Professor Liz Twigg wants to find out how young people’s mental health is influenced by their parent’s mental health and their relationship with their parents – and if social media could actually help their wellbeing.
Many people suffer with anxiety symptoms, such as feeling shy or anxious in social situations. Could online self-help programs provide the tools for them to manage their mental health?
Dr Jessica Eccles is creating and testing a new therapy to treat anxiety in people with hypermobility.
How can we better understand whether a treatment will work for a young person?
Can early support for emergency services workers prevent depression and post-traumatic stress disorder?
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.
How do genetic risk factors impact the physical health of someone with schizophrenia?
Could an innovative psychological therapy reduce the number of people with autism who develop an anxiety disorder?
Dr Helen Fisher is exploring the factors that affect the chances of children developing psychosis – to help identify and support young people at risk.
Dr Golam Khandaker and Professor Peter Jones will use cutting edge statistics to test if inflammation can explain why people develop depression and heart disease together.