Clinical Psychology (Mental Health)

My research looks at positive and negative childhood experiences and how these events influence the likelihood of developing personality disorder symptoms. We hope to promote awareness of the importance of a nurturing childhood environment and its long term effects.  You may find some of the questions distressing, you are not obliged to answer any questions you do not wish to. Takes approx. 20 minutes.

My aim is to develop a questionnaire which looks at people’s beliefs about the stability of their characteristics in individuals aged 18 and up. The study takes 25 minutes, and you can choose to remain anonymous.

We are investigating what helps people to cope with stressful life events such as work stress, accidents, assaults etc. Note: Some questions could provoke potentially upsetting memories for some people.

This project investigates how personality and mood are associated with goal-oriented behaviour. Takes approx. 30 minutes to complete.

This study will look at the reasons behind people’s decisions in a number of everyday situations. The study will explore how people make choices on issues such as whether to eat tasty food, whether to drink alcohol, whether to spend money, whether to express anger, and whether to control anxiety and excitability.

We are conducting research into adjustment following challenging life events. To be eligible you must be over 18 and experienced/witnessed a stressful life event in the past 3 years. The research involves an on-line questionnaire that will take around 30 minutes to complete

This study takes approx. 20 minutes. The findings could help us to understand different ways to overcome low mood more effectively, which could be used in therapy to help people who suffer from depression.

In this 20 minute study, you will recall one positive and one negative memory and answer some questions about the memories. This is followed by two short mood questionnaires.

This study investigates the relationship between autistic traits and social anxiety. You do not need to have an Autism Spectrum Disorder or social anxiety to participate. Participants should be over 18.

Brief survey (approx. 10 minutes) asking how you think about poetry and events.

This 10 minute anonymous online study’s aim is to develop a questionnaire which assesses for morphing, or fears or transformation. Anyone over 18 is eligible.

This study is examining how growth, coping, and past negative experiences may influence the amount of stress experienced following the break-up of a dating relationship.

20-minute survey to examine the factors that lead some people to develop PTSD after a traumatic experience, while others do not.

Investigating a possible link between video game play and the occurrence of lucid dreaming as treatment for PTSD.

This study examines appraisals of intrusive thoughts in normal individuals. Participation in this study will help in the development of theories and treatments of anxiety disorders.

This study looks at how protective factors determine whether you percieve things positively or negatively.

This study is looking at the relationships between personality, attention, and self-harm. Please note the sensitive topics under discussion and stay safe.

The purpose of this study is to investigate how people in the general population with varying levels of health anxiety estimate the likelihood and awfulness of various health-related events occurring.

This study is investigating the way that thoughts and beliefs change during the menstrual cycle. We need women aged 18-45 to complete a weekly ten minute questionnaire for four weeks.

This study examines the relationship between schizotypy and reactions to stressful events. Participants will complete online questionnaires over six months, including questions on personality and events experienced in the month.