Mental health

PGR-RA-133

Expertise of research area
chronic pain; clinical trials team designs; mental health; self-harm

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<h2 class="heading hide-accessible">Summary</h2>

We have research interests that include the relationship between physical and mental disorders, suicide and self-harm.

<h2 class="heading hide-accessible">Full description</h2>

<p>Our clinical trials team is involved in definitive trials in the areas of child and adolescent mental health, self-harm and chronic pain.</p>

<h2 class="heading">How to apply</h2>

<div> <p>To submit an application in this research area please complete an <a href="https://studentservices.leeds.ac.uk/pls/banprod/bwskalog_uol.P_DispLoginNon">online application form</a> and submit this alongside a research proposal, a full academic CV, degree transcripts (or marks so far if still studying) and degree certificates. If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence that you meet the Faculty’s minimum <a href="https://medicinehealth.leeds.ac.uk/faculty-graduate-school/doc/entry-requirements-1">English language requirements</a>.</p> <p><em>We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, but UK black and minority ethnic (BME) researchers are currently under-represented in our Postgraduate Research community, and we would therefore particularly encourage applications from UK BME candidates. All scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit.</em></p> </div>

<h2 class="heading">Contact details</h2>

<p>For further information please contact the Graduate School Office<br /> e: <a href="mailto:fmhgrad@leeds.ac.uk">f</a><a href="mailto:fmhpgradmissions@leeds.ac.uk">mhpgradmissions@leeds.ac.uk</a>, t: +44 (0)113 343 8221</p>