Emily Brooks BA(Hons), PGDip, RMN, is a Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing at Bournemouth University. She is a registered mental health nurse and has worked in a variety of mental health settings including, CAMHS, Perinatal Services, Inpatient, and Community settings. Emily also has a background of teaching, working in public, private, mainstream, and special educational need settings. Within this, she has specialised in teaching drama to support people to overcome personal, social, and educational barriers. Most recently, Emily has worked in the prison environment as a mental health nurse, caring for people with severe, and enduring mental and physical health conditions, to individuals who require short term interventions. She is skilled at supporting individuals to develop strategies, enabling them to manage their mental health and realise their full potential. Presently, Emily is researching how drama projects can support men in a category C prison to develop their self-confidence.