Linda gained a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from Goldsmiths University, London in 1989, and went on to gain an MSc in Experimental Methods in Psychology from UCL. After a career in research at the Office for National Statistics, she moved into teaching A-Level Psychology at a number of secondary schools.
Linda is currently completing a PhD in Psychology at Goldsmiths University, London, focusing on episodic future thinking and its role in managing perinatal mental health.
Linda has taught at undergraduate and postgraduate level at the University of West London, Kings College London, the University of Westminster and Goldsmiths University. Linda’s main areas of expertise are cognitive psychology and its application to mental health, especially during pregnancy and postpartum.
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Qualifications
Bsc Psychology (Goldsmiths University, London),
MSc Experimental Methods in Psychology (UCL)
PGCE Post-compulsory education (Canterbury Christchurch University)
Qualified Teacher Status (Bromley Schools Collegiate)
Research
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Research and publications
M. O'Brien, L. Mortimer, N. Singleton & H. Meltzer (2003) Psychiatric morbidity among women prisoners in England and Wales, International Review of Psychiatry, 15:1-2, 153-157, DOI: 10.1080/0954026021000046100
Mortimer, L., & White, A. (1996). Ethnic group question: findings from focus group discussions. London: Office for National Statistics (Social Survey Division).
Mortimer, L., Farrant, G., & Turner, R. (2000). Asking about Pensions: A Review and Test of Survey Questions: a Methodological Study Carried Out on Behalf of the Department of Social Security. Department of Social Security, Social Research Branch.
Mortimer, L., Farrant, G., & Turner, R. Asking about Pensions. A Review and Test of Survey Questions.
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Conferences
Mortimer, L., Goddard, L. (2022 September) Imagining a novel future: How thinking about the future can help
reduce women’s experience of pregnancy related anxiety and prepare them
for parenthood. European Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapy (EABCT) Barcelona 2022 [Paper presentation].Mortimer, L., Goddard, L. (2022 September) Imagining a novel future: How thinking about the future can help
reduce women’s experience of pregnancy related anxiety and prepare them
for parenthood. Marcee society London 2022 [Poster presentation]