Current projects you can take part in
There are many ways that you can get involved in research projects with other organisations, charities and universities. If you would like to be involved in any of these projects, please contact the relevant research department directly - details are listed on the project pages.
Little is understood about the experiences of those who are directly affected by compulsory community treatment. This study is particularly interested in researching carers’ experiences of CTOs, as an understanding of carers’ experiences is particularly crucial when CTOs are intrinsically linked to community care.
PARADES - Bipolar study
PARADES aims to examine the benefits of an integrated motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural therapy (MiCBT), in addition to usual care to help people to consider lifestyle choices
What treatment do you want for Psychosis or Schizophrenia? A user led-study
This survey wants to hear about your knowledge and experience of mental health services for psychosis or schizophrenia.
Understanding & Preventing Adverse Effects of Psychological Therapies
Researchers from the University of Sheffield are carrying out research across England to find out what happens when therapy (‘talking treatments’, counselling, psychotherapy) makes someone feel worse or ‘goes wrong’. This will help them to develop some practical ways to identify and prevent therapies from failing.
Mental health problems and a victim of crime?
The charity Victim Support is looking for people with mental health problems who have been victims of crime to take part in research interviews about their experience. They want to know how you were helped after the crime, and hear about any problems you had.
Cannabis experiences in individuals with a history of mental health problems
We at Manchester Metropolitan University have been researching the relationship between cannabis and psychosis for several years. We are looking for people over the age of 18, who have used cannabis at least once (whether you are a past or current user) and have a history of mental health problems.
Hearing voices: relationships and recovery
A research group based at the University of Surrey are interested in discovering more about the experiences of people who hear voices. They want to use this information to improve treatments offered to people who hear voices throughout the UK.
Carers of older adults with psychosis
This study is looking to improve understanding of the experiences and needs of those who care for older adults with psychosis. It is interested in finding out how different relationship styles and ways of coping relate to carer well being.
Research into carer burnout
This study aims to learn more about how caring for someone with a serious mental health problem affects the carer, whether this leads to ‘burnout’ and if they have any way of protecting themselves from ‘burnout’
