EDIT Lab PhD student, Alicia, outlines new research from the GLAD Study, exploring whether the presentation of anxiety and depression is different in individuals who report traumatic life events.
In this blog, we interviewed research assistant Bridie MacDonald about her work in IAPT. What is the difference between a psychological wellbeing practitioner (PWP) and a high intensity (HIT) CBT Therapist? PWP and HIT CBT Therapist are both psychological therapists in NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT)…
Helena discusses collaborative (CASE) PhD studentships and the mutual benefits of working with her non-academic partner, Beat charity. What are CASE studentships? Collaborative (CASE) Studentships, formerly known as “Collaborative Awards in Science and Engineering”, are funded PhD studentships in which the student works in partnership with a…
I have spent almost 3 years involved in Global Mental Health research. Global Mental Health research spans countries, cultures, languages and philosophies, however, this field still largely operates through a typical Global Health Model of North-South learning. This model upholds a flawed assumption that Western institutions know best, even if…
In this blog, placement students Steven and Prateek write about students’ experiences of anxiety during the first lockdown in Malaysia. As we complete one year since the announcement of the first nationwide lockdown, we can see how the pandemic has resulted in the radical change of our daily lives….
In this blog, Placement student Steven Bright writes about the evidence behind different coping behaviours during the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the past year, we’ve all been trying to adapt to our new way of life during the pandemic. Whether it’s exercising at home or video chatting with loved…
Yasmin considers the ways in which we measure and discuss race, ethnicity and ancestry in human research. When scientists use these terms incorrectly, they reinforce and perpetuate inaccurate and often racist narratives. Everyone loses when science is not diverse. But how do we measure diversity? In scientific…
Keisha has written a really engaging and well explained blog about scientific racism and the impact this has had on engagement from minority communities in research.
Rachel Dada discusses the necessary steps that must be taken in order to achieve equity for the mental health of Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities in the UK
The RAMP study has shown that a lot of participants have experienced worsening symptoms of anxiety and depression since lockdown was announced.EDIT Lab PhD student, Jess, interviewed four clinicians to help understand the ways in which the pandemic may be impacting mental health
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