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Tackling mental illness

Our Research Projects

Our world-class researchers are working tirelessly to better understand, diagnose and treat mental illness.

Can Psychiatric Treatment Change The Development Of Emotion-related Brain Circuits In Trauma-exposed Youth?

Can Psychiatric Treatment Change The Development Of Emotion-related Brain Circuits In Trauma-exposed Youth?

Principal investigator:Dr. Taylor Keding

Institution:Yale University

Location:USA

Research award:Fellows

This study will look at whether psychiatric treatment can help children that have suffered from traumatic experiences.

Analysing The Risk Of Suicide By Assessing Genetics And Clinical Factors

Analysing The Risk Of Suicide By Assessing Genetics And Clinical Factors

Principal investigator:Dr Brenda Cabrera-Mendoza

Institution:Yale University

Location:USA

Research award:Fellows award

A study to improve the prediction accuracy of individual suicidal risk across different demographics, therefore enhancing screening programmes

Testing a Novel Parent- Based Treatment for Adolescent Anxiety Disorders

Testing a Novel Parent- Based Treatment for Adolescent Anxiety Disorders

Principal investigator:Dr Rebecca Etkin

Institution:University of Yale

Location:USA

Research award:Fellows

If successful, this project could offer a new evidence-based treatment approach for adolescent anxiety that empowers parents.

Cross-disorder Approach To Delineate The Roles Of Neuroinflammation In Three Early-onset Psychiatric Conditions

Cross-disorder Approach To Delineate The Roles Of Neuroinflammation In Three Early-onset Psychiatric Conditions

Principal investigator:Dr S N M, Ashitha

Institution:National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Location:India

Research award:Dr S N M, Ashitha

How Does Physical Health Influence Depression Risk in Older Adults?

How Does Physical Health Influence Depression Risk in Older Adults?

Principal investigator:Dr Emily Ball

Institution:University of Edinburgh

Location:United Kingdon

Research award:Scholarships

How Can We Improve Mental Health Treatments For Displaced Refugees?

How Can We Improve Mental Health Treatments For Displaced Refugees?

Principal investigator:Dr Philippa Specker

Institution:University of New South Wales

Location:Australia

Research award:Scholarships

Examining How Patient And Caregiver Lived Experiences Are Linked To Mental Healthcare Services Engagement During The First Episode Of Psychosis In Uganda

Examining How Patient And Caregiver Lived Experiences Are Linked To Mental Healthcare Services Engagement During The First Episode Of Psychosis In Uganda

Principal investigator:Dr Emmanuel Mwesiga

Institution:Makerere University

Location:Uganda

Research award:Scholarships

Adverse Childhood Experience and Their Effects on Children’s and Young People’s Mental Health

Adverse Childhood Experience and Their Effects on Children’s and Young People’s Mental Health

Principal investigator:Dr Liliana Arias-Urueña

Institution:Universidad de Los Andes

Location:Colombia

Research award:Scholarships

This study will explore what positive events children experience during childhood, and how this impacts their mental health.

Understanding the Early Life Risk Factors of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) From a Lived Experience Perspective

Understanding the Early Life Risk Factors of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) From a Lived Experience Perspective

Principal investigator:Dr Zeynep Nas

Institution:University College London

Location:United Kingdom

Research award:Scholarships

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