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
University of Plymouth 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
University of Plymouth 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
University of Plymouth 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
University of Plymouth 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
University of Plymouth 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
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University of Plymouth 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
University of Plymouth 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?
University of Plymouth 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?
University of Plymouth 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
University of Plymouth 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
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University of Plymouth 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
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University tested whether an initiative they developed – Functional Imagery Training – had the potential to reduce student anxiety
