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Psychological treatment

Psychological treatment — Listening

There are many types of psychological treatments including cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and problem solving therapy. We develop and evaluate these treatments, exploring which ones work best for which problems and for which people. Current research includes the treatment of depression, health anxiety, eating disorders and paranoia.

Groups within this theme

CREDO was established in 1981. It is funded by the Wellcome Trust. The main focus of its research is on the treatment of eating disorders. More recently, it has also developed methods to facilitate the dissemination of effective psychological interventions. It is in the process of creating a digital treatment for recurrent binge eating (CBTe).

The Centre for Research on Eating Disorders at Oxford (CREDO)

We aim to promote the healthy mental and physical development of children and their families in adversity. Our work focuses on elucidating the mechanisms underlying disturbed development and in creating appropriate interventions.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

The Experimental Psychopathology and Cognitive Therapies team aim to use experimental psychology techniques to increase our understanding of the mechanisms underlying psychological disorders.

Experimental Psychopathology & Cognitive Therapies

We work to understand the cognitive, biological, emotional and somatic processes underpinning the severe eating disorder Anorexia Nervosa in particular, and Eating Disorders in general. Our trans-disciplinary research, involving clinicians and neuroscientists, aims to translate research findings into novel treatment strategies.

Oxford Brain-Body Research into Eating Disorders

We investigate why people experience hallucinations and delusions, and use that knowledge to develop truly effective treatments for these problems. Our targeted interventions for paranoia are now being tested in randomized controlled clinical trials.

Oxford Cognitive Approaches to Psychosis (O-CAP)

We design and conduct clinical trials in cognitive health and neuroscience. Our trials include evaluations of promising new therapies, direct comparisons of current treatments and health services research.

Oxford Cognitive Health and Neuroscience Clinical Trials Unit

The Oxford Mindfulness Centre works with partners around the world to prevent depression and enhance human potential through the therapeutic use of mindfulness.

Oxford Mindfulness Centre

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RESEARCH THEMES & GROUPS