Category: <span>Student Research</span>

Autism and Psychosis: What’s the Connection?

Autistic people are more likely to experience symptoms linked to psychosis. Our new research brings together findings from over 60 studies to explore why this happens, and whether the tools we use to measure these conditions are fit for purpose. What We Did We reviewed 63 studies involving nearly 7 …

Why AI eyes-open meditation apps could do more harm than good for your mental health

Easy, portable and convenient. The latest AI-powered wellbeing and meditation apps may sound like the ideal solution for those looking for peace in a chaotic world, but can an AI app really replace the expertise of a human meditation guide? Not easily.

ADHD and Weight: Unravelling the Connection from Childhood to Adolescence

By Claire Reed, Doctoral Researcher Attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder, better known as ADHD, is a common neurodiverse condition experienced by 5-11% of children. It rarely comes alone- nearly 90% of people with ADHD have at least one other condition, ranging from asthma to anxiety to epilepsy. Diagnoses which more often …