The Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research

What can the Spectrum Centre do for you?

The Spectrum Centre conducts translational research into the understanding and psychological treatment of bipolar disorder and other related conditions.

It achieves its purpose both by obtaining significant grant funding and by working collaboratively with third sector organisations and service users, regionally and nationally.

Understanding Bipolar Disorder: Why some people experience extreme mood states and what can help

This is a report commissioned by the British Psychological Society's Division of Clinical Psychology to provide a psychological perspective on the experience and treatment of Bipolar Disorder, written by a large group of academics, researchers, professionals and service users lead by Professor Steven Jones, Dr Fiona Lobban and Anne Cooke.

Click here to download this report free of charge (PDF)

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Fully-funded PhD research opportunity!

Are you interested in exploring the concept of therapeutic alliance in Online Psychosocial Interventions for people with mental health problems?

Click here for details on this funded PhD

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Get involved

We welcome interest from individuals who have experienced bipolar mood fluctuations, their relatives, friends, partners, carers as well as individuals who are interested in mental health research but have not experienced mental illness. Volunteers are vital for improving our understanding about the experience and management of Bipolar Disorder.

If you would like to find out more about Spectrum Centre research and get involved, visit Spectrum Connect.