New study highlights experiences of adults diagnosed with autism
New research led by psychologists at Edge Hill University has placed a spotlight on the quality of life and mental health issues experienced by adults diagnosed with autism.
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How to look good in photos according to psychology
A new psychological study from Edge Hill and Soochow Universities shows the harsh reality that hanging around with your least attractive friends is the most effective way to look good in photos.
First-class student on a mission to get young people talking about mental health
An Edge Hill University graduate is hoping to put her first-class degree into action by helping to inspire the next generation to open up about their mental health.
Student overcomes life-threatening odds to get top marks
An Edge Hill university student who found herself in a one-in-a-million situation with multiple health problems has overcome all obstacles to graduate with a First Class Honours degree.
Pseudo-hallucinations: why some people see more vivid mental images than others
In a new article for The Conversation Senior Lecturer in Psychology Reshanne Reeder offers readers a test to see how vivid and powerful their mental images are.
Former student helps people and businesses to ‘thrive not just survive’ through coaching venture
An Edge Hill alumna is helping people to adopt a positive mindset through all life’s changes after developing her own coaching business.
Review explores how games can improve outcomes for people with autism
Psychology experts at Edge Hill University have released a new review exploring how game-based teaching can help to improve outcomes for people with autism.
Team of researchers investigate press attitudes towards autism
A team of researchers at Edge Hill University has been awarded funding by the British Academy (BA) to investigate portrayals of autism in the British press in a bid to address the acceptance of the lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects the lives of millions in the UK.
What psychology can tell us about why some people don’t wear masks – and how to change their minds
Marina Biryukova/Shutterstock Helen Wall, Edge Hill University; Alex Balani, Edge Hill University, and Derek Larkin, Edge Hill University While the world is eagerly waiting for COVID-19 vaccines to bring an end to the pandemic, wearing a mask to help prevent viral transmission has become more or less mandatory globally. Though many people embrace mask wearing […]
World renowned psychologist analyses identity and education in new introspective memoir
A leading psychology expert from Edge Hill University has written a memoir entitled Selfless: A Psychologist’s Journey through Identity and Social Class, just published by Routledge.