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.
Predicting the risk of young people developing anxiety and depression
The number of adolescents experiencing anxiety and depression is increasing. We need to find better…
Exploring associations between asthma and mental health disorders
Asthma is a very common lung condition. In the UK, 7.2 million people have asthma.
The Mother Nature Programme
Developing and testing a nature-based intervention for mothers with postnatal depression
Mental health and online activity – exploring training needs
Young people – aged 16-24 – are more likely to use digital technology to access…
Developing new virtual reality treatments for eating disorders
Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses. They affect all ages and genders, most commonly adolescents…
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…
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…
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…
Mindfulness for neurodivergent young adults
This project addresses a gap in adolescent and young adult mental health research. It will…