Resources
Learn about the Sussex Mental Health Research Centre (SuMHeR), a hub of research and innovation in mental health.
Shaping mental health policy and practice
We’re passionate about tackling the most pressing challenges in mental health research and treatment. Our mission is to translate our cutting-edge research into actionable insights that shape mental health policy and practice, ultimately improving the lives of individuals and communities.
Research areas
- lifespan mental health: developing and evaluating interventions across the evolution of mental ill-health, considering complexity and co-morbidity
- youth mental health: investigating the factors that predict transitions from health and well-being to mental ill-health, including mood and anxiety disorders and severe mental illness such as psychosis
- community impact: addressing intersections with physical health, burden, deprivation, and stigma within our local communities.
Aims
- advancing knowledge: conducting pioneering research that deepens our understanding of mental health conditions and their impact
- influencing policy: using evidence-based findings to inform and influence mental health policies at local, national, and international levels
- enhancing practice: developing and promoting best practices in mental health care, ensuring that our research benefits practitioners and patients alike.