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Áine Ní Tighearnaigh speaks with Dr Emma Tseris, Senior Lecturer in Social Work and Policy Studies, School of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney. “Much of Emma's work is centred on the question: How are dominant understandings and responses to mental distress embedded in relations of power, and how can alternative and marginalised perspectives be made more visible?” Áine and Emma discuss these factors and how societal constructs and historical and gendered stereotyping of women may contribute to the formulation of negative perceptions and invalidation of women who have experienced domestic and family violence, rape and abuse, and in particular how this impacts women living with mental illness of disability. “Emma’s research and teaching areas include critical mental health theory, intersections between gender and psychiatric labelling practices, power inequalities between professionals and service users, and therapisation trends within neo-liberal societies. She is the author of Trauma, Women’s Mental Health and Social Justice: Pitfalls and Possibilities, published by Routledge in 2019, which utilises critical and post-structural feminist theories to interrogate assumptions about the effects of gender-based violence on women’s lives, and to highlight the oppressive implications of an individualising, symptom-focused approach to understanding trauma” (https://www.sydney.edu.au/research/opportunities/supervisors/2145). Does Research Matter? is a bi-monthly segment of the Transforming Perceptions radio show which focuses on discussing and exploring the benefits and value of research, types of research and showcasing current research. Guests/ researchers will argue the case as to whether evidence-based research is appropriate for the particular issue and why. Join us live or livestream on 2xx Community Radio 98.3 FM or listen back On Demand off our 2xx Transforming Perceptions program page. Transforming Perceptions, bringing you news, views, updates and information from the lived and living perspective, community, multicultural and mainstream mental health sectors; and music from round the world.