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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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Depression subtypes linked to varying recovery rates, study shows

Five subtypes of depression have been identified in new research from the University of Sheffield and Ieso Digital Health1. Patients with each subtype show distinct responses to treatment, a finding that could lead to a more tailored and effective ap
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The puzzling psychology of procrastination and how to stop it

With the help of Dr Fuschia Sirois, here’s a beginner’s guide to the psychology of procrastination.
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Sheffield lecturer makes the Forbes 30 under 30 Europe 2021: Science and Healthcare list

Dr Rebecca Webster from the Department of Psychology has been recognised in the Forbes 30 under 30 Europe 2021: Science and Healthcare list for her work on Covid-19 health behaviours which informed the UK government’s pandemic response.
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University counselling effective in reducing students’ distress, research finds

Counselling at in-house university services is effective at improving depression, anxiety, wellbeing, social anxiety and academic distress, research suggests.
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Sheffield researchers hope to improve provision for children with rare diseases

A team of scientists from the University of Sheffield are starting a new research project which aims to improve provision for families and children with rare genetic syndromes.