Welcome to MindTech, a national research centre focused on mental healthcare and dementia technologies.
Founded in 2013, MindTech is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research. We collaborate with healthcare professionals, patients, researchers, and industry leaders to improve mental health through innovative technologies.
MindTech is proud to be one of 14 NIHR-funded HRCs. The aim of the HRCs is to accelerate the development of healthcare technologies to improve the effectiveness and quality of health and care services. We focus on four main technologies areas:
Our diverse team boasts extensive clinical and research expertise. Additionally, our Involvement groups brings invaluable lived experiences, enriching our understanding and approach to mental health challenges.
Explore our website to learn more about our research, read impact case studies and find out how to get involved.
Professor Elvira Perez Vallejos is Professor of Digital Technology for Mental Health and Digital Technologies at Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre Mental Health and Technology theme (Division of Psychiatry and Applied Psychology, Faculty of Medicine).
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Michael Craven, PhD, is Principal Research Fellow and MindTech Technology theme lead. He has contributed over 30 years to research and teaching in the areas of healthcare technology assessment, electronic engineering and computer science.
Blandine’s main research interest is on neurodevelopmental disorders, most specifically ADHD and Dyspraxia. Blandine completed her undergraduate training in child psychology in Reading.
Jenny is Research Operations Manager for MindTech and is responsible for the day-to-day management of MindTech projects and finance.
Orii McDermott, PhD, is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Mental Health and a visiting researcher for the Doctoral Programme in Music Therapy, Aalborg University.
Professor Martin Orrell is Director of the Institute of Mental Health, a partnership between the University of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and Head of the Division of Psychiatry and Applied Psychology at the University of Nottingham.
Professor Maddie Groom is a Professor of Applied Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience and is co-lead of the Children and Young People’s theme.
Professor Ellen Townsend leads the Self-Harm Research Group (SHRG) within the School of Psychology at the University of Nottingham.
Camilla is a Research Fellow with MindTech, focusing on projects using mental health digital interventions with young people that have elements of coproduction.
Becky is MindTech's Senior Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Manager.
Jake is the Industry Engagement Manager for MindTech and the NIHR MH-TRC Mission.
Jen is our Deputy Director and oversees all of our activities and projects. Jen works closely with our Director, Chris, to develop the overall MindTech strategy and ensure that we are responding to the latest changes in the digital technology landscape.