New talking therapy for depression could be more effective and cheaper than CBT
A new talking therapy for depression has shown encouraging early signs of being more effective and cheaper to deliver than...
Psychology
How dietary restraint could significantly reduce effects of genetic risk of obesity
Obesity risk genes make people feel hungrier and lose control over their eating, but practicing dietary restraint could counteract this....
Speaking to autistic adults to understand and improve their experience of breast cancer
Autistic adults who have had breast cancer are invited to share their experiences of diagnosis and treatment as part of...
People getting divorced sought for study of AI technology offering vital advice and support
A study into how artificial intelligence (AI) can help people getting divorced is looking for participants who wouldn’t normally use...
Funding of almost £5 million for research into which aspects of CBT reduce negative thought
Funding of £4.9 million will help researchers understand why certain aspects of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) help reduce negative thinking...
World’s first psychedelics postgraduate certificate launched at major conference
The world’s first postgraduate certificate in psychedelic studies will be launched at an Exeter conference exploring the latest research and...
Prestigious prize for University of Exeter educational psychologist
Renowned University of Exeter educational psychologist Dr Andrew Richards has been given a prestigious award for his outstanding contribution to...
Could ketamine stop problematic gambling? New study investigates
Researchers at the University of Exeter are seeking participants to investigate the effect of ketamine on gambling addictions. The new...
People respond more intuitively to spoken language and more analytically when reading
Opinion poll or survey results could potentially change depending on whether respondents are provided with spoken or written information, new...