Research Themes

Trauma
We are focusing on the study of mental illness and well-being in special occupational groups with high rates of trauma exposure.

Mental Health in Later-life and Cognitive Decline
Examining ways in which the care of older people can be managed and carers can be supported.

Suicidal Behaviour
We are working with policy makers and health care providers who look after individuals in crisis.

Care and Recovery
Our researchers have conducted outstanding studies of service users’ perceptions of care and recovery.

Mental Illness
Our work in the Psychology Research Institute has influenced the classification systems used for psychiatric diagnosis worldwide.

Resilience and Well-being in the Young
We have a number of research studies on the impact of adverse childhood experiences on mental health outcomes.

Big Data and Population Sciences
Using of novel analytic methods such as machine learning to better understand behaviour and service use.