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Higher education and employment journeys for young adults and the impact on their mental health
Research Theme. Population Health Sciences. Summary. Young adulthood is a period characterised by profound life transitions, and the peak period for emerging mental health problems. Read more
King’s PhD Programme in Mental Health Research for Health Professionals
The applications are now open for October 2024 entry in the King's PhD Programme in Mental Health Research for Health Professionals, funded by Wellcome and King's College London. Read more
King’s PhD Programme in Mental Health Research for Health Professionals
The applications are now open for October 2024 entry in the King's PhD Programme in Mental Health Research for Health Professionals, funded by Wellcome and King's College London. Read more
GW4 BioMed2 MRC DTP PhD project: Examining pathways from childhood trauma exposure to cardiometabolic disease risk: a population health study based on the 2004 Pelotas Birth Cohort
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the GW4 BioMed2 MRC Doctoral Training Partnership which is offering up to 20 studentships for entry in September 2024. Read more
Using genetics to understand mental health outcomes in children from a clinical birth cohort
This multidisciplinary project will integrate expertise across cleft, genetic epidemiology, mental health, and epidemiology. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop into one of few experts globally with in-depth understanding across these fields. Read more
Thoroughbred Tales - Using mixed methods to develop a Mental Health in Equine Education Programme for the stud and thoroughbred breeding sector (WD_2023_68_WSCH)
Post summary. Despite Ireland’s small size and population, it is the largest producer of thoroughbred racehorses in Europe and the third largest in the world behind the USA and Australia. Read more
Can online games be indicators of mental health issues? MRC GW4 BioMed DTP PhD studentship 2024/25 Entry, PhD in Psychology.
About the GW4 BioMed2 Doctoral Training Partnership. The partnership brings together the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff (lead) and Exeter to develop the next generation of biomedical researchers. Read more
Metabolic psychiatry – Understanding ethnic and global differences in the inter-relationships between obesity and mental health. MRC GW4 BioMed DTP PhD studentship 2024/25 Entry, PhD in Genetics and Genomics
About the GW4 BioMed2 Doctoral Training Partnership. The partnership brings together the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff (lead) and Exeter to develop the next generation of biomedical researchers. Read more
Supporting the people behind the moment – Using mixed methods to develop a Mental Health in Equine Sport Education Programme( Ref: WD_2023_67_WSCH)
Post summary. Trainers and stable staff are considered the backbone of horse racing, yet they appear to be facing a precarious future. Read more
“You must be on your period”: using smartphones and wearables to study changes in mental wellbeing throughout the menstrual cycle. MRC GW4 BioMed DTP PhD studentship 2024/25 Entry, PhD in Psychology.
About the GW4 BioMed2 Doctoral Training Partnership. The partnership brings together the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff (lead) and Exeter to develop the next generation of biomedical researchers. Read more
MScR - Early-life stress, susceptibility to mental health disorders and glia: central immune response in a rat model of pre-term birth
Depression and anxiety are the most prevalent mental health disorders affecting 1 in 4 people in the UK. Depression is the second most common cause of disability and together with other mental health disorders costs the UK economy an estimated £105 billion per year. Read more
Enhancing treatment access to mental health and substance misuse in developing and emerging economies through greater roles of pharmacists (pharmacy) and allied health professions
Mental health problems and substance use disorder (SUD) are linked to poor health outcomes including adverse social outcomes such as homelessness and early mortality and are amongst growing global public health problem. Read more
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Neuroscience of Addiction and Mental Health (Unpacking the core neurocognitive mechanisms of Cannabis Use Disorder)
A PhD scholarship valued at $34,863 p.a. (Australian Dollars) is available to undertake research in standardising cannabis metrics, and mapping and mitigating brain and cognitive dysfunction in substance use and related disorders with entrenched mental health problems. Read more
PhD in Neuroscience & Mental Health - Deciphering how NLRP3 inflammasome- and STING-driven inflammatory pathways are linked to mental health disorders
Summary. There is an interaction between activation of the innate immune system, pro-inflammatory cytokines and changes in the brain relating to mood and behaviour. Read more
Design of digital technology and machine learning solutions for mental health
The significant societal and economic impact of mental health conditions worldwide is well documented. With a growing awareness of mental health, the pressing need to streamline access to sustainable care services is now an imperative. Read more
