News tagged with: faculty-of-health
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Does our mind’s eye match real life? New study shows differences in how we perceive images
A new study led by the School of Psychology shows that many adults are resistant to imagining their own vision as if it were a flat image
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From couch to ultra-marathon – mental imagery technique can aid running challenge completion
New research shows self-professed non-runners were more likely to complete the challenge using a motivational intervention known as functional imagery training (FIT)
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University advances project to create first class training facility for health professionals
The University of Plymouth is making significant progress on work to create an outstanding facility to support its Faculty of Health in delivering the next generation of health professionals.
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Shortlisting success for Plymouth in national nursing awards
The University of Plymouth has made the final of six categories at the Student Nursing Times Awards
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More focus needed on mental health of dental professionals
The University of Plymouth conducted the review for the General Dental Council, finding that more research needed to be done on mental health in the wider dental team.
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New method to help GPs manage patients with multiple health conditions
The SHERPA model could be an effective tool for GP trainees, new research shows.
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Keeping doctors and patients safe in the NHS – project extension to further explore remediation
RESTORE 2 will work with five NHS sites across the UK to optimise remediation – the range of interventions aimed at improving doctors’ performance if they slip below expected standards.
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Local and international impact sees academic awarded National Teaching Fellowship
received the accolade for a sustained track record of impact on teaching and learning in Higher Education at a local, national and international level.
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Lockdown runner to complete 52km for University MS research
Evelyn Truter, 52, will be running 52km around Clevedon and surrounding villages in Somerset to raise money for MS research at the University of Plymouth.
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Can an app improve the 12-week wait for mental health support?
A new project is investigating whether a digital health app, Wysa, can support people to manage their mental health and improve their resilience.
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Mental toughness is knowing when to withdraw
Dr Jon Rhodes is a sports psychologist who focuses on mindset and grit. Here, he comments on Simone Biles’ decision to withdraw from the gymnastics team and all around finals, and why it’s important for everyone.
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£650,000 to develop healthcare leaders of the future
The Professional and Generic Skills (PGS) programme is a collaborative venture funded by Health Education England, and is set to run for another three years