenoweth, S., Docherty, T., Pearce, R., Franks, J., eds. Nursing and Mental Health Care: An introduction for all fields of practice. Exeter: Sage/Learning Matters.
  • Trenoweth, S., 2011. Understanding Mental Health and Ill-Health. In: Trenoweth, S., Docherty, T., Pearce, R., Franks, J., eds. Nursing and Mental Health Care: An introduction for all fields of practice. Exeter: Sage/Learning Matters.
  • Margereson, C., Trenoweth, S., 2009. Epidemiology of Long Term Conditions. In: Margerson, C., Trenoweth, S., eds. Developing Holistic Care for Long Term Conditions. London: Routledge.
  • Margereson, C., Trenoweth, S., Worledge, J., 2009. Frameworks for Comprehensive Assessment. In: Margereson, C., Trenoweth, S., eds. Developing Holistic Care for Long Term Conditions. London: Routledge.
  • Trenoweth, S., Allymamod, W., 2009. Mental Health. In: Margereson, C., Trenoweth, S., eds. Developing Holistic Care for Long Term Conditions. London: Routledge.
  • Sin, J., Trenoweth, S., 2009. Caring for the Mind. In: Margereson, C., Trenoweth, S., eds. Developing Holistic Care for Long Term Conditions. London: Routledge.
  • Trenoweth, S., Tobutt, C., 2008. Assessing Alcohol Use and Misuse in Primary Care. In: Martin, C., eds. Identification and Treatment of Alcohol Dependency. Cumbria: M&K Publishing.
  • Trenoweth, S., Larter, A., 2008. Rebuilding Lives: The Contemporary Role of the Mental Health Nurse. In: Lynch, J., Trenoweth, S., eds. Contemporary Issues in Mental Health Nursing. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons.
  • Trenoweth, S., Lynch, J., 2008. Compassion. In: Lynch, J., Trenoweth, S., eds. Contemporary Issues in Mental Health Nursing. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons.
  • Trenoweth, S., Price, I., 2008. Truth, Uncertainty and the Mental Health Nurse. In: Lynch, J., Trenoweth, S., eds. Contemporary Issues in Mental Health Nursing. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons.
  • Matthews, J., Trenoweth, S., 2008. Some Considerations for Mental Health Nurses Working with Patients Who Self-Neglect. In: Lynch, J., Trenoweth, S., eds. Contemporary Issues in Mental Health Nursing. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons.
  • Robson, H., Margereson, C., Trenoweth, S., 2008. Physical Co-Morbidity. In: Lynch, J., Trenoweth, S., eds. Contemporary Issues in Mental Health Nursing. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons.
  • McGrory, C., Trenoweth, S., 2008. A Systemic Approach to Violence Risk Assessment. In: Lynch, J., Trenoweth, S., eds. Contemporary Issues in Mental Health Nursing. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons.
  • Nolan, P., Trenoweth, S., Lynch, J., 2008. The Future of Mental Health Nursing. In: Lynch, J., Trenoweth, S., eds. Contemporary Issues in Mental Health Nursing. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons.
  • Trenoweth, S., Jones, S., 2007. Critiquing the Healthcare Literature. In: Meyler, E., Trenoweth, S., eds. Succeeding in Nursing and Midwifery Education. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons.
  • Trenoweth, S., Robson, H., 2007. Getting Support From Your Personal Tutor. In: Meyler, E., Trenoweth, S., eds. Succeeding in Nursing and Midwifery Education. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons.
  • Trenoweth, S., 2007. Organising Your Work. In: Meyler, E., Trenoweth, S., eds. Succeeding in Nursing and Midwifery Education. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons.
  • Stroud, D., Trenoweth, S., 2007. Personal Change. In: Meyler, E., Trenoweth, S., eds. Succeeding in Nursing and Midwifery Education. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons.
  • Trenoweth, S., Meyler, E., 2007. Succeeding in Your Nursing and Midwifery Career. In: Meyler, E., Trenoweth, S., eds. Succeeding in Nursing and Midwifery Education. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons.

Conferences

Theses

  • Trenoweth, S.. Personal Construction and Reconstruction of Meaning in a Changing Occupational World: An Exploratory Study of Mental Health Nursing Students from a Personal Construct Psychology Perspective. University of West London.

PhD Students

  • Ruya Sulutas. Development of a Virtual Reality Application for OCD Assessment, (In progress)
  • Amarjeet Kaur. Exploring the Impact of Mental Health Awareness on Student’s Wellbeing and Performance, (In progress)
  • Jess Correia. Decisions of Mothers to Continue Psychiatric Medication Whilst Pregnant (Insight MRes), (In progress)
  • Enrico Sgrio. How Do Pre-Registration Nursing Students with A Diagnosis of ADHD Cope with Learning on Their Programme?, (In progress)
  • Sharon Waight. How Do Qualified Adult Nurses Deliver Compassionate Nursing Care in Primary and Community Care Settings, (In progress)
  • Emily Brooks. Drama-Based Rehabilitation for Substance Misuse in UK Prisons, (In progress)
  • Josh Wintrup. What Is the Lived Experience of CAT Practitioners Working with Significant, And Dissociative Trauma Presentations?, (In progress)
  • Dr Zuzana Matousova-Done, 2012. How do People with Autistic Spectrum Disorder Experience Pain?, (Completed)
  • Dr Helen Walker, 2013. Patient Impression of Personal Change Using Personal Construct Theory, (Completed)
  • Dr Cas Shotter-Weetman, 2017. An Exploratory Study of the Subjective Experience of Patients Who Have Had Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Following a Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction); The Personal Journey to Discharge, (Completed)
  • Dr Orlanda Harvey, 2020. A Mixed Methods Study into Anabolic Androgenic Steroid (AAS) Use: The Voice of the Recreational AAS User, (Completed)
  • Dr Matt Simpson, 2023. Exploring AMHP Decision-Making at The Point of Referral for a Mental Health Act Assessment, (Completed)
  • Dr Chloe Casey, 2023. Promoting the Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Resilience of Postgraduate Researchers: An Institutional Perspective, (Completed)
  • Dr Pete Phillips. An Exploration of Resilience Amongst Newly Qualified Paramedics, (Completed)
  • Barry Edwards. Sustainable Well-being from Consciousness – a Conscious State Theory (CST)

