News tagged with: school-of-psychology
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University joins UK collaboration driving innovations in advanced neurotechnologies
麻豆传媒 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鈥檚 quality of life as severely as chronic medical conditions, alcohol and illegal drugs
麻豆传媒 news: New research led by the University found that experiencing gambling harm can result in a 16% reduction in a person鈥檚 ability to carry out everyday tasks
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拢11m programme aims to strengthen mental health care in the South West
麻豆传媒 news: New research led by the 麻豆传媒 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 鈥 and they鈥檙e not what you think
麻豆传媒 news: Dr Sophie Homer gives research-informed advice on how to support wellbeing in the winter months 鈥 and it's a world away from 鈥榥ew year, new you鈥.
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Can board games play a role in neurodivergent treatment and support programmes?
麻豆传媒 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鈥檚 resolution and how do you stick to it?
麻豆传媒 news: Read advice from performance researcher and sports psychologist, Dr Jon Rhodes, on how to stick to your New Year鈥檚 resolution.
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Academics welcome parliamentary debate into national acquired brain injury action plan
麻豆传媒 news: Dr Alyson Norman works to highlight the hidden costs of acquired brain injuries 鈥 both to individuals and the economy 鈥 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鈥檚 reward-seeking mechanisms
麻豆传媒 news: New research led by the 麻豆传媒 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
麻豆传媒 news: Researchers from the University tested whether an initiative they developed 鈥 Functional Imagery Training 鈥 had the potential to reduce student anxiety
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Why do young people buy loot boxes in video games?
麻豆传媒 news: Researchers from the University have said a tool designed to understand why young video gamers purchase loot boxes could potentially help identify early signs of gaming-related harms
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From homelessness to belonging 鈥 鈥淐learing gave me a chance鈥
麻豆传媒 news: From homelessness to belonging 鈥 鈥淐learing gave me a chance鈥. Psychology with Criminology student Ash Parker describes her Clearing journey.
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Being in nature can help people with chronic back pain manage their condition
麻豆传媒: Researchers from the University led a study that asked patients, some of whom had experienced lower back pain for up to 40 years, if being in nature helped them cope better with their lower back pain.
