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We have 141 Health Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
Health Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
We have 141 Health Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
Responding to Neurodiversity and the treatment needs of individuals with co-occuring mental health and substance use concerns (RDF25/HLS/SWECW/MCGOVERN)
Individuals with particular forms of Neurodivergence like Autism and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactiveity Disorder (ADHD) are more likely to have co-occuring Mental ill health (MIH) conditions (like anxiety and depression) that can increase their risk and/or continued use of Substances (SU). Read more
How are issues of well-being, career progression, and family dynamics experienced in relation to flexible working for professional women in the UK? (RDF25/HLS/PSY/THOMAS)
PROJECT SUMMARY. During the pandemic, work and home quickly blurred for a lot of employees around the world. Post-pandemic, we are now navigating new ways of working that offer more flexibility. Read more
Enhancing improvement in diabetes care (RDF25/HLS/NMH/SYKES)
People with diabetes and raised blood glucose levels are at high risk of complications, including cardiovascular disease, sexual health problems and foot disease. Read more
What’s keeping our students awake at night? Examing the relationships between trauma exposure, perfectionism, and sleep disturbances (RDF25/HLS/PSY/GRUGAN)
One of the most prominently reported mental health difficulties for students in the UK relates to poor sleep (Akram et al., 2020). Read more
The Impact of Moral Injury on Younger Individuals and Potential Treatment Interventions (RDF25/HLS/NMH/FARRELL)
Aim. The purpose of this project is to explore the nature and manifestations of moral injury in younger individuals and critically consider how this overlaps, or not, with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Read more
Understanding the mechanisms driving the reduction of repetitive negative thought, Psychology – PhD (Funded)
This PhD is located within a wider project examining the mechanisms driving the reduction of repetitive negative thought via cognitive-behaviour therapy. Read more
Psychology: Fully Funded ESRC Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) PhD Studentship in the Psychology pathway
Swansea University, supported by the ESRC Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS), invites applications for a Ph.D. Read more
Funded PhD- Multivariate, longitudinal and cross-cultural exploration of the effects of becoming a parent on mental health and wellbeing in modern society
There are significant moments of transition in life, such as entering the workforce, becoming a parent, bereavement, menopause, and retirement. Read more
Integrated omics approach to psychiatric disorders
Research Group:
Chemistry and Biosciences
In psychiatry, the selection of antipsychotics and antidepressants is led by a trial-and-error approach. The prescribing of these medications is complicated by sub-optimal efficacy and high rates of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Read more
MRC DiMeN Doctoral Training Partnership: The Role of Social Isolation and Loneliness in Dementia: Natural Language Processing of Patients’ Electronic Health Records
Are you excited about using cutting-edge machine-learning techniques to tackle real-world public health challenges? This PhD position offers the opportunity to explore the impact of social isolation and loneliness on cognitive decline in dementia patients while gaining expertise in advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) and statistical modelling techniques. Read more
Mental health and diabetes self-management behaviour
Project Summary. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) affects around 500 million people across the globe, with a disproportionate effect on ethnic minorities and those with lower income/education. Read more
Supporting weight loss maintenance following use of obesity medications
Project Overview. New obesity medications like semaglutide can help people living with obesity to lose large amounts of weight and reduce their risk of obesity-related diseases. Read more
GEMS Topic: Sleep Quality and Cognitive Health in Menopausal Women: Pathways to Preventative Strategies
Menopause marks a significant time in a woman’s life and often with symptoms that adversely affect sleep, cognitive function and overall quality of life. Read more
GEMS Topic: Sleep Disturbances and Psychosocial-Environmental Moderators of Adolescent Mental Health: A Cross-Cultural Study between Malaysia and Australia
Sleep is crucial during adolescence, a developmental phase marked by significant physiological, psychological, and social changes. Read more
GEMS Topic: Adaptation of Integrated ADAPT Therapy on Youths exposed to climate change-related adversities
Natural disasters due to climate change have displaced 25.2 million youths worldwide in 2022; many developed severe mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Read more