Profile of Teaching PG

  • Advanced Principles of Inquiry and Evidence Based Practice
  • Critical Analysis of Caring for People with Complex Health Care Needs
  • Advanced Therapeutic Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Nursing
  • Principles of Inquiry and Evidence Based Practice
  • Nursing Practice and Nursing Skills (MSc Students)

Profile of Teaching UG

  • Communication and Therapeutic Approaches in Mental Health
  • Nursing Practice and Nursing Skills (Academic Assessor)
  • Caring for People with Complex Healthcare Needs
  • Therapeutic Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Nursing

Invited Lectures

  • Reflections on Mental Health Care in the UK, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Bern, 20 Jun 2024 more

Grants

  • Mental health of female spouses of Nepalese labour migrants (FHSS, Bournemouth University). Completed
  • Perceiving Risk in Dangerous Situations: Risks of Violence Among Mental Health Inpatients (High Security Psychiatric Services Commissioning Board). Completed
  • Dealing with Conflict and Verbal Aggression in Healthcare Environments (University of West London). Completed
  • Stress, Cognitive Failure and Wellbeing at Work (University of West London). Completed
  • Exploring the Mental Health and Wellbeing of PGR Students (Bournemouth University). Completed
  • Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing to Build the Resilience, Capacity and Capability of Postgraduate Research (PGR) Students (PhD Studentship) (Bournemouth University). Completed
  • Improving Transitions and Mental Health Support for PGR Students (Higher Education Funding Council for England). Completed
  • Factors Affecting a Sense of Wellbeing Using Guided Immersive Forest Bathing (Bournemouth University). Completed
  • Improving the Mental Health of, and Reducing, Suicide Amongst Nepalese Migrant Workers (Bournemouth University). Completed
  • Evaluation of the Extent of Restorative Practice in Safeguarding Adults in England (Bournemouth University). Completed
  • NIHR Undergraduate Internship Programme (UIP) (Women Who Are Subject to Care Proceedings) (NIHR). Completed
  • Development of a Virtual Reality Application for OCD Assessment (BU Studentship) (Bournemouth University). Awarded

External Responsibilities

  • University of the West of Scotland, External Examiner (2013-2018)
  • British Journal of Mental Health Nursing, Editorial Board Member (2012-), http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/toc/bjmh/current
  • Mark Allen Group, Editorial Board member
  • SAGE Publications, Advisory Editor
  • Mark Allen Group, Reviewer

Internal Responsibilities

Journal Reviewing/Refereeing

  • British Journal of Mental Health Nursing, Anonymous peer review, 02 Sep 2012
  • British Journal of Nursing, Anonymous peer review, 02 Sep 2012
  • British Journal of Nursing
  • British Journal of Mental Health Nursing, Open peer review

Conference Presentations

  • Psychische Gesundheit stärken durch Nurse Practitioner Symposium, An Interconnected Ecology of Health and Wellbeing? Mind, Body, Community, and Environmental Ecosystems, 20 Jun 2023, Lindenhofspital, Bern, Switzerland
  • Psychische Gesundheit stärken durch Nurse Practitioner Symposium, Self-Management and Meaning in Mental Health (or Recovery 2.0), 14 Jun 2022, Lindenhofspital, Bern, Switzerland
  • 1st Annual Conference PGR Mental Health (UKCGE), The Mental Health and Wellbeing of PGR Students, 16 May 2019, Jury’s Inn Waterfront, Brighton
  • 1st BUiWell Conference, Health Innovations, 16 Jul 2018, Bournemouth University
  • Towards a Shared Understanding, Towards a Shared Understanding (Opening Address), 03 Jul 2015, University of West London, Ealing
  • British Psychological Society, Division Of Health Psychology Annual Conference, The Impact of Work Stress on Health and Psychological Well-Being At Work: Is There an Association with Level of Hair Cortisol?”, 10 Sep 2014, York
  • CNWL 6th Annual Nursing Conference, ’NICE’ Guidelines on Violence?, 22 Jul 2005, University of London

Qualifications

  • Certificate in Autogenic Therapy (BPS/ British Society of Autogenic Therapy, 2021)
  • PhD in Psychology (University of West London, 2008)
  • Postgraduate Diploma In Education in Learning and Teaching in Healthcare (University of West London (Thames Valley University), 2002)
  • MSc in Health Studies (Manchester University / RCNI, 1999)
  • Registered Nurse in Mental Health (Nursing and Midwifery Council, 1991)
  • BSc (Hons) in Psychology (Southampton University, 1988)

Memberships

  • British Psychological Society, Associate Fellow (2016-),
  • Higher Education Academy, Senior Fellow (2003-),
  • Nursing and Midwifery Council, Lecturer / Practice Educator (2002-),
  • British Psychological Society, Graduate Member (1992-),
  • Nursing and Midwifery Council, Registered Nurse - Mental Health (1991-),
The data on this page was last updated at 05:00 on February 17, 2026.