Tackling mental illness
Our Research ProjectsOur world-class researchers are working tirelessly to better understand, diagnose and treat mental illness.
Elucidating the relationship and co-evolution of sensory reactivity and mental health symptoms in autism
Principal investigator:Dr Teresa Tavassoli
Most autistic people experience the sensory world around them, such as sounds and touch, differently – but how is this impacting their mental health?
Which Genetic Risk Factors Are Involved in Epilepsy and Mental Health Conditions?
Principal investigator:Dr Symon Kariuki
Dr Symon Kariuki is looking at genetic information from sub-Saharan African populations to understand more about epilepsy and mental illness.
Investigating Brain Circuits Involved in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Principal investigator:Dr Susanne Ahmari
Dr Susanne Ahmari is investigating brain circuits involved in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Can Using Stem Cells to Recreate Part of the Human Brain Reveal the Causes of Schizophrenia?
Principal investigator:Dr Sergiu Pasca
Can using stem cells to recreate part of the human brain reveal the causes of schizophrenia?
Mental Health Support for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Principal investigator:Dr Sam Norton
Dr Sam Norton is developing an app to help efficiently incorporate mental healthcare into treatment for people living with rheumatoid arthritis.
Safety Planning Intervention With Follow-up Telephone Contact (Safe Tel) To Reduce Suicidal Behaviour: A Development And Exploratory Trail
Principal investigator:Professor Rory O'Connor
Could a new US technique help to reduce risk of suicide in the UK?
Developing a Treatment Selection Approach to Inform Patients of the Impact of Treatment Options
Principal investigator:Dr Robert DeRubeis
It's vitally important we know which mental health treatment will work best for each individual, and the Personalized Advantage Index could help with this.
Using Data Science to Understand Educational Risk Factors for Self-harm and Suicidal Behaviour in Young People
Principal investigator:Dr Rina Dutta
What do records in schools tell us about a child’s risk of suicide?
Mapping the Mental Health an Service Use of Young People in Out of Home Care
Principal investigator:Dr Rachel Hiller
Dr Rachel Hiller is using untapped data to understand the mental health conditions experienced by young people in care, so support services can give them the help they need.
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