Research

Dr Katie Russell (DClinPsy graduate) has published a paper with Nima and colleagues: Russell, K., Moghaddam, N., Tickle, A., Campion, G., Cobley, C., Page, S. and Langthorne, P. (2024), “Evaluating the effectiveness of trauma-informed care training delivered to staff in community Older Adult Mental Health Services”, Mental Health Review Journal, https://doi.org/10.1108/MHRJ-07-2023-0037…Continue Reading Evaluating the effectiveness of trauma-informed care training delivered to staff in community Older Adult Mental Health Services

Safia Luck (DClinPsy trainee), Nima, and Dave have published a new paper: Luck, S. A. M., Golijani-Moghaddam, N., & Dawson, D. L. (2024). A Systematic Quality Review of Single Case Experimental Designs Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Adult Clinical Populations. Behavior Therapy. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beth.2024.01.008…Continue Reading A Systematic Quality Review of Single Case Experimental Designs Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Adult Clinical Populations

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/publications-and-factsheets/dementia-together/dementia-researchers-need-volunteers-human-solutions…Continue Reading Nima and Dave’s work on SMART cognitive training for people with Mild Cognitive Impairment features in the latest edition of the Alzheimer’s Society magazine (Dementia together)

Dr Amie Robinson (DClinPsy graduate) has published a paper with Nima: Robinson, A., & Moghaddam, N. (2023). Psychological treatments for psychological distress in dementia with emphasis on acceptance and commitment therapy: A critical perspective. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research. https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12722…Continue Reading Psychological treatments for psychological distress in dementia with emphasis on acceptance and commitment therapy: A critical perspective

Michael Baliousis attended a significant patient event in Nottingham as a key speaker, focusing on the psychological journey and the impact of psychological tools in the context of living with a brain tumour. The event, organised by brainstrust, brought together a diverse group of experts including top clinicians, biomedical scientists, and academics. They collectively shared…Continue Reading Psychological Journey and the Impact of Psychological Tools in the Context of Living With a Brain Tumour

This public lecture was given by Professor Cassie Phoenix, Director of the Moving Bodies Lab, Durham University Discovery Research Platform for Medical Humanities (funded by the Wellcome Trust).  Cassie’s lecture highlighted the complexities associated in engaging with physical activity.  Cassie briefly outlined some of the common challenges reported by older adults which hinder their engagement…Continue Reading Creating Space for the Affective Dimensions of Physical Activity in Old Age

…Continue Reading Dr Nima Moghaddam has published two new practice-based evidence papers with colleagues from the East Midlands Cancer Alliance (EMCA) Centre for Psychosocial Health

Dr Katie Russell (DClinPsy graduate) has published a paper with Nima and colleagues: Russell, K., Tickle, A., Moghaddam, N. & Biswas, S. (2023). Exploring the Psychosocial Needs of Adults with Haematological Cancer under Watch-and-Wait: A Qualitative Study. European Journal of Cancer Care, https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/6653645…Continue Reading Exploring the Psychosocial Needs of Adults with Haematological Cancer under Watch-and-Wait: A Qualitative Study

Alex Frost, Rupert Burge, Dave, and Nima presented a poster on their NIHR-funded research at the MSMilan2023 conference last week: Exploring the potential of SMART for improving cognitive health in people with multiple sclerosis…Continue Reading Exploring the potential of SMART for improving cognitive health in people with multiple sclerosis

The Think Tank is an international network of researchers, policy makers, service providers and interested others collaborating to advance the understanding of gambling and to reduce gambling-related harm. It is led by the AUT Gambling and Addictions Research Centre.  The very first International Think Tank meeting held in Europe was held on 26th and 27th…Continue Reading International Think Tank on Gambling Research, Policy and Practice