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Clinical Research, Learning & Well-being

Our approach is centred on an evidence based model which is peer reviewed and internationally published. With 4 separate clinical studies and a number of journal publications, our reputation is growing for clinical rigour.

Clinical research:

International Journal of Mental Health (2022) The emoji current mood and experience scale: the development and initial validation of an ultra-brief, literacy independent measure of psychological health.

International Journal of Mental Health (2020) Using engagement in sustainable construction to improve mental health and social connection in disadvantaged and hard to reach groups: a newgreen care approach.

Swansea University (SU) – Early Childhood Studies (2012) Improving self esteem through the outdoors

Journal of Forensic Practice, Vol 17 (2015) Structured community activity for forensic mental health – a feasibility study

NHS (ABMU) and SU – Traumatic Brain Injury Unit (2017) Community based neuro-rehabilitation

Swansea University (2017) Impact on depression and anxiety levels – across all groups

An inclusive approach to clinical research

Our approach is centred on tackling inequality so it makes sense our research methods are fully inclusive. Over the last 6 years we have developed a new form of inclusive monitoring which enables people with poor literacy/numeracy levels to measure their depression and anxiety levels. Peer-reviewed and published in May 2022, this emoji method can replace the PHQ format which is commonly used internationally. We believe inclusive practice needs to be embedded in clinical research to prevent further exclusion of vulnerable groups.

To find out more about this measure and how we’ll be disseminating it, please get in touch.

The Great Outdoors:Outdoor Wellbeing Group for People Living with a Congenital Heart Condition

An 18-month outdoor wellbeing project measuring participants’ mental and physical wellbeing through nature-based activities, peer support, and access to clinical care.