News tagged with: school-of-psychology
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Routes to Wellness: New project to support the mental health of people affected by displacement
An important new study involving the University of Plymouth is set to support the mental health of refugees.
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Challenging ‘rule breakers’ – children will confront their peers, but how they do so varies across cultures
The study is the first of its kind, analysing the behaviour of over 300 children from societies in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America.
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New research sheds light on how ultrasound could be used to treat psychiatric disorders
A new study has shed light on which parts of the brain support credit assignment processes and, for the first time, how low-intensity transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) can modulate both brain activity and behaviours related to these processes.
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Watching nature videos on social media supported people’s mental wellbeing during lockdowns
Researchers from the University of Plymouth used the first COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020 to investigate how people engaged with nature via social media and whether there were associations between this form of simulated nature engagement and wellbeing.
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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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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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Appearance related anxiety – and the tool which is helping people post-lockdown
People with visible differences, and those who suffer appearance related anxiety, are encouraged to try the FaceIT@home programme
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How can England prepare for the final? A sports psychologist’s view
Associate Lecturer in Psychology, Jon Rhodes, explains what England need to consider when they face Italy in the Euro 2020 final
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National award for postgraduates’ mental health toolkit
The Researcher Toolkit has won the FindAUniversity Award for the best Postgrad Wellbeing Initiative
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Research shows links between loot boxes and problem gaming
New research has shown that ‘loot boxes’ in video games are structurally and psychologically akin to gambling
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Virtual reality could help to reduce pain for people with nerve injuries
New research has shown that soothing 360-degree scenes of the Arctic in virtual reality can help to ease pain symptoms such as prickling and pain following touch.