Tackling mental illness
Our Research ProjectsOur world-class researchers are working tirelessly to better understand, diagnose and treat mental illness.
A Novel Targeted Treatment For Reducing Anxiety in Joint Hypermobility: A Proof of Concept Study
Principal investigator:Dr Jessica Eccles
Dr Jessica Eccles is creating and testing a new therapy to treat anxiety in people with hypermobility.
Understanding Which Mental Health Treatments Help Children
Principal investigator:Dr Miranda Wolpert
How can we better understand whether a treatment will work for a young person?
Serotonin neural circuits for reward, punishment, and mood
Principal investigator:Dr Jeremiah Cohen
Dr Jeremiah Cohen is using innovative techniques to explore the role that brain chemical serotonin plays in affecting mood.
Protecting Mental and Physical Health of Emergency Workers
Principal investigator: Dr Jennifer Wild
Can early support for emergency services workers prevent depression and post-traumatic stress disorder?
Mental Health and Bullying: A Genetically Informative Approach
Principal investigator:Dr Jean-Baptiste Pingault
Dr Jean-Baptiste Pingault is investigating whether improving our understanding of the relationship between mental health and bullying can lead to more targeted and effective support for young people.
Impact of Genetic Risk Factors on People With Schizophrenia
Principal investigator:Dr James Walters
How do genetic risk factors impact the physical health of someone with schizophrenia?
Histone Monoaminylation In The Cns: Novel Insights Into The Cause And Treatment Of Human Depression
Principal investigator:Dr Ian Maze
Could chemicals in the brain cause depression by affecting which genes are involved in different brain processes?
Aligning Dimensions of Interoceptive Experience ADIE to Prevent Development of Anxiety Disorders in Autism
Principal investigator:Hugo Critchley
Could an innovative psychological therapy reduce the number of people with autism who develop an anxiety disorder?
Early Adversity And Psychotic Experiences: Bio-psycho-social Pathways And Resiliencies
Principal investigator:Dr Helen Fisher
Dr Helen Fisher is exploring the factors that affect the chances of children developing psychosis – to help identify and support young people at risk.
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