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.
Exploring factors behind disordered eating and eating disorders
Disordered eating often involves many of the behaviours we associate with eating disorders, such as:…
Exploring environmental risk factors for eating disorders
Eating disorders are severe mental health disorders. They often develop alongside a range of other…
Using choice architecture to help prevent eating disorders
The aim of this project is to develop a choice architecture intervention to reduce eating…
Experimental manipulation of cognitive processes
This project aims to build on our previous work around mental health interventions that target…
Developing a journaling intervention to address harmful use of online content in children and young people
The online environment can have both a harmful and protective effect on the mental health…
Developing guided EMDR to treat PTSD in primary care
Approximately four per cent of the UK population has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is…
Changing attention bias to reduce body dissatisfaction
Eye-tracking studies have found that people living with an eating disorder are likely to pay…
Supporting neurodivergent young people who mask
Neurodivergent children and young people have a high risk of developing anxiety and depression, however…
Brainteract
The aim of this project is to understand the effects of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)…