Our researchers have identified the best dosage for each ADHD medication. It could help patients avoid dosages that are too low to be effective or too high, causing side effects. Find out more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/nnrrdxwpfg

Inflatables, candyfloss and...unicorns! It's been great to celebrate with staff and students at the first Psychology End of Year Carnival today - and raise money for local charity Abby's Heroes. Thanks to everyone who joined us and supported the event.

Congratulations to Dr Valeria Parlatini, Associate Professor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, who has received an NIHR Advanced Fellowship worth nearly £1.4 million to support effective treatment of ADHD. Find out more: www.southampton.ac.uk/psychology/n... @nihr.bsky.social

Families waiting for months or years for an ADHD diagnosis feel stressed, powerless and “forever in limbo” according to a study by our Psychology at Soton researchers. They spoke to parents of children on waiting lists about their experiences. Read more: https://southampton.pulse.ly/i2tsqsuax1

A fantastic day for our students and staff at Science and Engineering Day. #ScienceAndEngineeringDay #UoS

A tool to identify the needs of neurodivergent children & young people ahead of formal assessment is being trialled locally. The tool, developed from Southampton research, focuses on their strengths and interests rather than what they find challenging. www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2026/03...

There's no robust evidence that ADHD is being over diagnosed in the UK - our experts say 🧠 Instead, they say long waits for assessment, support and treatment are more pressing concerns. Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/w9ouxzqudp | @sotonpsychology.bsky.social

Here's your sign! Why you need to attend the Science and Engineering Day 2026? 📅 Saturday 14 March 2026 ⏰ 10:30 – 16:30 📍Highfield Campus and Boldrewood Innovation Campus 👉 Tickets: www.sotsef.co.uk/SED 🔍 #SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 @uosmedia.bsky.social

Join Dr Claire Hart for an eye opening talk to explore "phubbing", or phone snubbing! She explains why phone distractions can feel so meaningful to partners and how they influence feelings of closeness. Tickets: bit.ly/SED26Phubbin... #SOTSEF #WeAreUoS #BSW26 @unisouthampton.bsky.social

Is your phone your comfort blanket? 📲 Phubbing, checking your phone during conversations, is linked to deeper psychological needs. New research by psychologist Dr Claire Hart shows attachment insecurity and materialism as key factors. Read more 👇 https://southampton.pulse.ly/afvzxczrt5

The colder, darker winter months can feel longer and have an impact on our mood. Expert in mental health and wellbeing Dr Emma Palmer-Cooper shares her advice for navigating the winter blues and checking in with ourselves and each other: www.southampton.ac.uk/psychology/n...

Dr Thomas Richardson will feature in an upcoming episode of Panorama, which explores credit card debt and its impact on people’s lives. Tom will be sharing his insights on the link between mental health and debt. Tune in on Monday 19 Jan from 8pm on BBC One. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

A huge congratulations to all of our 2025 graduates - it was brilliant to celebrate with you today. Wishing you all the very best for the future #WeAreUoS

Care leavers face a financial cliff edge as they turn 18, new research in partnership with charity Step By Step has found. The project, co-led by Dr Becky Ward, recommends a review of Universal Credit for care leavers. Read more: www.southampton.ac.uk/news/2025/11...

Congratulations to Professor Samuele Cortese, who has been included in Clarivate's 2025 Highly Cited Researcher List. The list recognises researchers with exceptional reach and influence, ranking in the top 1% of citations for their fields. Read more 👇 www.southampton.ac.uk/.../professo....

The University of Southampton School of Psychology Podcast explores the journeys of our professors, lecturers, alumni, and students. Listen now: ▶️Spotify - open.spotify.com/show/4mipVV1.... ▶️Apple Podcasts - podcasts.apple.com/.../universi... ▶️YouTube - www.youtube.com/@psychologya...

Join us for our Inaugural Lecture Series - free events, open to all. On Wednesday 26 November, Professor Denis Drieghe will discuss how eye movements during reading can provide a window on language processing but needs a broader range of contexts. www.eventbrite.com/e/faculty-of...

Our researchers found that teams high in narcissistic rivalry performed worse than others in an escape room. They also found that charismatic narcissists seemed to boost morale early on but were seen as arrogant and less empathic by the end. theconversation.com/how-narcissi...

Great to see our Professor of Paediatric Sleep Medicine Cathy Hill and Professor Samuele Cortese in the news today. They've been talking about a new sleep study led by @southamptonctu.bsky.social to help families of children with a diagnosis of ADHD. Watch Cathy on BBC South Today tonight 👇

Our new research reveals why we sometimes see colours that aren’t really there. The phenomenon of ‘colour afterimages’ is when you see illusory – or false – colours after staring at real colours for a longer time. 🔗 Read more - bit.ly/3LnEaqC

Are you interested in training as a Clinical Psychologist? Join us this Friday at 12:30pm for a free online event to find out more about doing a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with us. Register here: forms.office.com/e/iCYWJiN8rx

Read BBC South Today's additional coverage of this story here - featuring our academic Prof Tamar Pincus👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Is your partner paying more attention to their phone than you? 📲 Everyone finds ‘phubbing’ (phone + snubbing) annoying, but our researchers have found people with emotional insecurities are more affected than others. Find out more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/taxtuciigy @sotonpsychology.bsky.social

Our researchers have found that there is no strong evidence supporting the use of alternative treatments for autism and that their safety is rarely assessed. Read more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/keq7in0voh @sotonpsychology.bsky.social

