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Thandeka Mukazi

S for Sexual Orientation

By | A-Z

Next in the ‘A-Z’ series is S for Sexual Orientation. Higher rates of psychological distress among sexual minorities is not due to shared genetic influences. In this blog, Kunle looks at applying genetic research designs to investigate the links between sexual orientation and mental health difficulties.         …

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Q is for Qualitative Research

By | A-Z

Iona, our newest 1+3 EDIT Lab student discusses what qualitative research is, why we need it and what we can we learn from it.           What is qualitative research? In a world increasingly full of statistics, graphs and numbers, qualitative research provides a different way to…

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O for OCD

By | A-Z

Next in the ‘A-Z’ series is O for OCD. Bioresource Placement Student Hollie details her own lived experience with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).             Introduction My name is Hollie and I’m a final year psychology student at the University of Bath, and last year I…

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N for National Mental Health Initiatives

By | A-Z

There is a rise in mental health concerns among children and young people. In this week’s blog, we look at national mental health initiatives and their respective approaches in addressing this issue.               In recent years, there has been a rise in concern for…

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M for Minimal Phenotyping

By | A-Z

Next in the ‘A-Z’ series is M for Minimal Phenotyping. Reaching the huge sample sizes needed for identifying the genetic basis of psychological traits is challenging. In this blog, Alicia and Patrycja look at minimal phenotyping as an approach to overcome sample size challenges.           One…

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Autistic Pride Day 2023

By | The Wider World

Sunday 18th June was Autistic Pride Day 2023. In this blog, Bioresource Placement Student Nathan outlines the historical development of how autism has been perceived and reflects on the societal implications of shifting from the Medical Paradigm to the Neurodiversity Paradigm of perceiving autism.            …

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