Research projects

Our projects span early stage studies such as first in human and feasibility studies to developing new research methodologies and tools. Take a look at all our projects across all our research themes and workstreams.

Developing new virtual reality treatments for eating disorders

Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses. They affect all ages and genders, most commonly adolescents…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

How to evaluate trauma-informed care in community mental health services

Trauma can be caused by accidents, violence, abuse, loss, disaster, war, social injustice, and many…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

Mental health and online activity – exploring training needs

Young people – aged 16-24 – are more likely to use digital technology to access…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

Does psychiatric polypharmacy increase the risk of falls and fractures in older adults?

Psychiatric polypharmacy is when a person is prescribed two or more psychiatric medications at the…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Biological interventions, trial recruitment and safety

Identifying biomarkers for treatment response and disease prognosis in depression

Chronic inflammation alters how the brain works, contributing to depression, cognitive decline, and other mental…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Biological interventions, trial recruitment and safety

Exploring associations between asthma and mental health disorders

Asthma is a very common lung condition. In the UK, 7.2 million people have asthma.

Themes Mental health Respiratory disease

Workstream Airways diseases

Mindfulness for neurodivergent young adults

This project addresses a gap in adolescent and young adult mental health research. It will…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

Does where people live contribute to the development of personality disorder?

We know that the neighbourhood people live or grow up in can affect their…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

Exploring the relationship between stress response dysfunction and mental health

The human body is designed to respond to stress in an automatic and instinctual way.

Theme Mental health

Workstream Biological interventions, trial recruitment and safety