Wellbeing of individuals and society

The cluster focuses on understanding the psychological influences on behaviour.

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Our research tackles key challenges facing society including promoting health behaviours, tackling addiction, obesity and weight management, and engaging in behaviours that support sustainability,

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Research and impact

Home testing kits could bridge the cervical screening gap for disabled women

Home testing kits for cervical cancer risk could be a game-changer for reducing health inequalities for physically disabled women, according to a new study revealing that over 50 per cent would prefer a self-test over a traditional clinic visit.

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Pioneering therapy could offer hope for psychosis patients

A pioneering therapy targeting distressing and disturbing mental images for people with psychosis could lead to a transformative intervention for a condition estimated to cost England almost £12 billion a year.