Our researchers have found that people with ADHD who take medication face a lower risk of suicidal behaviours, substance abuse, transport accidents and criminality compared with those who do not. Find out more 👉 https://tr.pulse.ly/dqmecjzver @bmj.com @nihr.bsky.social

We are ready to go! 🎉 Join researchers and staff from @unisouthampton.bsky.social, and friends of the Public and Community Engagement Hubs at #SouthamptonMela Festival this Saturday 12th July (12-5PM)! #UoSRoadshow #UoSPCEHubs #WeAreUoS @southamptonctu.bsky.social @johnhansardgallery.bsky.social

The 2025/26 Public Engagement Development Fund Call is now open! Staff, PGRs and community partners can apply for funding to develop, explore and deliver projects that strengthen public engagement with our university’s research and its impact. Read more 👉 bit.ly/44tkR57

As part of our Faculty Inaugural Lecture Series—showcasing the work of newly promoted Professors—Prof. Hanna Kovshoff delivered an engaging lecture - Beyond the Medical Model: How Neurodivergent Voices Changed the Way I Do Autism Research. Watch here 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nlk3...

Our sotonpsychology.bsky.social‬ researchers say a culture shift is needed to support women in poverty who lack access to period hygiene products. This is one of many issues being discussed at today’s annual Centre for Homelessness conference in London. See more 👉 https://tr.ee/nq1Yvi

A new study from our psychology researchers shows that small tweaks to talking therapy could help prevent patients with anxiety and depression from developing psychosis, a condition that affects 1 in 100 people. Read more 👉 tr.ee/jJTcxg @sotonpsychology.bsky.social

Another fantastic Faculty Technicians Away Day hosted by Psychology and @sotongeogenviron.bsky.social thanks Pete Langdon and Agnes Michalik for organising.

Pint of Science is coming to Southampton (May 19 to 21) 🍻🔬 Where science and beer join forces for a series of wacky and insightful sessions led by our amazing researchers 🤖 Read more 👉 tr.ee/0J2MLN @pintofscience.uk

Our researchers have found that race and ethnicity of participant are frequently unrecorded in clinical trials for mental health medications, potentially limiting the generalisability of results 📉 Read more👉 brnw.ch/21wStHr @sotonpsychology.bsky.social @alessiobellato.bsky.social

Our researchers have found that eating only during the daytime could help protect people from the heart risks associated with working night shifts. Read more👉 brnw.ch/21wRR9Q @sotonpsychology.bsky.social

Applications are open for "The Neurobiology of Disease: Understanding Alzheimer's" course at our International Summer School 2025! Apply by 31 March 2025 to get a 30% discount on tuition fees! Read more 👉 bit.ly/3E3etYW

Apply now for the Evidence Synthesis: Methodologies for Research course at our International Summer School 2025! Advance your research skills this summer. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4ht1ldC

Join our International Summer School 2025 for the "How to Become a Smarter Research Consumer" course! Enhance your skills and stay ahead in research. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3RfSroW

McCormick, S., & Thomas, G. (2024). Exploring parents’ experiences of working with educational psychologists to support their autistic daughters. Educational Psychology in Practice, 41(1), 1–23. doi.org/10.1080/0266...

Today was the first day of interviews. It was a real pleasure to spend time meeting our first 12 applicants. So many talented people. Good luck to all our applicants over the next few days!

This article by @dremmaclaire.bsky.social could be required reading over the next few days... months... years. Feels like it's rarely been more important to take control of what you give your attention to. theconversation.com/how-a-mindfu...

University of Southampton International Summer School 2025 is now open for applications! There is a rich range of courses available to choose. Apply by Monday 31 March 2025 to enjoy a 30% discount on tuition fees. 👉 www.southampton.ac.uk/internationa...

Struggling to break the ‘doomscrolling’ habit after work? 📱 Our Psychology Lecturer Emma Palmer-Cooper shares how a mindful hobby can help you unwind and reclaim your evenings. Find out more 👇

📽️ Relive 2024 with us at the University of Southampton! From groundbreaking research to inspiring student achievements, this year was one to remember. Thank you to everyone who made it special. See all our stories 👉 www.southampton.ac.uk/news.page

Researcher Professor Sam Cortese has conducted a comprehensive review of ADHD treatments with the University of Oxford to help inform future guidance to support adults with the condition. Find out more 👉 brnw.ch/UoS_News_adh...

Congratulations to our incredible Class of 2024! 🎓 This week, we celebrate your achievements over three unforgettable days. We couldn't be prouder of your hard work, commitment and perseverance. #WeAreUoS

In the latest issue of The Conversation, Dr Emma Palmer-Cooper discusses why AI eyes-open meditation apps could do more harm than good for your mental health theconversation.com/why-ai-eyes-...

Pleased to be able to share our meta-analysis exploring placebo and nocebo response in gambling disorder, out now in Acta Neuropsychiatrica. This is the first meta-analysis of placebo response in RCTs for gambling disorder. https://buff.ly/3V8dnk3

Follow our incredible science and environment experts here on Bluesky! If we've missed you and you'd like to be added to the starter pack, comment below👇 We'll be creating more for different specialisms soon, so keep an eye out for them. #Science #Environment #AcademicSky go.bsky.app/3diqjKq

Our researchers found that working days lost to long Covid could cost the economy billions yearly. Patients referred to long Covid clinics use a mobile app to track symptoms and reported little improvement in the six months since seeking help. More here 👉 brnw.ch/21wOF6l @nihrarcs.bsky.social