Research projects

Our projects span early stage studies such as first in human and feasibility studies to developing new research methodologies and tools. Take a look at all our projects across all our research themes and workstreams.

Mindfulness for neurodivergent young adults

This project addresses a gap in adolescent and young adult mental health research. It will…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

Does where people live contribute to the development of personality disorder?

We know that the neighbourhood people live or grow up in can affect their…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

Exploring the relationship between stress response dysfunction and mental health

The human body is designed to respond to stress in an automatic and instinctual way.

Theme Mental health

Workstream Biological interventions, trial recruitment and safety

Understanding how adverse childhood experiences impact anxiety-related disorders in the UK and Brazil

Adverse childhood experiences are potentially harmful experiences that can affect people both at home and…

Themes Mental health Translational data science

Workstream Genetic evidence to prioritise intervention

What do young people understand about synthetic cannabinoids in vapes?

Synthetic cannabinoids (SCs), sometimes known as spice or K2, are illegal substances made in a…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

The Mother Nature Project

Developing and testing a nature-based intervention for mothers with postnatal depression

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

Can we improve autistic people’s health by changing the medicines we prescribe?

Autistic people often have more health problems and a shorter life expectancy than non-autistic people.

Theme Mental health

Workstream Biological interventions, trial recruitment and safety

Are smokers having lung health checks ready to quit?

The NHS is offering lung health checks to people aged 55 to 74 who smoke…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

Providing information about e-cigarettes at lung health checks

The NHS has a long-term plan to reduce the number of people smoking in England…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions