The Institute of Mental Health Research at York
Bringing people together and sharing their knowledge and experiences to improve lives through better mental health.
The Institute of Mental Health Research epitomises our determination here at the University of York to bring together ambitious, enquiring academics and students with partners working at the forefront of mental health.
The experiences and insights of service users, frontline professionals, policy makers and the public inspire what we do and are at the heart of our work.
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Our vision is to enhance the lives of all people affected by mental health problems, and to reduce the risk and impact of difficulties and disabilities linked to mental health. We do this by sharing the expertise and insights of people from different disciplines and with a wide range of life experiences.
Professor Lina Gega, Director, the Institute of Mental Health Research at York.
Research Showcases
The University of York has a strong track record in mental health research and here we share some examples; please click on the circles below (Please note: the website is still under development and more examples are continuously added).
What makes University of York's work distinctive is its plurality of disciplines and voices, with some of the world’s largest and first clinical trials in mental health and psychoeducation, exemplary economic evaluations and evidence syntheses, renowned and pioneering policy work on inequalities, and global health initiatives in low- and middle-income countries.
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Related courses
- BSc (Hons) Nursing (Mental Health)
- MNurs (Hons) Masters in Nursing (Mental Health)
- PGDip Mental Health Research
- MSc Nursing (Mental Health)
- MSc Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education
Centres and networks
We support the work of:
- Centre of Excellence in Behavioural Activation (CEBA)
- Global Consortium for the Prevention of Depression
- UKRI Closing the Gap Network
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health journal (ACAMH)