Current Research Projects

Currently Recruiting or Ongoing Projects

• ADepT+: A study looking at a talking therapy programme for adults (18+) with depression alongside difficulties managing emotions, relationships or sense of self. Together these difficulties are called ‘complex depression’. The study is taking place in Devon, sponsored by the University of Exeter.  It is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research. To find out more about the study, and how to take part, visit the ADepT + page
• Investigation into how self-concepts and adaptability can explain and influence daily distress 
  • This study is about young adults’ self-concept that may link with your daily experiences of distress. This study aims to improve our understanding of how different self-concepts can influence and explain daily distress. This study will also help us understand the protective factors that can improve individuals’ sense of wellbeing in stressful situations.
  • We are looking for participants aged between 18-24 years to complete an online task activity and questionnaires. This should take around 30 – 45mins to complete. As a thank you note, you can join the Amazon prize draw worth £25 (four allocations).
  • Click on this link to start the study experiment. 
• ADepT-A: (ADepT) for Autistic Adults (including those without a formal diagnosis) with Depression: This study is exploring a depression psychological therapy (Augmented Depression Therapy) tailored for individuals diagnosed with autism or scoring above cut-offs on a screening instrument for autism. We are seeking around 15 people, who will be offered a course of individual therapy, and will evaluate the impact this has on depression, anxiety, wellbeing, and quality of life. 
• ESMI-II: The effectiveness of cost-effectiveness of community perinatal mental health services: NIHR funded this project to investigate the effectiveness of perinatal mental health services in improving mothers’ access to treatment and mother and infant outcomes. HTTP://WWW.ESMI2.ORG.UK/ABOUT/
• Postnatal depression in the community: expanding access to support project: Funded by South West Academic Health Science Network, this project aims to examine the impact of taking part in an online training course on the knowledge and competencies of individuals who work with women experiencing postnatal depression symptoms.
• DO-BAT: Digital delivery of Behavioural Activation to overcome depression and facilitate social and economic transitions of adolescents in LMICs (DoBAT) : website: https://www.psych.ox.ac.uk/research/cap/recent-studies/digital-delivery-of-behavioural-activation-to-overcome-depression-and-facilitate-social-and-economic-transitions-of-adolescents-in-lmics-dobat
• STABILISE - Study of Therapy for Bipolar Inter-episode Symptoms: in this study we are developing a psychological therapy for people with bipolar who find that mood swings or low mood persist outside of full episodes of mania of depression. To find out more including how to take part please see our project webpage: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/departments/mooddisorders/research/currentprojects/stabilise/

Past Projects:

If you would like to to find out about some of the past projects that have taken place at the Mood Disorders Centre please visit Past Projects

'Take Part':

If you are interested in exploring additional opportunities to get involved with research then visit the University of Exeter's 'Take Part' webpages. We are always looking for support and there are numerous ways to get involved, from participating in a research studies to attending a public lecture.