Clinical Psychology PhD

University of Liverpool

Undertake research that has real-world benefits with our Clinical Psychology PhD/MPhil/MD. You’ll explore clinically relevant topics in collaboration with academics, clinicians and experts by experience.IntroductionThe Institute of Population Health conducts internationally acclaimed research into many aspects of psychology and human behaviour. Our research focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of health services, the social origins of health and social inequalities in healthcare, and mental health and wellbeing, including the evaluation of a wide range of psychosocial interventions and therapies.Students studying for a postgraduate degree in clinical psychology would usually be based within the Department of Primary Care and Mental Health (PCMH). PCMH’s goal is to enhance mental health and wellbeing support, and primary healthcare provision. PCMH engages in scholarly activity to develop theories, models and interventions for primary healthcare and to promote mental health and wellbeing. Our research and teaching activities aim to enhance excellence in primary, community, mental health and social care at a local and global level. Our underlying principles include inclusion and diversity, multi-disciplinarity and co-production, and we adhere to robust governance and standards of professional and research ethics.Our research is supported by colleagues working in health and social care, experts by experience and members of the public. We have a long and successful history of research links with NHS services and are extremely well placed to help develop students’ clinical research expertise across a range of settings in mental and physical health care.Research topicsOur research programmes include:Chronic conditions and polymorbidityBig data – CIPHA and System-PVisual impairment in acquired brain injury.We also welcome enquiries from students interested in the following research areas:Global mental healthChildren and familiesOlder adultsPrimary care and community mental healthSuicide and self-harmDementia and ageingClinical psychology (including forensics, pain, dementia, and physical health).

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