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P for Physical Health

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Next in the ‘A-Z’ series is P for Physical Health. Physical and mental health problems are common. This blog outlines how often they co-occur and provides an overview of some of the factors involved in this co-occurrence.           What is the definition of a physical health…

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O for OCD

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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

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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

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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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L for Linkage

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Next in the ‘A-Z’ series is L for Linkage. The use of linked data provides an exciting avenue for future research. This blog outlines what data linkage is, the advantages and challenges of linked data, and the power of using it collaboratively.             What is…

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K for Keraunophobia & other phobias

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In this blog I look into phobias – what they are, where they come from, and how we can treat them.         Kerauno, from the Ancient Greek keraunós, meaning lightning. Phobia, from the Ancient Greek Phóbos, the god of fear and panic. Linking these two unrelated words…

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J for Junk DNA Does Not Exist!

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 In the last few decades, non-coding DNA has been a hot topic of discussion and debate within the scientific community. In this blog, we decode the mysteries of non-coding DNA, unveiling their genetic significance beyond the “junk” label.              Figure from: https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2021/09/17/junk-dna-the-98-of-the-human-genome-that-does-not-encode-proteins-is-often-called-useless-but-the-reality-is-more-complicated/ The discovery of…

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I for Impairment

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We often think about depression and anxiety in terms of symptom severity. In this week’s blog, we explore the role functional impairment plays in those disorders, as it tends to be overlooked.             What is functional impairment? Functional impairment relates to what is more commonly…

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H for Home Environment

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In this blog, Elisavet (2nd year PhD Student) and Celestine (1st year PhD Student & Research Assistant) interviewed Dr Bonamy Oliver, Associate Professor in Developmental Psychology, to find out more about the home environment.  Celestine, 1st year PhD Student & Research Assistant Elisavet, 2nd year PhD Student Dr Bonamy Oliver,...
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G for Genetic Counselling

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Professor Ramona Moldovan is a clinical psychologist, researcher, and genetic counsellor. In this blog, Ramona was interviewed by PhD student Helena Davies about her latter role. Ramona discusses how she got into genetic counselling, what she loves most about it, and what the job might look like in the future....
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