This article is about the English academic, author, and broadcaster. For the Canadian composer, radio producer, organist, and music educator, see Paul Crawford (composer).
In 2001,Crawford joined the University of Nottingham,where he founded the Health Language Research Group. In 2008,he became the first Professor of Health Humanities globally. Currently,he serves as Director of the Centre for Social Futures at the Institute of Mental Health.
Crawford has secured over £6 million in research grants from organizations such as the Arts and Humanities Research Council,Economic and Social Research Council,and The Leverhulme Trust. In 2021,he led the "What’s Up With Everyone" campaign with Aardman Animations,which aimed to support young people’s mental health. The campaign won "Best Social Media and Content" at the 2021 Design Week Awards.[1][2]
Writings
Crawford has authored or co-authored fifteen books,comprising two works of fiction and a wide range of non-fiction books on health communication,mental health,and literary analysis.
Fiction
Nothing Purple,Nothing Black (2002) —A compelling debut novel where the lives of a fugitive Roman Catholic bishop and an ex-mental patient intertwine,leading to a tragic climax. It explores themes of morality,faith,and the human condition.[3]
The Wonders of Doctor Bent (2025) —A psychological thriller exploring trauma,revenge,and redemption through the dark and complex journey of two unlikely companions.
Non-fiction
Communicating Care:The Language of Nursing (1998) —The first volume worldwide on non-medical discourse in healthcare.[4]
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