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School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences
Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience

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Our research

The School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences is at the forefront of international scientific research.

Our School is home to innovative methodological and clinical sciences that underpin research on mental health and neurological disorders. Our researchers delve into a huge range of fields, from psychology, genetics, and mental health to health economics, statistics, and informatics. This research underscores our comprehensive exploration of mental and physical health, spanning development from childhood to old age.

Through our scientific breakthroughs, we have impacted both individuals and their families, as well as contributing to improved physical and mental health, improved services, and benefits to society. 

Each of our four departments are leaders in their field and carry out research across several core research themes.

Biostatistics & Health Informatics

The Department of Biostatistics & Health Informatics is a leader in the development of quantitative methodologies for mental health research. Our researchers excel in national and international collaborations, significantly impacting healthcare and medicine through our expertise in clinical trials and innovative software development.

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Health Service & Population Research

The Department of Health Service & Population Research conducts world-leading research and education in social and health sciences to enhance health outcomes and healthcare systems globally. Our work focuses on improving care for disadvantaged and marginalised populations, making a substantial impact both locally and internationally.

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Psychology

For over 60 years, the Department of Psychology has been at the forefront of research into clinical practice. Our extensive research portfolio covers a wide range of mental health disorders and physical health problems, including anxiety disorders, trauma, somatoform disorders, pain, psychosis, depression, antisocial personality, childhood and adolescent disorders, emotion and personality, and neurodegeneration.

Psychology

Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry

The Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry Centre is an interdisciplinary research centre investigating the interplay between genetics ('nature') and the environment ('nurture') in psychiatric disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions and individual differences across the lifespan. SGDP scientists lead some of the UK’s foremost longitudinal cohort and twin studies, including TEDS, eRISK, Dunedin and GLAD. Our collaborative research and training spans behavioural, molecular and statistical genetics, experimental psychology and psychiatry, and neuroimaging.

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