News tagged with: school-of-psychology
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University contributes to international study showing how academics can reach different conclusions from the same data
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: Dr Nadège Bault, Lecturer in Cognitive Neuroscience, has contributed to a large-scale study which has highlighted that scientific conclusions can shift dramatically depending on who conducts the analysis
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Normative messaging bridges the partisan gap in pandemic risk-taking
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: New research led by the University demonstrates that clear messages can align public behaviour during a health crisis, effectively bridging gaps previously associated with political voting records
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Project aims to transform care and support for families with an autistic child
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: A major trial led by the University is examining whether SAFE (Systemic Autism-related Family Enabling) can significantly improve the mental health, wellbeing, and functioning of families with an autistic child
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University joins UK collaboration driving innovations in advanced neurotechnologies
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: Through its Brain Research and Imaging Centre (BRIC) and the Centre for Therapeutic Ultrasound (CENTUS), the University is playing a key role in the new National Centre for Neurotechnology and Neurorestoration
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Gambling impacts people’s quality of life as severely as chronic medical conditions, alcohol and illegal drugs
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: New research led by the University found that experiencing gambling harm can result in a 16% reduction in a person’s ability to carry out everyday tasks
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£11m programme aims to strengthen mental health care in the South West
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: New research led by the °µÍø½âÃÜ will explore ways to improve services for people in need across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, also influencing positive change for the UK and beyond
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Top tips for getting through winter months – and they’re not what you think
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: Dr Sophie Homer gives research-informed advice on how to support wellbeing in the winter months – and it's a world away from ‘new year, new you’.
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Can board games play a role in neurodivergent treatment and support programmes?
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: Researchers in our School of Psychology have secured funding to host a national workshop that will explore how board games might be integrated more widely into health and social care interventions
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What makes a good New Year’s resolution and how do you stick to it?
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: Read advice from performance researcher and sports psychologist, Dr Jon Rhodes, on how to stick to your New Year’s resolution.
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Academics welcome parliamentary debate into national acquired brain injury action plan
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: Dr Alyson Norman works to highlight the hidden costs of acquired brain injuries – both to individuals and the economy – and has welcomed news that the issue is to be debated in the Houses of Parliament
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Non-invasive technology can shape the brain’s reward-seeking mechanisms
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: New research led by the °µÍø½âÃÜ has found that targeted ultrasound can be used to change the function of a deep region of the human brain
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Students can manage anxiety through programme that helps them imagine positive outcomes
°µÍø½âÃÜ news: Researchers from the University tested whether an initiative they developed – Functional Imagery Training – had the potential to reduce student anxiety
