Understanding the psychology of suicide (UPSide)
The UPSide research group was established in 2007 with the overarching aim of developing psychological approaches to understanding and preventing suicidal behaviour. Our research topics include:
- Psychological mechanisms underlying suicidality
- Psychological mechanisms underlying resilience to suicide
Development of psychological interventions specific to the prevention of suicidal behaviour and associated distress.
Members
| Name | Job title | Email address |
|---|---|---|
| Trish Gooding | Senior Lecturer in Psychology | patricia.a.gooding@manchester.ac.uk |
| Dan Pratt | Lecturer in Clinical Psychology | daniel.pratt@manchester.ac.uk |
| Yvonne Awenat | Honorary Research Fellow | yvonne.awenat@manchester.ac.uk |
| Gillian Haddock | Professor of Clinical Psychology | gillian.haddock@manchester.ac.uk |
| Chris Armitage | Professor of Health Psychology | chris.armitage@manchester.ac.uk |
| Maria Panagioti | Research Associate | maria.panagioti@manchester.ac.uk |
| Michele Birtel | Lecturer in Social Psychology | michele.birtel@manchester.ac.uk |
| Rebecca Owen | PhD Student | |
| Rebecca Band | PhD Student |