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Creative collaboration: Empowering underserved autistic adults in health care solutions

Researchers in The Sheffield Autism Research Lab (ShARL) at the University of Sheffield are embarking on a new project with underserved autistic adults to transform health and social care systems through creativity and collaboration.

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Helping alternative proteins go mainstream for a sustainable planet

The University of Sheffield will co-lead a new £38 million centre to develop planet-friendly alternatives to animal proteins that could soon be a sustainable and nutritious part of our diets.
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Innovative technology helping to improve the effectiveness of treatment for anxiety and depression

Psychologists Dr Melanie Simmonds-Buckley and Professor Jaime Delgadillo have received the 2024 Medipex NHS Innovation Award for their work on a project which aims to improve the effectiveness of psychological treatment for anxiety and depression.
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Richard Bentall: the man who lost his brother – then revolutionised psychology

Professor Richard Bentall discusses his career in psychology, and the transformations he has made to the treatment of psychosis (via the Guardian).
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Understanding Our Psychological Reactions to COVID

Professor Richard Bentall discusses the COVID-19 Psychological Research Consortium Study, designed to monitor and assess the long-term psychological, social, economic, and political impact of the pandemic on the lives of ordinary adults.
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Social interaction can help fight depression in people with dementia

Social and group activities can help fight depression in people with dementia, new research has found.
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More than half of Brits snacked more in lockdown

A new study has found people turned to sweets, chocolate and salty snacks during the Covid-19 lockdowns in the UK and Australia.

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Working with BBC Education to support Tiny Happy People

We're proud to be working with BBC Education to support their new Tiny Happy People initiative. Explore the resources, designed to support child language development.