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Andrea Mechelli
Andrea Mechelli

Professor Andrea Mechelli

Professor of Early Intervention in Mental Health

Research interests

  • Mental Health

Biography

After completing my studies in psychology at the University of Padua (1999), I carried out a PhD in neuroscience at University College London (2002). In 2004 I joined the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London, where I am Professor of Early Intervention in Mental Health. 

Research Interests:

  • Integration of machine learning and neuroimaging to develop diagnostic and prognostic models of psychosis.  
  • Development and validation of novel clinical tools for improving detection and treatment of psychosis 
  • Use of smartphone technologies to investigate the impact of the built and social environment on mental health in real time (see urbanmind.info). 

I have extensive experience discussing research findings in the media. For example: https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/951092282555535362 

I also enjoy taking part in public presentations and debates. A summary of recent events can be found here: https://www.urbanmind.info/news 

 

    News

    Going with the flow: study shows canals help boost your mood

    The study, carried out by King’s College London, Nomad Projects and J & L Gibbons in partnership with the Canal & River Trust, shows that spending time by...

    Canal and River Trust Research BRC

    Feeling chirpy: Being around birds is linked to lasting mental health benefits

    New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London has found that seeing or hearing birds is associated...

    bird

    King's research studies mental health of city dwellers

    King's researchers develop app to help with improving mental well-being in cities

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    Events

    20AprDenmark Hill campus sign

    Demystifying Impact

    This event is an opportunity to hear from others on their journey toward research impact, with sessions on how to maximise your own impact.

    Please note: this event has passed.

    Features

    Cities increase your risk of depression, anxiety and psychosis – but bring mental health benefits too

    The detrimental effects of urban living on physical health have long been recognised, including higher rates of cardiovascular and respiratory disease. More...

    The Shanghai skyline

    Health and self for 2020

    Kick start your New Year’s resolutions with these top tips based on research from King's

    health-tips banner

      News

      Going with the flow: study shows canals help boost your mood

      The study, carried out by King’s College London, Nomad Projects and J & L Gibbons in partnership with the Canal & River Trust, shows that spending time by...

      Canal and River Trust Research BRC

      Feeling chirpy: Being around birds is linked to lasting mental health benefits

      New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London has found that seeing or hearing birds is associated...

      bird

      King's research studies mental health of city dwellers

      King's researchers develop app to help with improving mental well-being in cities

      iphone-410311_1280

      Events

      20AprDenmark Hill campus sign

      Demystifying Impact

      This event is an opportunity to hear from others on their journey toward research impact, with sessions on how to maximise your own impact.

      Please note: this event has passed.

      Features

      Cities increase your risk of depression, anxiety and psychosis – but bring mental health benefits too

      The detrimental effects of urban living on physical health have long been recognised, including higher rates of cardiovascular and respiratory disease. More...

      The Shanghai skyline

      Health and self for 2020

      Kick start your New Year’s resolutions with these top tips based on research from King's

      health-tips banner