Mental health research
Tackling depression in older people
Our researchers conducted the largest UK study into integrated primary care for older people with depression. The CASPER clinical trial showed that a system of collaborative care involving different health professionals reduced the symptoms of depression and was good value for money.
Simon Gilbody
Research Title: Director of the Mental Health and Addictions Research Group (MHARG)
Professor Gilbody has clinical and research interests in psychosocial, primary care-led interventions for common mental health problems.
Understanding the links between our physical and mental health
Explore the work of the DIAMONDS research project.
Najma Siddiqi
Dr Siddiqi’s research interests are physical and mental illness comorbidity, including diabetes in severe mental illness, and delirium in care homes.
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How socio-economic status affects our mental health
One third of the UK’s population will experience a common mental disorder such as anxiety or depression in their lifetime. This is more likely among people who are socio-economically disadvantaged, who are also less likely to have their disorder recognised by the health service and less likely to benefit from treatment. Currently, we know little about how to reduce this mental health inequality. Funded by Wellcome, we are investigating the impact of interventions on mental health inequalities in the UK.
Find out more about our research programme into the links between mental health and the social determinants of health.
Stephanie Prady
Dr Prady’s research interests lie in the social determinants of health inequalities, particularly in mental health.
Working at the frontline of police mental health training
York researchers have developed a specialist training package for North Yorkshire Police to help them deal with incidents involving people with mental health issues. A randomised control trial showed the training improves police knowledge, attitude and confidence in dealing with such incidents.
Explore the work of the Connect project.
Martin Webber
Professor Webber’s research interests are in the development and evaluation of social interventions with people with mental health problems.
Arabella Scantlebury
Dr Scantlebury is a researcher in the York Trials Unit working on projects related to mental health, patient safety and qualitative methods and mixed methods.
Further information
For more information about applied mental health research at York, see our brochure: Applied Mental Health Research at York (PDF 
, 627kb).