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...
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...
King's research studies mental health of city dwellers
King's researchers develop app to help with improving mental well-being in cities
Events
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...
Health and self for 2020
Kick start your New Year’s resolutions with these top tips based on research from King's
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...
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...
King's research studies mental health of city dwellers
King's researchers develop app to help with improving mental well-being in cities
Events
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...
Health and self for 2020
Kick start your New Year’s resolutions with these top tips based on research from King's