About us
The Sussex Mental Health Research Centre (SuMHeR) is dedicated to advancing research programs that deliver cutting-edge science to enhance mental health understanding and improve the provision of mental health care.
About us
The Sussex Mental Health Research Centre (SuMHeR), a hub of innovation and dedication in the field of mental health. At SuMHeR, we're passionate about tackling the most pressing challenges in mental health research and treatment. Our mission is to translate cutting-edge research into actionable insights that shape mental health policy and practice, ultimately improving the lives of individuals and communities.
Focus 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.
Goals
- Advance Knowledge: Conduct pioneering research that deepens our understanding of mental health conditions and their impact.
- Influence Policy: Use evidence-based findings to inform and influence mental health policies at local, national, and international levels.
- Enhance Practice: Develop and promote best practices in mental health care, ensuring that our research benefits practitioners and patients alike.