The Sussex Psychosis Research interest Group (SPRiG) incorporates clinical and academic researchers within the University of Sussex, Brighton and Sussex Medical School and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The SPRiG group is part of the Clinical and Developmental research group at the University of Sussex.
Current research includes the contribution of genetics, neuroimaging, psychological processes, health and social contexts to psychosis and well-being outcomes; the development of new psychological therapies, including third wave CBT and computer-based therapies; understanding and addressing childrens’ and adolescents’ attitudes to psychosis, to promote positive non-stigmatising schema; and earlier engagement in help seeking.
We host SPRiG seminars throughout the year at University of Sussex or Sussex Education Centre. Visit our events pages for more information or follow us on Twitter for updates on psychosis new items, research projects and psychosis events. @SPRiGSussex
Next seminar:
Wednesday 18th December, 4.00-5.15pm
SPRiG festive showcase: speakers will present an overview of psychosis research in Sussex over the last year.
16:00 – 16:10 Miriam Hiersch “What makes a good therapist? The personal qualities of psychological practitioners delivering interventions to people with psychosis”
- This presentation will provide an overview of my PhD project focusing on personal qualities of psychological practitioners. I will discuss the work I’ve done so far and the next steps towards creating a tool that identifies personal qualities.
16:10 – 16:20 Joe Sherborne “CONNECT digital study: predicting psychosis relapse”
- An update from the CONNECT team in Sussex that will outline the study, how it works, and it's aims. We will also share progress on recruitment so far and provide some feedback from current participants.
16:20 – 16:30 Hannah Bradley “STAR: Study of Trauma and Recovery”
- PTSD is often not identified in people with psychosis, despite 15% of the psychosis population having PTSD. STAR is a RCT evaluating the effectiveness of an integrated trauma-focused CBT for psychosis. We are currently nearing the end of our two year trial.
16:30 – 16:40 Dr Sarah Mansfield and Lauren Alff “SloMo2 Study”
- Slomo is a digitally supported therapy that helps people slow down their worries and feel less stressed. The Slomo2 study is looking at what happens when Slomo is delivered in the NHS. If people find SloMo helpful, the therapy will be made more widely available.
16:40 – 16:50 Prof Kathryn Greenwood “Using the electronic health record to identify and provide additional support for those with greater need”
- This will be a brief summary of a project that used an adapted novel risk calculator in Electronic Health Records in Sussex, to identify people at greater need for mental health support, and provide them with this support and evaluate feasibility and indicative outcomes.
16:50 – 17:00 Prof Mark Hayward “Can CBT for voices be delivered by Assistant Psychologists?”
- The GiVE3 trial is evaluating the benefits of a CBT-informed intervention for voices when delivered by Assistant Psychologists. Data analysis is nearing completion and the study findings will be available in 2025. This presentation will offer insights into some lessons being learnt about the ability of Assistant Psychologists to safely deliver interventions to people with a psychosis diagnosis.
17:00 – 17:15 Opportunity to ask any further questions and final comments
Join Zoom link:
https://universityofsussex.zoom.us/j/95344009931
