Gaining Valuable Experience as a Masters Placement Student at MCHP
After completing my undergraduate degree in psychology, I was keen to further explore the field of health psychology. This led to me starting a Masters in Health Psychology at the University of Manchester last September. As part of the Masters, we were given the...
Managing stress whilst conducting my PhD
Stress: Why is it so important? We have all felt stressed at some point in our lives. It is important that we manage our stress - but why is managing stress so important? In this blog, we will discuss what stress is, why it is important to manage it, and how we can...
Turn up, plug in, rock out: An intervention study to promote hearing protection uptake and sustained use for noisy recreational settings
For the MCHP seminar series in February 2024 Dr. Samuel Couth and Dr. Michael Loughran presented details on a recreational hearing protection intervention deployed at Bluedot music, science, and arts festival 2022/23. Sam was the lead on this unique project with...
Interviewing colleagues and peers: reflections on being an “insider researcher”
Why am I an insider?Insider research relates to research that is conducted within an organisation, social group or culture of which the researcher is also a member. Being an insider means “being embedded in a shared setting, emotionally connected to the research...
Bridging the Gap: Enhancing quality of life living with Parkinson’s Disease through Multifaceted Research
Parkinson's disease is a complex neuro degenerative condition that affects millions around the globe. It not only affects the individuals diagnosed, but their families and communities as well. As a researcher delving into the depths of this disorder, my journey has...
How MCHP is inspiring students at The University of Manchester to think about a future in Health Psychology
This time last year I was watching my friends begin their preparations for final year. Conversations constantly revolving round dissertation topics, choosing final year modules, and the dreaded question: “so, what do you want to do after you graduate?” Of course, this...
Disordered Eating during Pregnancy and Beyond
Disordered Eating and PregnancyApproximately 7% of expectant mothers fit the criteria for an eating disorder. Having a baby can be an extremely stressful time. Emotionally taxing as it is, pregnancy is a time when your body is the centre of attention, changing and...
Healthcare and AI: Can African knowledges help reduce inequities?
In recent years, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has increased dramatically. AI is used to help with various tasks, from recognising medical images, making diagnoses, and creating personalised treatment plans based on individual rather than...
“The MCHP Christmas Showcase”: A Recap of the success of our PGR led event
The Journey to a PhDThe world of psychological research has been known to have a competitive, fast-paced and chaotic nature from time to time. Therefore, fostering a culture of community and collaboration within groups who are upcoming within the industry is vital for...
Music in care homes – Embedding musical approaches to care through staff training
The TeamMy research centres on the ways in which musical participation can positively impact on people living with dementia, as well as ‘in the moment’ approaches to care in a dementia context. I am part of a cross-disciplinary research team (psychology, nursing,...
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