IMHS comprises strong research excellence in each of the areas as described below. We undertake research on the myriad of biological, psychological and social factors that influence our mental health.
We examine the impact of our DNA, we study childhood experiences, and we explore the impact of interventions such as physical activity or counselling, on mental health. We study mental health, illness, and the effects of interventions, from “gene to gym”. We will apply our research to create positive change, to promote recovery and to understand and prevent suicide.
The key areas reflect our current strengths, but they are by no means fully representative of all of the range of outstanding mental health research at Ulster University.
The ethos of the IMHS is to build upon and grow existing areas, whilst also providing a vehicle by which new areas of research can be explored and supported to reach their full potential. Paramount to this is our investment in capacity building and the training of existing researchers and future generations of mental health research leaders. This research excellence will be maintained and strengthened by our ongoing commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration to produce game changing research with the service user and the public at the fore.