Press office news tagged school-of-psychology
Gambling impacts people’s quality of life as severely as chronic medical conditions, alcohol and illegal drugs
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University found that experiencing gambling harm can result in a 16% reduction in a person’s ability to carry out everyday tasks
£11m programme aims to strengthen mental health care in the South West
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University of Plymouth will explore ways to improve services for people in need across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, also influencing positive change for the UK and beyond
Top tips for getting through winter months – and they’re not what you think
University of Plymouth news: Dr Sophie Homer gives research-informed advice on how to support wellbeing in the winter months – and it's a world away from ‘new year, new you’.
Can board games play a role in neurodivergent treatment and support programmes?
University of Plymouth 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
What makes a good New Year’s resolution and how do you stick to it?
University of Plymouth news: Read advice from performance researcher and sports psychologist, Dr Jon Rhodes, on how to stick to your New Year’s resolution.
Academics welcome parliamentary debate into national acquired brain injury action plan
University of Plymouth news: Dr Alyson Norman works to highlight the hidden costs of acquired brain injuries – both to individuals and the economy – and has welcomed news that the issue is to be debated in the Houses of Parliament
Non-invasive technology can shape the brain’s reward-seeking mechanisms
University of Plymouth news: New research led by the University of Plymouth has found that targeted ultrasound can be used to change the function of a deep region of the human brain
Students can manage anxiety through programme that helps them imagine positive outcomes
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University tested whether an initiative they developed – Functional Imagery Training – had the potential to reduce student anxiety
Why do young people buy loot boxes in video games?
University of Plymouth 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
From homelessness to belonging – “Clearing gave me a chance”
University of Plymouth news: From homelessness to belonging – “Clearing gave me a chance”. Psychology with Criminology student Ash Parker describes her Clearing journey.
Being in nature can help people with chronic back pain manage their condition
University of Plymouth: 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.
Board game enables autistic people to create stories about their condition
University of Plymouth news: Researchers from the University found the illustrated cards used in Dixit helped evoke emotions in a way that could bridge the gaps between people with and without autism